Welcome to our Oregon News category, where we bring you the latest and most relevant news stories from the beautiful state of Oregon. From the stunning Pacific coastline to the rugged Cascade Mountains, Oregon is home to a wealth of natural beauty, diverse communities, and exciting cultural events.
Can you still picture it? The year is 1998 and you're perusing the aisles at your local Blockbuster Video, looking for a VHS or three to satisfy your movie night. This ain't Redbox, folks. This is Bend, Oregon, home of the last Blockbuster on the planet. Love and a...
I was quite shocked to see recently Multnomah Falls was still closed among other trails on the Columbia River Gorge, in light of COVID-19. After the extended closure of one of Oregon's most known outdoor destinations since March, Multnomah and some of the trails in...
The Pacific Northwest is a prime spot if you love living that ocean life. While I was growing up in the '80s and '90s Portland area, trips to the Northern Oregon Coast were mandatory. I got to know Seaside and its touristy charms like the back of my little...
Starting on August 10th, 2020 there will be increased fees for non-Oregon residents to camp at an Oregon State Park. The fee is temporary and is supposed to help recuperate lost funding from park closures earlier in the year due to Covid-19, and lost lottery funding....
After five months of being closed to the public, the Oregon Coast Aquarium will be reopening their doors to visitors on Monday, August 10th, 2020. The price of admission will be reduced because some exhibits are closed, and guests will have to follow certain safety...
If you're planning a trip to the beautiful Oregon Coast anytime soon, and are looking to make your next adventure extra special, making a reservation with C&M Stables may be exactly what you're looking for. Since 1981, C&M has been offering horseback rides and...
With so many travel restrictions in place during COVID-19, it can be challenging to find places that are not only open but are taking the right precautions. If you are headed to the coast, specifically Lincoln City, you will want to make sure and check the Tuesday...
There's never a dull moment in the northwest these days, is there? If things weren't exciting enough for you as we head into the weekend, and the first day of August, we thought we'd heat things up a bit with this latest report from KOIN 6. The Washington State...
In need of a great vacation idea or family getaway? You need to try Mt. Bachelor's new and awe-inspiring Ziptour down the mountain...RIGHT NOW. This zip line features dual-spans seven feet apart, perfect for zipping with a friend or loved one. This is a three-stage...
UPDATE On 7/28/20: Infrared mapping now places the fire at over 67,000 acres, or 106 square miles. Modoc County California has lifted all evacuation warnings and mandates at this time. Siskiyou County California still has a mandatory evacuation for Medicine Lake. See...
Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) may soon be legal to use in Oregon in therapeutic treatment settings. Recently enough signatures were gathered to put a measure on Oregon's November ballot. If the measure passes, it means a new program will be phased in over two years to...
Oregon is chock-full of weird, wacky, and wonderful history, reflected in the naming of towns and locales around the state. Here are just a few funny town names in the state of Oregon: 1. Timbuktu County: Washington You may have heard of Timbuktu, a locale in Mali,...