by Tyler James | Feb 21, 2026 | Crime, News
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — What was supposed to be a routine massage has now led to criminal charges for a Springfield therapist who says he was simply following the “direction of tension.” According to court documents, Matthew Christopher Ramos has been charged with...
by Tyler James | Feb 21, 2026 | Adventures, Hot Springs, Things To Do
It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since Danielle and I pulled off Highway 78 and into the quiet stillness of southeastern Oregon. Back in 2016, we began a 900-mile road trip and spent our first night at Crystal Crane Hot Springs. I remember stepping out of the...
by Tyler James | Feb 20, 2026 | News, Politics
Portland has officially reached the point where a gun free building might soon come with an asterisk. After a recent protest disrupted a City Council meeting, Portland Councilor Loretta Smith announced she is drafting an ordinance that would allow council members to...
by Tyler James | Feb 20, 2026 | Crime, News
ST. HELENS, Ore. — In news that will shock absolutely no one who’s been paying attention to St. Helens lately, a former local cheer coach has now been convicted of sexual abuse and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Anthony Trenkler, 27, of St. Helens, was found guilty...
by Tyler James | Feb 20, 2026 | Food & Drink, Restaurants
If you’ve been quietly mourning the loss of Izzy’s Pizza in Oregon — the buffet trays, the birthday parties, the sound of arcade games humming in the background — you’re not alone. For years, families across the state wondered where to go for that same kind of fast,...
by Tyler James | Feb 19, 2026 | Crime, News
A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a late-night shooting in Eugene. At 9:46 p.m. on February 17, callers began reporting shots fired in the Marche Chase Drive and Kinsrow Avenue area of Eugene, along with people running and vehicles fleeing the scene....
by Tyler James | Feb 19, 2026 | Entertainment, Family Fun, News
Tucked into the rolling hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, The Allison Inn & Spa has once again found itself in the national spotlight — and this time, it’s for something truly special. The luxury resort in Newberg was recently awarded Best Hotel Spa in the...
by Tyler James | Feb 18, 2026 | News, Satire
SALEM, OR — Declaring it “a proud milestone in collectible governance,” a Portland-based toy startup announced Tuesday the release of limited-edition Tina Kotek Action Figures to celebrate what promotional materials describe as her status as America’s Most Popular...
by Tyler James | Feb 18, 2026 | News, Politics
Oregon lawmakers have decided that when federal immigration agents step onto school property, the most urgent priority is sending out a notification blast. On Tuesday, the Oregon House passed House Bill 4079, requiring public schools, colleges, and universities to...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Feb 18, 2026 | Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Interesting, Mt. Hood, Travel
There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's Donuts In Sandy, Oregon The view from Jonsrud Viewpoint overlooking...
