New Oregon ‘Summit Assist’ Service Lets Hikers Skip Straight to the Scenic Part
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — In a move that’s already being called “the biggest breakthrough in outdoor recreation since paved parking lots,” a new service along the Oregon Coast is now offering visitors a chance to experience one of the state’s most iconic viewpoints… without participating in literally any of the hike required to get there. The company, Summit Assist, officially launched this week at God’s Thumb, quietly positioning helicopters just out of sight of the trailhead while marketing the...
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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 Old School Springfield Joint Serves A 5-Pound Burger That Is A Cardiologist’s Worst Nightmare
Some restaurants serve burgers. Others dare you to prove something. At Giant Burger, larger than life burgers have been part of their identity for generations. This old school burger joint in...
This Historic Oregon Town Is A Walkable Wonderland Of Antique Shops And Vintage Finds
If you love antiques, shopping, and exploring for unique items and vintage clothing, Astoria, Oregon has a wealth of antique shops that are calling your name.
This Insanely Steep Gondola Ride In Oregon Ends At The State’s Highest Restaurant
This is one of those spots where you’ll definitely want to bring your camera to capture photos, as well as binoculars to take in all the stunning scenery.
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If You Love Brisket, This Portland Restaurant Serving Texas BBQ Is A Must-Visit
There is something unmistakable about the smell of wood smoke drifting through a neighborhood before most people have poured their first cup of coffee. In Northeast Portland, that scent has been...
When Portland Had a Pizza Palace With a Pipe Organ the Size of a House
There are some places that fade quietly into history. And then there are places that refuse to die because too many people still remember exactly how they sounded. I was born in 1981, which means I...
Locals Line Up for the Fish and Chips at This Unassuming Stop Just Off Highway 101
Some days on the Oregon coast feel like they’re meant for surprises, and discovering J’s Fish & Chips was exactly that kind of day. It’s the kind of place you could drive past a dozen times...
The Oregon Teen Who Walked Into a County Fair in the 1980s and Vanished Without a Trace
In August of 1986, as the lights dimmed and the rides were dismantled at the Coos County Fair, a mystery quietly took its place in rural Oregon. A fourteen year old boy who had been seen laughing and moving through the crowds days earlier was suddenly gone. His name...
Portland Coffee Shop Refuses To Serve Anyone Who Doesn’t Hate Something
PORTLAND, Ore. — A popular inner-Portland coffee shop announced this week that it will no longer serve customers who cannot clearly articulate something they actively hate, citing a “longstanding cultural mismatch” with people who appear content, neutral, or...
CDC Issues Advisory After Prolonged Exposure To Portland Causes Sudden Nose Ring
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an unusual public health advisory Tuesday warning that prolonged exposure to Portland may result in the sudden, unexplained development of a nose ring, even among individuals with no prior history...
Medford Family Urgently Seeking Public Help to Find Missing 15-Year-Old Ava Wall
UPDATE: After a three-day search, 15-year-old Ava Wall of rural Medford has been located safe, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives followed a lead to the Eugene area, where Ava was found and is now with authorities. She was reported missing...
16-Year-Old Albany Girl Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle Driven by Older Sister
The Albany Police Department is continuing to investigate a tragic incident that claimed the life of 16-year-old Paige Michael Charlene McClintock on the evening of January 16. Officers responded at approximately 10:08 p.m. to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian...
Kotek’s Push to Undo Her Own Transportation Law Runs Into Legal Red Flags as Voters Step In
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is now urging lawmakers to repeal the very transportation funding law she championed just months ago, but a nearly century-old legal opinion suggests that once voters step in, the Legislature may no longer have that authority. The...
Oregon Pays $925,000 to Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for Murder for 11 Years
Oregon has agreed to pay $925,000 to a man who spent more than a decade behind bars for a crime he did not commit, a case that is now being cited as one of the state’s most significant wrongful conviction settlements. Philip Scott Cannon was formally granted a...
Oregon’s $242 Million ODOT Mess: Kotek Admits Her Transportation Plan Is Falling Apart
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is now attempting to dismantle the very transportation tax package she aggressively pushed through a special legislative session just months ago. The reversal underscores what critics warned from the beginning. The plan was rushed, deeply...
Portland Shooting Sparks Immediate Blame on Trump From Oregon Leaders
In the hours following the shooting of two people by a federal immigration agent in east Portland, Oregon’s political leadership moved quickly — not to wait for investigative findings, but to issue firm conclusions about motive, intent, and blame. The shooting...
Two People Wounded After Being Shot by Federal Immigration Agents in East Portland
An incident involving federal immigration agents left two people injured Thursday afternoon in East Portland, prompting a multi-agency investigation and renewed concern from city leaders. According to the Portland Police Bureau, officers were dispatched just after...