Adventures

Portland Walmart Tests New AI-Powered Doors That Don’t Open For Tweakers

PORTLAND, OR – Walmart has unveiled a bold new experiment in Portland, testing out cutting-edge AI-powered technology designed to combat a growing problem: tweakers. The store’s automatic doors are now equipped with advanced artificial intelligence that can detect classic signs of meth-fueled...

HEAT WAVE: Local Dad in Fresh Kicks Fires Up The Grill As Temps in Oregon Soar Above 50 Degrees

SPRINGFIELD, OR — The scent of lighter fluid and overconfidence filled the air Friday afternoon as local dad, Greg Thompson, triumphantly wheeled out his Weber grill, declaring it "grilling season" the moment temperatures climbed to a balmy 50 degrees. Despite a forecast of overcast skies and a...

Millions of Blooms Await! Don’t Miss the 2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Oregon

Rows and rows of colorful tulips on a foggy morning or a crisp spring day are the perfect way to welcome spring. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival offers blooms, hot air balloons, wine, and family fun!

Man Mauled by Bear at Crater Lake, TikTok Live Ends Right When It Gets Good

It started as any other adventure vlog—Kyle, self-proclaimed "wilderness influencer" and part-time crypto enthusiast, set out on a solo trek through Crater Lake National Park in search of "epic, untouched content." Armed with nothing but his phone, a knockoff GoPro, and an absolute refusal to read...

Winter Weather Update: Roads, Schools, and Conditions in the Willamette Valley

Snow, ice, and freezing rain impacted the Willamette Valley but a warm-up by midday Friday is improving conditions. Key Updates: Salem Roads: Main roads are mostly clear but residential streets remain icy. City crews are plowing and sanding primary and secondary routes. No widespread refreezing is...
Southern Oregon Coast at Risk of Sneaker Waves This Weekend

Southern Oregon Coast at Risk of Sneaker Waves This Weekend

Beachgoers are urged to exercise caution along the southern Oregon coast this weekend, as the National Weather Service has issued a warning for sneaker waves expected from late Saturday through Sunday afternoon. This advisory covers the coastlines of Douglas, Coos,...

Skip The Crowds At Tillamook Cheese Factory And Discover This Hidden Gem

Skip The Crowds At Tillamook Cheese Factory And Discover This Hidden Gem

Tasty cheese, wine, and awesome grilled cheese sandwiches are just a few reasons to visit Blue Heron. Alongside the awesome food, the petting zoo and free roaming peacocks are also a main attraction. When most people think of Tillamook, they’re drawn right to the...

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