Gov. Kotek Proposes Raising Gas and Payroll Taxes to Avoid ODOT Cuts
SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek is moving ahead with a plan to raise Oregon’s gas tax and payroll tax to help fund the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and prevent layoffs of hundreds of employees. A special legislative session begins August 29, coinciding with Labor Day weekend, when lawmakers will vote on the package. The proposal includes a 6-cent increase in the state gas tax, bringing it to 46 cents per gallon, an increase in the payroll tax for transit, higher vehicle title...
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.
Few People Know The Best Jerky Ever Is Hiding In This Oregon Coastal Town
This spot might just become your new favorite place to stop off on the Oregon coast.
Oregon’s Bigfoot Museum Boasts the Largest Collection of Bigfoot Artifacts Worldwide
Some people have reported Bigfoot as having glowing red eyes, or that it can turn invisible making it elusive and hard to see or catch. At one point, even the FBI investigated bigfoot.
Blink-182, Willie Nelson, Ice Cube & More Set To Light Up Oregon Stages This Summer
Willie Nelson, Bush, Blink-182, Ice Cube, Clay Walker and more top artists will be performing this July in Oregon. If you’re looking for a concert to attend this month, we’ve got you covered!
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!
The Giant Bloody Marys At This Popular Pub In Oregon Are True Works Of Art
For many of us, going out to brunch with friends doesn’t really count if there’s not a bloody mary involved. Thankfully, folks in West Eugene can now claim one of the best bloodies in town—or is it...
Dine in this Unique Oregon Restaurant Built in an Old Railway Depot
Built inside the old railroad depot in Oregon City is Coasters Crossing, a family-friendly eatery where you can get a little of everything like burgers, clam chowder, seafood, salads, sandwiches,...
In-N-Out Burger Eyes Vancouver for Its Second Washington Drive-Thru
In Vancouver, Washington, In-N-Out Burger is advancing its expansion strategy in the Pacific Northwest by proposing a new location. The Columbian initially reported that the popular California-based...
Oregon Man Fatally Shot By Family After Stalking Ex-Girlfriend’s Sherwood Home
A man by the name of Cody Buyan of Beavercreek, Oregon, who was accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend, has been shot and killed by one of her family members. According to a press release, on Sunday, December 11 just before 8 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office...
All The Places You Can Visit With Real Reindeer This December In Oregon
The holidays are such an exciting time of year for people of every age in Oregon. From playing in the snow, to getting together with family and friends, or visiting with Santa. One of our favorite things to do in Oregon in December is to visit with real live reindeer!...
More than 4000 Power Outages Affect NW Oregon This Morning
Winter storms have knocked out power to around 4,000 Oregon customers since last night. According to Portland General Electric and Pacific Power maps, the outages are mainly centered around the northern Oregon coast near Warrenton and the I-5 corridor north of...
Special Portland Trail Blazers Themed Float Drop Happening Now in Lincoln City
If you missed the Thanksgiving drop from Finders Keepers in Lincoln City, you may be excited to know there looks to be another float drop happening in the coastal town for 2022. This particular drop, the beautiful floats are red and black, themed for the Portland...
Measure 114 Temporarily Blocked in Oregon, Will Not Go Into Effect
Only hours after a federal judge in Portland ruled Measure 114 will move forward with a 30-day delay on the gun permits requirement, Harney County Circuit Judge Robert S. Raschio blocked the measure temporarily from going into effect December 8. At the time of writing...
Federal Judge Rules Measure 114 Will Move Forward in Oregon
Measure 114 which narrowly passed in Oregon, is set to take effect Thursday as planned. The new law, said to be the strictest in the nation, will ban ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds, as well as require a gun permit to purchase a firearm. On Tuesday...
Landslide Near Astoria Oregon, U.S. 30 Still Closed
On Tuesday November 29th, 2022 rain and strong winds made rock and mud come crashing down a mountainside and onto U.S. 30 near Astoria, Oregon. This is a major road between Portland and Astoria, which is now closed so crews can remove the 1,800 cubic yards of debris....
LOOK UP: See The Best Stargazing Spectacle Above Oregon This December
Stargazing; one of mankind's oldest pastimes, enjoyed by civilizations for millions of years. Catching a glimpse of a shooting star can feel like a rare sight, gifted only to those who are patient enough to stare up at the night sky for what could be hours. Soon...
Coast Expecting Snow, Snow And Strong Winds Coming For Much Of Oregon
Tuesday night into Wednesday morning Hood River got up to 5 inches of new snow according to KGW. It's been snowing all morning at Government Camp. @KGWNews #MtHood #Oregon #snowfall #PNWWeather pic.twitter.com/H6OueShywG — Eric Patterson (@KGWphotog) November 30, 2022...
New Pod Of Orca Whales Spotted On Oregon Coast
Here in Oregon we love whale watching. During the spring and winter whale migrations, up to 25,000 gray whales and many pods of orcas pass by the Oregon coast and draw thousands of people with binoculars hoping to see these majestic creatures. This November whale...