Kotek To Challenge Trump To Fight At First Recess, Confirms It’ll Happen By The Swings
SALEM, OR — In a bold escalation of political discourse, Governor Tina Kotek announced Tuesday she will be challenging former President Donald Trump to a full-on schoolyard fight at first recess, confirming the showdown will take place “by the swings, where it’s fair.” The announcement reportedly came just minutes after Kotek published her third Facebook post of the morning regarding Trump, a routine aides describe as “part of the daily content cadence.” “Look, sometimes words aren’t enough,”...
TRAVEL
Oregon is a beautiful destination for travelers who enjoy exploring the great outdoors. With its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, waterfalls, and coastline, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Step Back In Time At This Little Coastal Museum Full Of Big Stories
Gold panning, pioneer stories, and historic shipwreck exhibits bring Bandon Oregon’s colorful coastal past to life.
The Burgers In This Old-Fashioned Drive-In Have Been An Oregon Staple For Over 60 Years
Serving Baker City since 1960, Burger Bob’s is an old-fashioned drive-in dishing out juicy burgers, crispy fries, and thick milkshakes, all made fresh and worth the wait.
The Oregon Country Fair Celebrates 56 Years of Magic in the Woods This Weekend
For one weekend every July, a quiet stretch of forest outside Eugene transforms into something straight out of a dream. The air fills with music and laughter, the trails come alive with costumed...
FOOD & DRINK
Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
Bow Down to the “Godfather” of all Sandwiches at this Local Portland Sub Shop
An expertly-crafted sandwich made with freshly-baked bread, top-quality meats and cheeses, and all the ingredients perfectly portioned for the right balance of texture and flavor is a thing of...
This Hidden Café In Remote Oregon Serves Unforgettable Comfort Food
The combination of mouthwatering comfort food, ice cream and pie, along with a rich local history, makes Austin House a standout spot to check out in eastern Oregon.
One of America’s Top 20 Beer Destinations is Right Here in Oregon
Pelican Brewing, a staple of the Oregon coast, has earned a spot among the nation's 20 "must-visit" breweries, according to a recently compiled list by YardBarker, a sports and entertainment news...
Eugene voted best in Oregon and named among best places to live in U.S.
I grew up in Eugene, Oregon, and although my experiences are mostly limited to this region, I truly believe I couldn't have chosen a better place to grow up. Eugene, often overshadowed by larger cities in terms of recognition, is indeed one of the best places to live...
Oregon’s Wolf Growth Halts for the First Time in More Than Ten Years
In 2023, Oregon's gray wolf population growth stalled, marking the first year without an increase since their reestablishment in the state, according to a report by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). The annual survey by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife...
A Remote Pizza Joint In Oregon, Ike’s Makes Some Tasty Pies And Mouthwatering Chicken
Hiding in plain sight on the side of Highway 126 is a little pizza spot you've probably passed half a dozen times on your way to go hiking or on trips between Eugene and Bend. Ike's Pizza sits in a little gray building on the side of the road and is easily missed if...
Transgender Runner’s Top Performance in Oregon Girls’ Track Event Sparks Outrage
In Sherwood, Oregon, a high school track and field event became the center of a heated debate after a transgender athlete, Aayden Gallagher, recorded a remarkably fast time in the women's varsity 200 meters. During the Sherwood Need For Speed Classic held on Saturday,...
NASA Quietly Training Robot Dog on Mt. Hood to Navigate Landscape of the Moon
In the scenic terrain of Mount Hood, Oregon, a robotic dog named Spirit is being rigorously trained for future space exploration missions. This initiative, known as the LASSIE Project, is spearheaded by Feifei Qian, an alumna of Georgia Tech and an assistant professor...
Protesters Shut Down Southbound I-5, One Lane Has Reopened
In a recent development, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the temporary closure of all southbound lanes on Interstate 5 at the juncture with Eugene-Springfield Highway I-105. The cause? A group of pedestrians engaging in a protest along the...
Oregon and Idaho Urged by Wallowa County Commissioners to Reengage in Greater Idaho Border Negotiations
On April 1st, the commissioners of Wallowa County dispatched correspondence to several political figures in both Oregon and Idaho, urging a renewed conversation on the potential realignment of the state boundary to incorporate certain eastern Oregon counties into...
It’s Impossible Not To Love This Breathtaking Wild Flower Trail In Oregon
Marys Peak provides a unique vantage point, a place where the serene beauty of the ocean meets the rugged grandeur of the mountain ranges.
Woman Unearths 20-Million-Year-Old Marine Mammal Fossil on Oregon Coast
NEWPORT, OREGON — A unique discovery was made on a beach near Newport when a woman stumbled upon a fossil, estimated to be over 20 million years old, during a leisurely walk. This ancient relic consisted of teeth from a Desmostylian, an animal similar in appearance to...
Oregon Coast Aquarium Recognized by Newsweek Among Best in the U.S.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium made the nomination list, but now they need your vote, and there's only two days left! From Crater Lake National Park, to hidden beaches, treetop adventures, towering waterfalls and gorgeous public gardens, there are a lot of truly special...