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One of our most favorite places to eat, in my hometown of Springfield, Oregon, has helped a homeless man get off the streets. Addi Farnsworth, who owns Addi's Diner, raised over $1,500 in three months to…
Beginning on February 1st, 2023, you can celebrate the "Month of Love" in local Tualatin parks. In an event similar to the Oregon coast's Finders Keepers, 175 beautiful hand-blown heart-shaped glass baubles will be hidden around…
Scenic and rugged coastline, kite festivals, artisan glass float hunts, salt water taffy, cute shops and mouth watering fresh seafood make the Oregon coast a spectacular place to visit at any time of year. Where To…
All the best pizza is found at mom-and-pop joints in small towns across Oregon, I'm convinced of this. And Benny's Pizza Joint in Monroe happens to be one of those places. The small town of Monroe…
The last low tides of the season are forecast to flood shallow beaches in the Pacific Northwest starting Friday, between January 20th and 22nd. KOIN 6 News Meteorologist Kelley Bayern reports the tide will swell to…
Just a year after World War II ended in 1946, Mohava Marie Niemi (Mo) and her friend Freddy opened a restaurant called Freddie & Mo's on the waterfront in Newport, Oregon. Ever since that day Mo's…
If you had to pick your go-to barbecue restaurant in Oregon, where would it be? With so many choices, it could be a tough decision, as there is some seriously damn good BBQ to choose from…
An already dead 40-foot sperm whale washed ashore over the weekend on Saturday on the Oregon Coast, near the Iredale Shpwreck at Fort Stevens State Park. According to the Seaside Aquarium, the whale is a male…
I'm a serious Oregon history buff, especially when it comes to the lost, forgotten, and slightly wacky. Occasionally I find the time to write about the ones with special meaning to me, like lost treasure legends,…
If you're looking for some delicious food and a cozy spot to grab a beer while in Track Town, Oregon, look no further. Located at the Fifth Street Market on 5th Ave in Eugene, the McKenzie…
There's nothing quite like kicking back for movie night with your family or a night out on the town with friends and enjoying the perfect slice of pizza. Oregon has some awesome pizza parlors that serve…
If you're in the mood for a mouth watering burger and thick old fashioned milkshakes, you really can't beat Jasper's Cafe in Medford, Oregon. Jasper's serves up wildly delicious burger combinations and offers up a wide…
