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 controversy centers on the 2025 transportation package passed during a September special session, a sweeping measure designed to raise roughly $4.3 billion over the next decade through higher taxes and fees to fund road maintenance and...
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.
Fall Is The Perfect Time To Soak At This Native Hot Spring Resort In Oregon
The water is packed with 32 healing minerals, and the warm autumn weather is ideal for soaking, as cool desert nights pair perfectly with the steamy springs.
This Old School Pizza Parlor in Oregon Serves Up Nostalgia with Every Slice
If you're searching for a slice of nostalgia, look no further than Padington's Pizza, the quintessential pizzeria in Salem, Oregon. Since 1978, this beloved establishment has been the go-to spot for...
Few People Know About This Incredible Museum Tucked Away in Rural Oregon
This gallery feels like a crossroads of art and history, and is filled to the brim with stunning, authentic Native American jewelry, blankets and art from nine tribes.
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!
Few People Know The Best Jerky Ever Is Hiding In This Oregon Coastal Town
This spot might just become your new favorite place to stop off on the Oregon coast.
Transport Yourself to Southern Italy at this Lively Eugene Restaurant
Even though Osteria DOP has only been open a year and a half, it’s garnered praise across the board for not just being the most authentic Italian food in Eugene, but the best food in Eugene period!...
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,...
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...
The Uncertain Future for One of the Strictest Gun Measures
The elections are over, and Oregon is left with a new governor and some changes coming to our gun laws. While it is thought to be a huge victory for those wanting to see some gun reform, this victory may be short lived, as one of the strictest gun measures in the...
Magic Mushrooms Banned in 25 Oregon Counties and More Than 100 Cities
After the passage of Ballot Measure 109 in 2020, Oregon became the first state to legalize magic mushrooms. It was an unprecedented act, and it was seen by many as a victory for the psychiatric field. But the measure also gave jurisdictions a chance to revisit the...
Unstable Conditions Suspend Skiing And Snowboarding At Timberline Lodge
Timberline Lodge was excited to open early for the winter season on Friday November 11th, 2022, but now have had to suspend operations at their ski area temporarily. "It was a great opening, but the conditions are not holding up and we need more snow," said Timberline...
These Four Oregon Towns Were Voted Among the Coziest in America
Recently, the website MyDatingAdvisor.com "swept the country to find some of the coziest towns in America for a winter weekend escape". They were looking for criteria that would help vacationers beat the cold-weather blues with homey indoor warmth and the best places...
