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If Oregon's 2017 total solar eclipse is any indication, travel to the eastern side of the U.S. to view April 2024's redux is going to be crazy. Quaint towns and remote areas across the U.S. are…
Like most outdoorsy Portlanders, I was disappointed but not totally surprised when REI announced last year that its location in the trendy Pearl neighborhood would be closing. The store had been there for 20 years, but…
Barbara Mae Tucker, then 19, was a regular student attending Mount Hood Community College in Gresham until on January 15, 1980 the unthinkable happened. Her body was found by another student near the school parking lot,…
Step into the heart of eastern Oregon, where the night sky unveils a spectacle so mesmerizing that it's officially been crowned the world's largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Imagine a canvas stretching over 2.5 million acres…
The Redmond Food Park has bloomed just in time for spring, offering a refreshing, alcohol-free gastronomic experience that's already garnering glowing reviews. This novel establishment has been successful in creating an environment that caters to families…
In the heart of Portland, Oregon, an air of anticipation has settled as the Oregon Lottery announces it's time for ticket holders to come forward—the St. Patrick’s Day Raffle has unveiled its lucky numbers, headlined by…
According to OPB, a lawsuit against Tillamook County Creamery Association has stirred controversy by alleging that the creamery misled consumers through its marketing strategies. The heart of the dispute lies in accusations that Tillamook's promotional efforts…
It's with a heavy heart I share the news that Eugene has to bid farewell to a beloved culinary landmark, Steelhead Brewing Company. This establishment isn't just any restaurant to me; it's a place where countless…
As the chill of winter dissipates, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival stands as a herald of spring in Woodburn, Oregon. This iconic celebration, now in its 40th year, swathes the landscape in a stunning array of…
In-N-Out's Northwest Expansion Grows As New Location Planned For Ridgefield From its humble beginnings as California's first drive-thru hamburger stand in a snug 100 square foot space in Baldwin Park, In-N-Out Burger has grown into a…
In an unprecedented shift in the battle against what many consider the most controversial and unsuccessful drug policy in U.S. history, Oregon is taking bold steps to overturn Measure 110. This measure, passed in 2020, marked…
The Oregon Senate is taking another look at a proposal to adopt standard time throughout the year, aiming to end the biannual clock changes. This comes after a legislative committee pushed forward a revised bill on…
