by Jessica Tomlinson | Jul 19, 2024 | Adventures, Entertainment, Events, Family Fun, Farm Visits, Featured, Forest Bathing, Hiking, Photography, Things To Do, Travel
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. Don't get me wrong, I love summer and spring, and even winter has it's appeal, but living in Oregon, I can't get enough of the vibrant fall colors, a slight chill in the air, and hiking foggy trails through the mountains on a...
by Tyler James | Jul 19, 2024 | News
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a state of emergency on Friday morning due to a global IT outage that has significantly impacted airlines, hospitals, and other services. The chaos originated from a flawed software update by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jul 19, 2024 | Bend, Central Oregon, Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Travel
Ken's Artisan Pizza, a celebrated pizzeria from Portland, is expanding to Bend this November. The new spot will be located in the historic Downing Hotel building at 1033 NW Bond Street. Owner Peter Kost expressed his excitement about the new venture, stating, "We are...
by Tyler James | Jul 18, 2024 | News
A man who had been on the run for nearly 30 years was apprehended in central Georgia this week, as reported by CBS News. The fugitive, who escaped from an Oregon prison in 1994, had been living under the identity of a child who died decades earlier in Texas, according...
by Tyler James | Jul 18, 2024 | Food & Drink, News, Restaurants
In a tragic twist of fate, just days after we featured Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City, Oregon, this beloved local gem suffered an extensive fire. On July 16, at around 2 a.m., an electrical fire broke out, causing significant damage to this family-run...
by Tyler James | Jul 18, 2024 | News
Bob Newhart, the legendary stand-up comedian known for his distinctive, deadpan delivery, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 94. A Chicago native, Newhart rose to fame with his 1960 breakthrough album, "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," which won Grammy...
by Danielle Denham | Jul 18, 2024 | News
It's going to be no surprise to most Oregon residents that simply finding an affordable space to rent or buy is becoming more and more difficult, and the statistics don't lie. A recent 2024 study shows that on average, people in Oregon are shelling out about $42,843...
by Tyler James | Jul 18, 2024 | News
In the wake of over a thousand lightning strikes across Oregon in the past 48 hours, numerous new fires have been ignited, particularly within the Umpqua National Forest. Among these, the Trail Fire stands out as the largest, currently estimated at around 200 acres...
by Diana Flowers | Jul 18, 2024 | Food & Drink, Restaurants
As a former English major and now professional writer, there’s nothing that thrills me more than a literature-themed brewpub! The Biere Library in Corvallis has only been open for a few years (started in the height of the pandemic, no less), but has already...
by Tyler James | Jul 17, 2024 | News
After years of renovations, delays, and anticipation, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort has finally announced its reopening date. The Warm Springs resort revealed on Monday that it will welcome guests again starting Thursday, July 18. Visitors can look forward to enjoying...
