It's that time. In fact, I've waited all year for this. Sweater-weather. Foggy mornings. Autumn leaves and football. What else do these circumstances all bring about? Two words: comfort food. Yup, salad season is over folks...bring on the filling goodness of creamy...
News
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.
300 Oregon Firefighters Just Left To Fight A Huge Fire In California
Almost 180,000 people in Sonoma County California (not far north of San Francisco) have had to leave their homes because of a new raging wildfire. The Kincade fire is being fueled by enormous winds up to 80 miles per hour, causing California to declare a state of...
Sleep Overnight in a Unique Oregon Treehouse Surrounded by Fall Colors
If you're looking to relive your childhood, or you were never the cool kid on the block with a treehouse, now is your time to take full advantage and reconnect with nature. And if anywhere would have a treehouse Airbnb option, it would, of course, be in Oregon! The...
Fire Crews Still Fighting Fires Started Thursday By 700+ Lightning Strikes
Thursday afternoon lightning storms swept across much of Oregon, causing 140 wildfires. Crews were dispatched to suppress the fires, and are still working to put some of the larger fires out today. Lightning Adds To Oregon Wildfire Count Rain that came with the...
Undersea Gardens to close on the Oregon Coast
After more than 50 years, the Oregon Undersea Gardens in Newport is closing their doors for good. According to their post on social media, they will be open for free public tours until Sunday, September 8. “It has been a great journey, but it is time to move on,” the...
Jessi Combs Will Be Remembered As A Role Model For Young Girls And For Her Infectious Smile
36 year old television personality Jessi Combs tragically died yesterday in Oregon's Alvord Desert trying to break her own land speed record. Jessi Combs was known as the "fastest woman on four wheels", and was known for co-hosting 'Xtreme 4x4' on Spike TV, as well as...
Milepost 97 Fire Grows to Over 11,000 Acres
The Milepost 97 Fire south of Canyonville, which sources say was caused by a human, began on Wednesday night and as of 9:30 a.m. has grown to over 11,000 acres. With no expected containment date in sight, at this time the blaze is threatening 586 structures. According...
Milepost 97 Fire near Canyonville swells to 1,650 acres, evacuations ordered
In what seems to be a regular occurrence in Oregon every summer now, the news is reporting yet another raging wildfire. The Milepost 97 Fire was originally reported around 10 p.m. Wednesday night burning about 750 acres of steep, rocky terrain southeast of Canyonville...
This Adorable Thrift Shop in Oregon is a Kitty Rescue Too
As my girlfriend and I love thrift shopping, we had grown tired of Goodwill and St. Vincent De Paul's increasing prices over recent times. In our search for something else in the Eugene area, we came across Shelter Animal Resource Alliance (S.A.R.A.). Right away this...
This Remote Oregon Tavern is Known for Their Mouthwatering Chicken
How on Earth did I not know about this place until recently? If you are headed to Central Oregon, there's a little local favorite known as Manley's Tavern where the mouthwatering chicken is a favorite with locals and campers alike, and absolutely worth dropping in...
The Summer Kite Festival on the Oregon Coast Happening This Weekend
One of the most fun events on the Oregon Coast is about to go down this weekend, and you won't want to miss it! The annual Summer Kite Festival goes for two days, starting tomorrow on June 22, 2019 and will run until the 23rd. This Lincoln City family vacation...
Five Awesome Summer Camps in 2019 for Kids in Oregon
As most Oregonians know, our state is replete with incredible outdoor and indoor activities for our kiddos. Summer vacation is just around the corner, and as parents you're probably already brainstorming fun things to do, with and without your littles in our season of...