Junction City Man Gets More Than 3 Years In Federal Prison In Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
For many people in Junction City and across the southern Willamette Valley, the name Trevor Alan Slocum-Lammers may already sound familiar. Several years ago, homeowners publicly accused the former contractor of taking deposits for projects that were never completed. Those allegations sparked frustration throughout the region and led to numerous complaints from customers who said they were left with unfinished jobs, unused building materials, and significant financial losses. Now,...
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.
This Tiny “Rock” Sitting In Portland’s Woods Quietly Shaped Every Acre Of Oregon History
For most of us, Oregon exists as a collection of familiar things. Highways winding toward the coast. Farm fields stretching across the Willamette Valley. Neighborhood streets in Portland. Tiny...
There’s a Secret Hidden Bar Inside This Historic Oregon School And It Feels Like a Treasure Hunt
There are places in Oregon that feel like destinations. And then there are places that feel like adventures. The kind where you arrive with a rough plan, only to completely abandon it an hour later...
This Columbia Gorge Hike Ends On A Stone Summit With Sweeping Views Of Five Volcanoes
There are certain places in Oregon that make you stop talking for a minute. Not because there isn't anything to say, but because your brain is too busy trying to process what your eyes are seeing....
FOOD & DRINK
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The Old School Oregon Steakhouse That Kept John Wayne Coming Back
There’s something magical about discovering an Oregon restaurant that instantly feels timeless. Not trendy. Not polished. Not trying too hard to impress anyone. Just authentic. That’s exactly the...
This Historic Oregon Tavern Dating Back To 1922 Is Still A Local Favorite Today
If you blink, you might miss it. Tucked away along a quiet country road outside Hillsboro, surrounded by open farmland and a slower pace of life, sits a red building that has been feeding Oregonians...
This Charming Log Cabin Café in Oregon Is the Pizza Stop You Didn’t Know You Needed
There’s a stretch of Highway 26 on the way to Mount Hood where the air feels a little fresher, the trees grow a little taller, and if you time it just right, you’ll stumble onto one of the coziest...
Oregon Gas Prices Surge Past $5 Again And Rank Among The Highest In America
It’s happening again. You pull into a gas station, glance up at the price, and immediately wish you hadn’t. Because somehow, once again, Oregon drivers are paying some of the highest gas prices in the entire country. And this time, the gap is hard to ignore. Right...
Wildfire Erupts Near La Pine, Forcing Immediate Evacuations in Central Oregon Neighborhoods
A fast-moving wildfire near La Pine is putting parts of Central Oregon on edge Tuesday, as emergency officials urge some residents to leave immediately while others prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Firefighters spent the day working to contain a roughly...
This Hidden Oregon Garden Looks Like It Was Built By A Real-Life Wizard
There’s a certain kind of magic you don’t expect to find in the high desert. Out past the sagebrush and open skies of Central Oregon, where the landscape feels rugged and timeless, there’s a place that quietly surprises you. It doesn’t shout for attention. It doesn’t...
This Epic Oregon Drive-Thru Safari Lets You See Lions, Rhinos, And Giraffes Without Ever Leaving Your Car
There aren’t many places in the United States where you can watch a giraffe stroll past your windshield or hear a lion roar just a few yards away from your car. But in Southern Oregon, that experience is surprisingly real. Damara Zebra roam the grassy hills of...
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Offshore Near Bandon Early This Morning
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded early Monday morning in the Pacific Ocean west of Bandon, Oregon, according to seismic monitoring reports. The quake occurred at approximately 12:44 a.m. and was located roughly 80 to 120 miles offshore of the southern Oregon...
Ride a 1913 Trolley Along the Columbia River in This Charming Oregon Town
There’s something quietly magical about hearing the soft clang of a trolley bell echo along Astoria’s waterfront. It feels like the sound of another era rolling gently back to life. Along the edge of the Columbia River, a beautifully restored trolley glides down the...
Dramatic Rescue on Oregon Coast as Teens Are Pulled from Cliff at God’s Thumb
A peaceful Saturday hike along the Oregon coast turned into a tense rescue operation when multiple teenagers ended up in dangerous positions on the steep cliffs at God’s Thumb in Lincoln City. According to the Lincoln City Police Department, the incident unfolded on...
Portland Erects Massive Tina Kotek Statue to Recognize Her ‘Impressive Rise’ to Sixth Most Unpopular Governor in America
A towering new monument debuted this week in Portland’s Kenton neighborhood, and city leaders say it commemorates one of Oregon’s most “remarkable recent achievements.” Standing a proud 31 feet tall in the town square, the statue honors Governor Tina Kotek’s...
This Epic Tree-Top Adventure Park Near Portland Belongs On Your Oregon Bucket List
When the sun finally starts peeking through the clouds and Oregon’s forests burst back to life in spring, there’s no better excuse to get outside and try something a little adventurous. And just a short drive from Portland, tucked into the beautiful forest near Hagg...
Authorities Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Last Seen in Aurora, Possibly Headed Toward Eugene
Authorities in Marion County are asking the public to help locate Albina Kosar, a 16-year-old who has been reported missing and considered an endangered juvenile. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Albina was last seen Friday, March 6, 2026 at...