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Southbound I-5 Through Portland Closes Tonight for Five Weeks. Here’s What Drivers Need to Know
If you’re heading south through Portland anytime over the next several weeks, your usual route is about to look very different. Beginning Friday night, September 11, the Oregon Department of Transportation will shut down southbound Interstate…
Rodeos, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Giant Kites Are Taking Over Oregon This September
September in Oregon is apparently refusing to go quietly. Summer may technically be winding down, but somebody forgot to tell the state's event calendar. The rest of the month is packed with rodeos, giant coastal festivals,…
After Horror in Bandon, Four Rescued Big Cats Are Finally Learning What It Means to Feel Safe
Louie paced endlessly. Nasha was found soaked in urine in a dark den. Lyla desperately wanted to get away. Bently had been declawed and lived with severe arthritis. More than a year after their rescue from…
Multnomah Falls Permits Are Over and Here’s What Actually Changes and What Doesn’t
Multnomah Falls timed entry ended September 7, 2026. Here’s what actually changes for Exit 31 parking, what doesn’t, how lodge restrooms still work during renovation, and which nearby Gorge falls make better backups than a wishful…
Oregon Geodes, Crystals, and Gemstones: Where to Find Them Legally
Looking for Oregon geodes, crystals, or gemstones? The quick answer is that Oregon’s most satisfying finds are usually not loose, ready-made geodes. They are thundereggs, agate, jasper, Oregon sunstone, and other material that rewards a little…
Three California Hikers Rescued After Using AI to Plan Their Mount Shasta Climb
Three California hikers were rescued from Mount Shasta after relying heavily on AI for route and packing advice. Here is what officials say hikers should learn.
50 Glass Treasures Will Be Hidden Along the Oregon Coast This Halloween Weekend
There are plenty of reasons to wander an Oregon beach in late October. The Pacific gets moodier, fall storms begin rolling in with more frequency, and those gray skies and crashing waves somehow make a warm…