Adventures

HEAT WAVE: Local Dad in Fresh Kicks Fires Up The Grill As Temps in Oregon Soar Above 50 Degrees

SPRINGFIELD, OR — The scent of lighter fluid and overconfidence filled the air Friday afternoon as local dad, Greg Thompson, triumphantly wheeled out his Weber grill, declaring it "grilling season" the moment temperatures climbed to a balmy 50 degrees. Despite a forecast of overcast skies and a...

Millions of Blooms Await! Don’t Miss the 2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Oregon

Rows and rows of colorful tulips on a foggy morning or a crisp spring day are the perfect way to welcome spring. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival offers blooms, hot air balloons, wine, and family fun!

Man Mauled by Bear at Crater Lake, TikTok Live Ends Right When It Gets Good

It started as any other adventure vlog—Kyle, self-proclaimed "wilderness influencer" and part-time crypto enthusiast, set out on a solo trek through Crater Lake National Park in search of "epic, untouched content." Armed with nothing but his phone, a knockoff GoPro, and an absolute refusal to read...

Winter Weather Update: Roads, Schools, and Conditions in the Willamette Valley

Snow, ice, and freezing rain impacted the Willamette Valley but a warm-up by midday Friday is improving conditions. Key Updates: Salem Roads: Main roads are mostly clear but residential streets remain icy. City crews are plowing and sanding primary and secondary routes. No widespread refreezing is...

Governor Kotek Consults Psychic Medium to Finally Get a Response from Trump

SALEM, OR — Frustrated by the complete lack of communication from the Trump administration regarding Oregon’s frozen federal funding, Governor Tina Kotek has taken an unconventional approach: hiring a psychic medium to establish contact with President Trump. "We've sent emails, letters, legal...
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Hours: What’s Open in Oregon?

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Hours: What’s Open in Oregon?

Are grocery stores open in Oregon on Christmas?Most grocery stores across Oregon will have reduced hours on Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day. Here’s a breakdown of major chains: Albertsons and Safeway: Open on Christmas Eve with reduced hours. While most...

This Oregon Creamery Just Won the World’s Best Cheddar

This Oregon Creamery Just Won the World’s Best Cheddar

Oregon’s reputation as a culinary hotspot just reached a new level. Known for its farm-to-table dining, award-winning wines, and exceptional craft breweries, the state has added another accolade to its impressive résumé: the home of the world’s best cheddar cheese. At...

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