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.
In 1843, our Oregon pioneer forefathers gathered in a series of meetings that would unite them to a common purpose while ultimately causing the extinction of the indigenous Gray Wolf from our state lands. Wolves were as troublesome to early settlers and their...
Why exactly? We don't know. What we do know is that The Simpsons' Springfield is (of course) Springfield, Oregon, and that the metal band Okilly Dokilly is EVERYTHING Ned Flanders. A few weeks ago, the closing credits of the 659th episode of The Simpsons were suddenly...
One of my absolute FAVORITE Oregon attractions is the Wildlife Safari in Winston, just south of Roseburg. If you're thinking this is just another zoo or an exploitation of animal rights ("Tiger King", I'm looking at YOU), think again. Your private drive in your own...
If there's one thing we have no shortage of in America amidst the COVID-19 virus, it's at home entertainment. One of the most influential and talented bands ever known to man, Pink Floyd, is expected to launch a weekly series of full concert videos on YouTube starting...
Looking to get some fresh produce? Well you will be happy to know the Corvallis-Albany Farmers' Market is expected to open up this Saturday, April 18. Of course, as shown in the post on Facebook, some basic guidelines should be followed in light of COVID-19. The...
If there's anything good to come out of the coronavirus pandemic, it would be the clearer skies, the cleaner air, and something most of us have probably never seen in our lifetime as the busy streets in major cities like Portland have become quiet and like a ghost...
I recently came across an incredible and heartwarming story from OPB about a man known as Bill Lapschies. The man had a big reason to celebrate in Lebanon, Oregon outside the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home - at 104 years old he has officially beat COVID-19, also...
With cases of Covid-19 still rising in Oregon (at the time of this article 114 cases and 3 deaths), hospitals are gearing up for a surge of patients, and so is the National Guard. The National Guard is preparing a medical center at the Salem Fairgrounds with hundreds...
Fresh air is good for the soul as well as the body, especially during times of stress. Fortunately for us, Oregon has plenty of wide-open spaces where one may choose to hike and experience nature, all while adhering to self-quarantine and social-distancing practices....
Campgrounds in Oregon's State Parks, State Forests, and Wildlife areas will soon be suspended due to Covid-19 in an effort to prevent the spread, especially by those who are traveling. According to Oregon State Parks, "Closing campgrounds temporarily is the best way...
The most beautiful festival in Oregon is BACK! The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, Tulip Fest for short, begins March 20th! Come and experience the beauty of the Willamette Valley at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn, Oregon. Tulip Fest has both daily and weekend...
I've actually met people who don't love or appreciate The Goonies. I don't understand those people. How can you not have love for The Goonies? And if you're an Oregonian, well it's just kind of mandatory to at least have a little bit of love for The Goonies, even if...