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While much of Oregon is under heat advisories, Southern Oregon is under excessive heat warnings, red flag warnings, and fire watches this weekend and is preparing for thunderstorms and potential new fires. Many new wildfires have…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a hobbit house like Frodo and Bilbo do in Lord Of The Rings? One couple in Oregon decided to find out and built a…
After federal protection for gray wolves in Western Oregon was restored earlier this year, wildlife biologists are interested to see groups of wolves like the ones caught on this photo by trail camera roaming in Western…
Short Sand Beach sits in Oswald West State Park between Manzanita and Cannon Beach, reached by a short forest walk from signed Highway 101 parking areas. The cove draws surfers, families and hikers, while seasonal Blumenthal…
Photos began appearing recently on Oregon social media accounts featuring actor and all-around rockstar Jack Black. In one photo with his family, Tyler Hodge described Black as "an awesome guy and so humble". Decked out in…
Summary of what we know about this case so far: On June 4th, 2010 a little boy named Kyron Horman (age 7) went missing after his step-mother Terri Horman dropped him off at school. Kyron's disappearance…
The gorgeous Yaquina Bay Bridge is easily one of the most recognizable structures along the Oregon coast. People stop to take photos and drone videos of the bridge when they visit Newport, and delight in the…
Few movies have left their mark on Oregon or its culture quite like The Goonies. For almost 40 years, we've idolized the film and passed it down through the generations. It's become a part of who…
Sunriver is one of those awesome spots you'll want to go back to again and again. If you love being outdoors, watching the sun set over gorgeous lakes, floating the river, or spending time with family,…
Due to unseasonably cool weather and failed pollination, Salmonberries and Thimbleberries (an important food source for bears) are not yet ripe. As a result of the delayed berry crops, bears on the Oregon coast have been…
Western Oregon isn't known for its clear skies. Most days, the mist and rain obscure the horizon, blocking picturesque views of mountaintops, forested hills, and meadows. Often at night, our only glimpse of the celestial bodies…
The Oregon Coast Aquarium has always been about guest experiences. Whether it's traveling through a tunnel in Passages Of The Deep to check out sharks and huge bat rays, getting up close and personal with an…
