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Elias Pendergrass, a 44-year-old man who was arrested on arson allegation in a wildfire that burned nearly 400 acres near Mapleton has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Mapleton is about 46 miles west of…
In-N-Out Burger is a popular burger chain headquartered in Irvine California. The restaurant now has three locations in Oregon: one in Medford, one in Grants Pass and one in Keizer. Many Oregonians are excited about the…
What's your favorite Halloween flick? Do you ever feel like there's not enough time in the month to get all the best ones in? If you are like me and a sucker for Halloween and all…
You never expect to see a vicious wild animal while in the woods, until you do. Could you imagine how fast your heart would be racing? A video recently going viral captures a cougar for nearly…
Archived October 2020 news: This article records a pandemic-era reopening. Its COVID rules, menus, reservation details, and calendar offers are historical, not current trip advice. For today’s parking, seasonal permits, hiking, and accessibility information, use our…
Cooler autumn nights and beautiful fall foliage are once again upon us, and now's the time to start looking for fun activities to do with your family in Oregon. A yearly family tradition for many Oregonians…
Few Oregon day trips feel more made for fall than a scenic ride through the Hood River Valley. The Mount Hood Railroad Fall Train travels through forests, orchards, vineyards, and along the Hood River, with Mount…
"Thank you firefighters. Here is a friend for you, in case you get lonely."
For anyone who's reading this not in Oregon, I can't even describe how horrific the feeling is breathing in air that's been described as hazardous. For now, in Lincoln County, we have been fortunate enough to…
With raging wildfires across Oregon, there couldn't be a better time for some relief from the rain. As the weather had predicted a storm, for once it was spot on. The Oregonian reports heavy downpours have…
Amidst the tragic raging wildfires happening Oregon right now, it's the feel-good heroic stories like this that give us hope during these dark times. Officer Felecia Sloan, according to the tweet was doing evacuations when she…
Unbelievably, a man and woman who have been accused of burglarizing homes of evacuees from the Holiday Farm Fire were arrested by Springfield police. Police got a report Tuesday around 9. a.m. about the burglars, as…
