Portland Councilors Jet Off to Vienna on Taxpayer Dime to Study Housing as Price Remains a Mystery
It seems Portland’s city leaders just can’t resist another taxpayer-funded trip abroad. This week, several Portland city councilors and housing staffers are jetting off to Vienna, Austria, supposedly to study the city’s famed “social housing” system. Vienna is often hailed as a global model for government-run affordable housing, with roughly 60% of residents living in units owned and managed by the city or nonprofit cooperatives. But critics are asking the obvious question: why on earth do...
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.
Wild, Wacky, And Fun – The Oregon Country Fair Is Going To Be Lit
Puppets, belly dancers, parades, jugglers, live music, tightrope walkers and more! This is the best collection of vaudevillians since the 1920’s!
This Ice Cream Festival In Oregon Is About The Sweetest Event You Can Experience
Is it really all you can eat? All you want? Yup! The Scooped Ice Cream Festival is coming with over fifty flavors of ice cream, and it’s all you can eat for the cost of admission!
Pack Your Bags Because Lincoln City’s Summer Kite Festival is This Weekend
There's something uniquely compelling about Lincoln City, Oregon. Nestled against the majestic Pacific Ocean, it's a haven of natural beauty where land, sea, and sky intertwine. If there's one thing...
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!
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...
This Unassuming Brookings Sushi Restaurant is a Leader in Sustainably Sourced Seafood
There’s nothing quite like eating fresh seafood when you’re at the beach, and if you’re on the southern Oregon coast you should head straight to Pacific Sushi and Grill! Here you’ll find some of the...
Stand By Me Day Celebration is Back in Oregon This Weekend
In honor of the 36th anniversary of the release of Stand By Me, the yearly event is back and just days away. Said to be the biggest celebration yet, the Linn County Historical Museum and the historic town of Brownsville are busy putting the final touches now. Fans of...
Illinois River Trail in Oregon Opening After 20 Years of Closure
The Illinois River Trail in the Siskiyou Mountains has finally opened to the public after two decades of closure. A volunteer group has spent years trying to restore the path after it was blocked by the Biscuit Fire in 2002. Trailblazing Through the Ashes: The...
Kyron Horman’s Mom Asks For New Task Force To Investigate Disappearance
Summary of what we know about this case so far: On June 4th, 2010 a little boy named Kyron Horman (age 7) went missing after his step-mother Terri Horman dropped him off at school. Kyron's disappearance prompted Oregon's largest-ever search operation. Kyron has not...
Portland Makes “World’s Great Places of 2022” List by Time Magazine
Time Magazine has recognized Portland, Oregon as one of the World's Great Places of 2022, in an article published this last week. Time gives credit to Portland for the city's commitment to planet Earth, with new infrastructure for cyclists and walkers. As Time...
Giant Pacific Octopus Found Off the Coast Near Newport
Crabbing is a dangerous and often tricky profession. Every day crabbers risk their lives just to fill our stomachs and make a modest wage. We're grateful for their efforts. There's nothing better than the salty aftertaste of fresh-caught crab, especially when it comes...
‘The Goonies’ Spinoff Series Gets an Update, Title and Plot Details Revealed
Few movies have left their mark on Oregon or its culture quite like The Goonies. For almost 40 years, we've idolized the film and passed it down through the generations. It's become a part of who we are and what it means to grow up on the coast. Released in 1985, The...
6 Awesome Reasons To Visit Sunriver Oregon This Summer
Sunriver is one of those awesome spots you'll want to go back to again and again. If you love being outdoors, watching the sun set over gorgeous lakes, floating the river, or spending time with family, Sunriver is one of Oregon's best spots to spend time in warm...
ODFW Warns About Bears On The Oregon Coast Due To Late Berry Crop
Due to unseasonably cool weather and failed pollination, Salmonberries and Thimbleberries (an important food source for bears) are not yet ripe. As a result of the delayed berry crops, bears on the Oregon coast have been forced to find other food sources, often times...
Guide to Prineville Reservoir State Park
Western Oregon isn't known for its clear skies. Most days, the mist and rain obscure the horizon, blocking picturesque views of mountaintops, forested hills, and meadows. Often at night, our only glimpse of the celestial bodies is a dim moon shining through the...
Visit The Oregon Coast Aquarium This Summer And Experience The New Nature Play Area
The Oregon Coast Aquarium has always been about guest experiences. Whether it's traveling through a tunnel in Passages Of The Deep to check out sharks and huge bat rays, getting up close and personal with an octopus in an Animal Encounter, or interacting with sea...