Critically Ill Young Man in Oregon Faces Rare Lung Disease — Family Asking for Help
For Oregonian Steffenie Jenkins and her family, life changed forever when her 21-year-old son, Jacob, was diagnosed with bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare and devastating lung disease. The condition causes irreversible scarring in the lungs, making it harder and harder for Jacob to breathe. After months of testing, biopsies, and uncertainty, Jacob finally has a diagnosis — but the road ahead is long and difficult. His doctors at the Mayo Clinic have determined that he is critically ill and must...
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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 Popular Oregon Café Is Famous for a Sweet Roll That Will Make Your Taste Buds Explode
Their hand rolled croissants, rustic and imperfect in the best way, have a unique character that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Dramatic Footage Captures Heroic Police in Oregon Saving Family from Burning Home
In a dramatic and heroic rescue, Redmond Police officers Jeremy Rutledge, Riley Powell, and Sergeant Jered Kirk saved a family of five from their burning home on July 5. The incident, captured on...
From Breakfast to Dinner This Family Owned Country Store in Oregon Has It All
Driving by, you might not think much of this store and deli in Cave Junction, but once you walk inside you’ll start to realize what an amazing little spot this is to grab lunch, fresh jerky & snacks!
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Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
Relive Your Childhood Fantasies at the First Ever GoonFest Brewfest
Those of us who grew up in the 80s share a lot of cultural touchstones, but few reach the level of the seminal masterpiece, The Goonies. If you’re anything like me and can easily roll off Goonies...
The Lodge Restaurant In Oregon Was Recently Named One Of America’s Most Beautiful Places To Dine
Ponderosa pines, wide open spaces, and panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains are just a few of the reasons that people have been coming back for over 50 years now.
In-N-Out’s Plan To Open In Beaverton Hits Another Roadblock
In-N-Out Burger is hitting another snag in its quest to open a new spot in Beaverton. Here's the scoop: The beloved fast-food chain, famous for its "animal style" burgers and long lines, has its...
The Uncertain Future for One of the Strictest Gun Measures
The elections are over, and Oregon is left with a new governor and some changes coming to our gun laws. While it is thought to be a huge victory for those wanting to see some gun reform, this victory may be short lived, as one of the strictest gun measures in the...
Magic Mushrooms Banned in 25 Oregon Counties and More Than 100 Cities
After the passage of Ballot Measure 109 in 2020, Oregon became the first state to legalize magic mushrooms. It was an unprecedented act, and it was seen by many as a victory for the psychiatric field. But the measure also gave jurisdictions a chance to revisit the...
Unstable Conditions Suspend Skiing And Snowboarding At Timberline Lodge
Timberline Lodge was excited to open early for the winter season on Friday November 11th, 2022, but now have had to suspend operations at their ski area temporarily. "It was a great opening, but the conditions are not holding up and we need more snow," said Timberline...
These Four Oregon Towns Were Voted Among the Coziest in America
Recently, the website MyDatingAdvisor.com "swept the country to find some of the coziest towns in America for a winter weekend escape". They were looking for criteria that would help vacationers beat the cold-weather blues with homey indoor warmth and the best places...
Sheriffs in Oregon Defy New Controversial Gun Control Measure
Before Measure 114 was even officially passed, multiple sheriffs in Oregon vowed they will not enforce the new measure regarding gun magazine capacities, which will ban the sale of magazines holding more than 10 rounds. Gun rights advocates are quickly ready to fight...
Republican Christine Drazan concedes the governor’s race to Democrat Tina Kotek
Christine Drazan, who had hoped to become the first Republican governor in Oregon in more than three decades, conceded the governor’s race. In a statement posted on YouTube on Friday, she acknowledged her loss to Democrat Tina Kotek, who declared victory in Portland...
Megastorms Headed for the Northwest, According to Scientists
If you were anywhere in the Pacific Northwest this weekend you may have found it difficult to get from point A to point B without getting completely soaked by the massive amount of rain we received due to an atmospheric river. In Washington state alone, about 2.8...
Experience Holiday Magic at the Silverton Christmas Market This Year
Stunning Christmas light displays, good food, time well spent with family and friends, and a little bit of holiday magic are waiting for you at the Silverton Christmas Market in Silverton Oregon. If you're not able to make it to the North Pole this year, this is the...
New Plan Offers Lower-Income Oregon Veterans Free Dental
The Oregon Health Authority is gearing up to launch a no-cost dental program for lower-income veterans. This month it opened the application process, and on Jan. 1 the program will launch. No one knows how many will sign up and qualify among Oregon’s 300,000 veterans...
Owner of Eugene Donut Shop Under Fire After TikTok Video Goes Viral
The owner of a donut shop in Eugene, Oregon, known as Dizzy Dean Donuts has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. The video, giving viewers a first-person perspective of Dean Weaver has exploded on Reddit, as Deaver approaches what appears to be a homeless woman...