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 certificate of innocence this week, closing a legal chapter that began with a triple homicide investigation more than 25 years ago. Cannon, a Salem resident, was wrongfully convicted in the 1998 murders of three people at a rural mobile...
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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.
A Roadside Stop at This Iconic Oregon Coast Crab Shack Led to the Best Fish and Chips
With seafood so fresh you can taste the ocean, this down-to-earth crab shack should absolutely be at the top of your to do list. Buoy’s Best is a simple spot with unbeatable freshness, great service, and the kind of charm that only a local favorite can deliver.
The Old Fashioned Drive-In Restaurant In Oregon That Hasn’t Changed In Decades
Fries, chocolate chip mint ice cream and a juicy bacon burger is comfort food a its finest. It’s the kind of meal that satisfies after a long drive or road trip.
Your Plate Will Be Overflowing With Italian Goodness At This Oregon Eatery
This is a place where good food, good wine, and good company come together in the best possible way.
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Oregon Snags Four Spots On Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Sushi Restaurants, One In Top 7
Whenever my friends and I came home from college, we wanted to get together and go out for sushi. There were several spots around Portland and Beaverton that we frequented on breaks from school,...
Knock Back Award-Winning Beer at this Historic Astoria Brewery
Fort George Brewery sits in one of the most imposing buildings in Astoria and takes up an entire city block. In addition to its award-winning beer, the brewery also serves up some of the best food...
Savor a Scrumptious Brunch with Your Pup at Oregon’s Most Dog-Friendly Restaurant
There are few brunch restaurants in Portland with more name recognition than the Tin Shed on NE Alberta Street. The Tin Shed Garden Cafe was first opened back in 2002 by Christie Griffin and Janette...
New Pod Of Orca Whales Spotted On Oregon Coast
Here in Oregon we love whale watching. During the spring and winter whale migrations, up to 25,000 gray whales and many pods of orcas pass by the Oregon coast and draw thousands of people with binoculars hoping to see these majestic creatures. This November whale...
Heavy Snow Expected In Oregon Cascades, Storm Warnings Across State
The National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued winter storm warnings for mountain areas across Oregon this weekend from early Sunday November 27th, 2022 to Monday morning on November 28th, 2022. High winds and heavy snow is expected to make travel difficult to...
8 to 10 Foot King Tides to Hit Oregon Coast This Thanksgiving
The exciting king tides are here once again, being the first of the annual highest tides of the winter. The tides arrive just in time for Thanksgiving weekend along the Oregon coast. This coming weekend will make for the strongest tides of the year in Oregon, and are...
Shooting at Bobbi’s VIP Room in Springfield, Oregon Leaves One Dead
A shooting at a strip club in Springfield, Oregon occurred this morning at 2:30 am, resulted in two people being shot with one dead. At this time, KVAL is not reporting much, as there is no word on the suspected shooter or the condition of the surviving victim. The...
Go Green On Black Friday: Free Fishing Weekend, Oregon State Parks Free
Are you already starting to feel stressed from the holidays? Cooking large meals, organizing family get-togethers, and stressing out about finding the best Black Friday deals on gifts for friends and family can feel overwhelming to the point where holidays stop...
All Aboard! The Holiday Express Train Is Departing Soon From Portland
Are you looking for something fun to do to get into the holiday spirit this year? Well, the Holiday Express train, is back for the first time in a while. This magical experience may be just the ticket if you want to try something new with friends and family this year....
Catch a Ride on the Magical Candy Cane Express For the Holidays
Scenic views along the coast while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and cookies with Santa, and a ride on a wildly awesome steam engine? Yes please! The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad takes you on a one-hour ride from Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach, just in time for the...
Federal Lawsuit Filed in Oregon Challenges Measure 114, as Gun Sales Surge
Just on the heals of Oregon's Measure 114 that narrowly passed in the Beaver State, a much expected federal lawsuit has been filed late Friday by the Oregon Firearms Federation. KDRV reports that BM 114 passed by a margin of 50.9 percent to 49.1 percent. On November...
10 Magical Places to See Christmas Lights in Oregon in 2022
Looking for the best place to see Christmas lights in Oregon for 2022? Some could argue Oregon is the Christmas capitol as we produce more Christmas trees than any other state in the US! It's that time again, time to drink hot cocoa, spend some much-deserved time off...
Famous Goonies House In Astoria For Sale Soon For 1.6 Million Dollars
The much loved house from the cult classic movie The Goonies is about to go up for sale for 1.65 million dollars. The home next door will also be going up for sale at the same time for $555,000, and there's an option to buy both homes together. The Famous Goonies...