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In some areas of Deschutes County, residents were urged to evacuate immediately to ensure their safety and to enable public safety personnel to assist them effectively. A small wildfire in central Oregon rapidly expanded on Tuesday,…
Snoop Dogg, the legendary rapper who rose to fame in the early '90s with his distinctive laid-back style and captivating lyrics, made a surprising and exciting appearance at Hayward Field during the second day of the…
We have some exciting news for all of you who have been patiently waiting for Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs to make a comeback! This iconic Oregon vacation spot first opened its doors in 1962, but closed in…
Whenever my friends and I came home from college, we wanted to get together and go out for sushi. There were several spots around Portland and Beaverton that we frequented on breaks from school, each with…
We all know how pretty The Beaver State is. Oregon is chock-full of hiking trails, gorgeous coastal vistas, snowcapped mountains, tranquil mountain lakes, hot springs, waterfalls, high desert sunsets, and breathtaking views. It's no surprise then…
We've got some good news just in time for the summer hiking season: Butte Creek Falls is about to re-open after being closed since 2020 due to wildfires! We love hiking, waterfalls, and forest bathing in…
On the heels of finally spending Father's Day with my family hiking a spot that's been on my radar for quite some time, God’s Thumb in Lincoln City, it looks like Oregon is in the spotlight…
In an incredible turn of events, an Oregon man and his four loyal dogs survived a harrowing ordeal after accidentally driving off an embankment and becoming stranded in the woods. This story truly defines the saying…
An unexpected event at the Sisters Rodeo on Saturday night resulted in injuries to three individuals. During the final bull riding segment, a bull unexpectedly leapt over a fence, escaping the arena and entering a spectator…
We recently wrote about the whale that washed ashore in Nehalem State Park, and the rumors that it was going to be exploded like the famous exploding whale of 1970. Now we're here to bring you…
Jaciva's Bakery and Chocolatier, a cherished establishment in Southeast Portland since 1986, has declared it will cease operations permanently on June 29. This decision comes after the business faced significant challenges, including losing about half of…
As someone who cherishes the natural beauty of our world, I am deeply disturbed by the recent actions of students from the University of Oregon and UC Davis at Lake Shasta during Memorial Day Weekend. Being…
