History

If you’ve never heard of the flood that wiped Oregon’s second-largest city off the map, you’re in for one of the most shocking and little-known stories in the state’s history. The city was called Vanport, and in 1948, it was home to nearly 18,500 people — until a catastrophic flood struck on a...

Imagine a dark winter night in the Pacific Northwest. The ground beneath your feet begins to tremble, slowly at first, then violently. Trees sway and snap like matchsticks. The ocean retreats, revealing a seafloor few have ever seen. Moments later, a massive wall of water rushes ashore, swallowing...

Walking into Movie Madness feels like stepping into another time, another world. The scent of old plastic cases mingles with the faint hum of a CRT television playing a classic movie in the corner. Shelves groan under the weight of more movies than you could watch in a lifetime, and everywhere you...

In recent months, reports of mysterious lights and so-called drones have captured attention across the United States. From glowing orbs hovering over remote areas to strange aerial formations spotted in Oregon’s vast wilderness, and even in largely populated areas of town, these sightings have...

The combination of mouthwatering comfort food, ice cream and pie, along with a rich local history, makes Austin House a standout spot to check out in eastern Oregon.