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The catalyst for Oregon statehood ignited because settlers were frustrated over wolves attacking livestock. The “Wolf Meetings” of 1843 eventually helped spark Oregon’s first provisional government.
For many of us who grew up in Oregon, this story feels almost impossible to believe. Hunting and fishing are not fringe activities here. They are part of Oregon's identity. They are cold mornings before sunrise…
The towering Astoria-Megler Bridge is one of Oregon's most recognizable landmarks. Stretching across the Columbia River and connecting Oregon to Washington, its sweeping views and dramatic scale make it a memorable crossing for countless travelers each…
There are certain things you expect when you head to the Oregon Coast. Wind in your face. Salt in the air. Waves rolling endlessly toward shore. Maybe a driftwood fort built by strangers or a perfect…
If you grew up with the sound of alternative rock pouring out of your bedroom speakers in the '90s, November just got a lot more exciting for Portland. The Smashing Pumpkins are officially headed to the…
For years, the hike to Tamolitch Blue Pool has been one of those rare Oregon experiences that still feels raw, natural, and earned. Planning a visit? Read our complete Blue Pool Oregon hiking guide for the…
Oregonians know the feeling. The first stretch of warm spring weather hits, the rain finally backs off a little, and suddenly everyone starts dreaming about campfires, mountain lakes, and waking up to the smell of pine…
As Oregon prepares for another summer of floating rivers, paddleboarding, and drifting downstream with friends, many residents still remember the bizarre controversy that made headlines across the state last year. Not because it was funny, although…
Nobody in Oregon looked at Portland over the past few years and thought, “Yep, everything’s going great.” So the latest polling showing Gov. Tina Kotek struggling in the state’s largest Democratic stronghold probably comes as a…
For years, the chairlifts at Spout Springs Ski Area have sat still in the mountains of northeastern Oregon, quietly weathering snowstorms, summers, and the passing of time. But now, after nearly a decade without lift operations,…
Only in Oregon can you road trip from Boring to Drain, make a detour through Idiotville, and somehow end up in a place called Riddle before sunset. If you’ve spent enough time exploring the Beaver State,…
UPDATE 5/13/2026: Alexa has been found and is home safe with her family. A Springfield, Oregon family is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Alexa Ausmus, who was reported missing to the Springfield Police…
