Gov. Kotek Proposes Raising Gas and Payroll Taxes to Avoid ODOT Cuts
SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek is moving ahead with a plan to raise Oregon’s gas tax and payroll tax to help fund the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and prevent layoffs of hundreds of employees. A special legislative session begins August 29, coinciding with Labor Day weekend, when lawmakers will vote on the package. The proposal includes a 6-cent increase in the state gas tax, bringing it to 46 cents per gallon, an increase in the payroll tax for transit, higher vehicle title...
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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.
Hotel Guest Brutally Murdered By Homeless Man In Lincoln City For His Dog
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 30-year-old man from Lincoln City has been accused of killing a hotel guest to steal the guest's dog, as revealed by court documents....
This Historic Oregon Lodge Took 85 Years To Complete And Was Almost Torn Down
Difficulty accessing the area, financial issues, and lack of repairs plagued the lodge from the start. At one point the ceiling and floors were sagging and the walls were ready to collapse! Thankfully this historic site was saved and repaired for future generations!
Treat Yourself To Savory Fish & Chips At This Local Favorite Oregon Coast Food Truck
Perfectly fried fish and chips, fish tacos, and oh so delicious shrimp finacho are all reasons that this little red food truck will become your new favorite place to grab a bite to eat in Gold Beach.
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This Chocolate Café In Oregon Serves Hot Cocoa So Thick You Can Eat It With A Spoon
Hot chocolate so thick it's like eating pudding out of a cup. If that didn't make your mouth start to water, maybe the thought of 40 different flavors of chocolate truffles, rich chocolate mochas,...
For Over 80 Years, This Oregon Steakhouse Has Preserved the Essence of the Old Wild West
As the oldest city in Central Oregon, Prineville has a lot of history and culture to offer both residents and out-of-town guests. There are several places across town to get a taste of Prineville,...
Folks Line Up Around The Block For This 1920s Vintage Oregon Gas Station Turned Drive-In
The food is so good it should be criminal. With soft serve sundae's piled high with toppings, mouthwatering sandwiches, and salads almost too pretty to eat (but far too tasty not to enjoy), it's...
Two Bodies Discovered After Sailboat Washes Up On Oregon Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard and crews from the Tillamook County Sherriff's Office recently responded to a reported capsized sailboat just north of Rockaway, near Nedonna Beach on Sunday, Oct 3rd. The boat was said to be found just south of the south Nehalem Jetty, according...
Go On An Autumn in Oregon Adventure By Train And See Gorgeous Fall Colors
October is the best time in Oregon to enjoy peak fall colors and go out to take gorgeous fall photos. One of our favorite ways to take in the gorgeous yellows, reds, and oranges of Oregon's fall foliage is by train. Mount Hood Railroad and Sumpter Valley Railroad both...
Over 52% Of People Who Got A Central Oregon Cascades Permit Never Showed Up To Hike
In early 2021 a new wilderness permit system went into affect for the Central Oregon Cascades. The permits were put in place to thin out crowds who were causing harm to the ecosystem and making the experience unenjoyable for hikers, but still allow access to the...
Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde Victorious,Take Back Willamette Falls
The event Tuesday with the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde was a groundbreaking of sorts that represents one of the clearest steps forward at Willamette Falls after nearly a decade of planning. A blessing prayer was said, and then an excavator finally tore into...
Bend Oregon Is A Surfing Destination? Surfing In Oregon’s High Desert
140 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Bend Oregon lies in the heart of Oregon's high desert. Bend is one of Oregon's premier vacation destinations due to the miles of mountain biking trails, nearby ski resorts, dozens of lakes and gorgeous views. But did you know Bend is...
Out-Of-State RV Campers to Pay 25% More Starting in Oregon Next Year
Starting in 2022, Oregon will start charging campers who are visiting from out of state a 25% fee for RV sites. The fee will be applied in dozens of campgrounds, and will include Airstreams, small pop-up trailers, and motorhomes. According to Statesman Journal, the...
Celebrate Oktoberfest September 25th in Forest Grove, Oregon
Shake out your lederhosen and dirndls, Oregon. There's a new Forest Grove, Oregon Oktoberfest, and it looks to be a rollicking good time. This family-friendly festival will include everything you expect out a Bavarian celebration: carnival games, food, drink,...
Take A Stroll Through Oregon’s Gorgeous Giant Redwood Trees
Usually when people think or talk about giant old-growth redwood trees they think of the massive Sequoia trees towering over the forest floor in California. What you may not know is that you can visit giant Sequoia trees right here in Oregon just 11 miles southeast of...
Florence Oregon Wine & Chowder Trail Postponed Until February 2022
The beloved long-running Florence Oregon Wine & Chowder event, usually held during the long holiday weekend in October, is produced by the Florence Chamber of Commerce and has drawn nearly 1000 visitors each year. This year there will be no 2021 festivities; the...
The High Desert Museum Features Live Eagles, Native American Heritage And Pioneer Living
When people think of Oregon they often think of lush green forests, but many don't know that almost two thirds of Oregon is actually high desert. One of my favorite places to learn about Oregon's high desert and the animals that live there is the High Desert Museum...