Oregon Police Uncover Kidnapping After Meth Bust Leads to Victim Being Tied to a Tree and Having Finger Cut Off
According to KTVZ, a Central Oregon drug investigation took a disturbing turn this week when police said it led them to a kidnapping case involving methamphetamine, firearms, a man tied to a tree, and an assault that ended with one of the victim’s fingers being amputated. The details sound more like something pulled from an episode of The Sopranos than a police investigation unfolding around Redmond and Bend, but authorities said the case involved multiple agencies and ultimately led to three...
THINGS TO DO & EVENTS
Festivals, concerts, seasonal celebrations, and memorable Oregon adventures worth putting on your calendar.Fresh ideas for getting out and enjoying Oregon, from upcoming community events to unforgettable places and experiences around the state.
This Famous Quarter-Mile Oregon Speedway Has Thrilled Families for 70 Years
Long before the first race car rolls onto the clay, Cottage Grove Speedway is already beginning to stir. Trailers pull into the grounds. Crews unload cars assembled and maintained through countless...
Here’s Where To Celebrate Fourth Of July In Oregon As America Turns 250
Oregon knows how to do the Fourth of July. Maybe it is the way fireworks echo across the water in places like Newport, Hood River, and Cascade Locks. Maybe it is the small-town parades where kids...
Cannon Beach’s Famous Sandcastle Contest Returns to the Oregon Coast This June
There’s something magical about Cannon Beach in the summertime. Maybe it’s the salty ocean air drifting past Haystack Rock. Maybe it’s the sound of waves rolling onto the shore while kids chase...
Bombshell Report Reveals Tina Kotek Has Been Quietly Finger-Gunning Oregon For Years
In a development that has sent shockwaves through Oregon’s political class, a newly uncovered series of highly suspicious images appears to show Governor Tina Kotek doing finger guns in a variety of...
Portland Ditches July 4 Fireworks, Adds Emotional Support Tents And Community Cry Circle
PORTLAND, Ore. – While the rest of America spent Independence Day celebrating 250 years of freedom with fireworks, cookouts, parades, and enough red, white, and blue decorations to empty every Party...
Family’s Wholesome Weekend Plans To Unplug At Lake Cabin Ruined By Lack Of WiFi
What was supposed to be a wholesome family plan to unplug at a lake cabin quickly collapsed into emotional devastation after the Miller family discovered the getaway they had been romanticizing for...
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 Famous Crab Sandwich At This Oregon Coast Shack Is Worth The Drive To Bandon
Some meals are just lunch. Others become part of the memory of a place. On the Oregon coast, those meals usually do not arrive under silver domes or in candlelit dining rooms. They come on...
A Former Portland Mayor Founded This Iconic Watering Hole Known For Its Legendary Reuben
While Portland has changed dramatically over the years, Goose Hollow Inn still feels wonderfully familiar.
This Tiny Oregon Drive-In Has Been Serving Memories Since 1956 And I’ve Been Eating There Since I Was a Kid
Some restaurants feed people. Others become part of a family's story. Long before food delivery apps, self-order kiosks, or burger chains on every corner, there was Scottie's Drive-In in Forest...
These Oregon Fire Lookouts Offer Million-Dollar Views For Less Than A Motel Room
There are plenty of places to spend the night in Oregon. Cozy cabins tucked into the woods. Beachfront hotels with crashing waves outside your window. Luxury resorts with hot tubs and room service. But if you're looking for an experience you'll be talking about for...
Black Bear Spotted Near One of Eugene’s Most Popular Hiking Spots
A recent black bear sighting near Spencer Butte has wildlife officials encouraging Lane County residents to take a few simple steps that can help prevent future conflicts between people and bears. For many Oregonians, seeing a black bear is a reminder of what makes...
ODFW Confirms Sighting Of Extremely Rare Portland Seagull
PORTLAND, Ore. — Wildlife officials say they've confirmed the first documented sighting of an Extremely Rare Portland Seagull, a subspecies long believed to exist only in stories told by brewery owners, baristas, and people who somehow manage to turn every...
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....
Oregon’s Only Dual Alpine Slide Sends Riders Racing Down Mount Hood All Summer Long
When summer arrives in Oregon, most people start thinking about the coast, rivers, lakes, and hiking trails. But one of the state's most exciting warm-weather adventures is hiding on the slopes of Mount Hood. For decades, Mt. Hood has been one of Oregon's most beloved...
Gov. Tina Kotek Debuts Bold New Purple Mohawk
PORTLAND, OR — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek shocked residents this week after unveiling a dramatic new purple mohawk during a public appearance, prompting widespread confusion over whether the hairstyle was a personal choice, a political statement, or the result of an...
This Oregon Family Farm Lets You Pick Berries for Just $2.50 and Take Home Homemade Pie
There are certain experiences that feel uniquely Oregon. Watching the sun rise over the Willamette Valley. Finding the perfect stretch of coastline on a summer afternoon. Hiking through towering forests after a spring rain. And then there's berry season. For...
Woman Falls to Her Death at Devil’s Punchbowl After 40-Foot Plunge
One of the Oregon Coast's most photographed natural wonders became the scene of a tragic rescue effort this week after a woman fell from the cliffs at Devil's Punchbowl near Depoe Bay. According to the Depoe Bay Fire District, emergency crews were dispatched around...
Oregonians Can Visit State Parks for Free on June 6 as Oregon Kicks Off Summer Season
If you've been looking for an excuse to get outside and explore Oregon, next weekend might be the perfect opportunity. On Saturday, June 6, Oregon State Parks will once again waive day-use parking fees at parks across the state as part of the annual State Parks Day...
Oregonians Push Back Against Ridiculous Permit Expansion Signed by Gov. Tina Kotek
Want to take your kayak out for a relaxing day on the water this summer? Well, Oregon now wants to see your permit. And no, this is not satire. A law signed by Governor Tina Kotek and taking effect this year has expanded Oregon's Waterway Access Permit requirement to...