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.
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...
Cannon Beach at Ecola State Park on the Oregon coast is a favorite spot for many Oregonians, but was recently shut down due to storm damage to the road into the area. Crews are currently evaluating the road damage and soil conditions as well as repair options, though...
This UFO shaped cloud appeared over Mt. Shasta in Northern California on the morning of February 12th, 2020. Lenticular clouds like this are a common sight above Mt. Shasta and can be seen from Southern Oregon frequently. The sunrise gave this particular 'lennie' an...
The weekend of February 8th-10th is set to bring some of the highest waves of the year to Coastal Oregon. So just what is a "King Tide"? According to the Oregon King Tides Photo Initiative, "In Oregon, we are using the term ‘king tides’ to refer to the highest winter...
The nation's longest continuous stretch of asphalt starts in Newport, Oregon and ends 3,365 miles away in Boston, MA for one heck of a road trip. Stretching from the Pacific Ocean, US Route 20 extends through 12 states before nearly touching the shores of the Atlantic...
Ah yes. The legend of Bigfoot, the hairy man beast that stands "seven to nine feet tall and weighs between 600 and 900 pounds," according to the Unnatural Museum of History. Bigfoot has has been making appearances around North America since first being spotted in the...
Going keto is easy. Staying keto? Not so much. Instead of caving and ordering that tempting-but-deadly fettuccine alfredo, check out the menus at some of Oregon's most keto-friendly restaurants. Extra bacon, please! 1. CULTURED CAVEMAN (PORTLAND) Beginning life as a...
It's not the Blue Whale. In fact, it has a total weight of more than 20 Blue Whales, and here's a hint: Alice would be proud. Located in the Blue Mountains within the Malheur National Forest in Eastern Oregon, armillaria ostoyae is an enormous organism dubbed the...
January 11, 2020 brought an incredibly beautiful phenomenon to the Pacific NW coastline: the King Tide. Higher than normal tides typically occur during a new or full moon, or during specific seasons around the country. While amazing to witness, we want to stress the...
The brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin are personal local heroes of mine. I had visited many of their properties and brewpubs in the Portland area but never realized their impact until my first time at the Kennedy School while living in NE PDX circa the early 2000s. I...