This Former Church in Downtown Springfield Is Now a Lively Food Hall With Drinks and Live Music

Some places make an impression before the food ever reaches the table. PublicHouse in downtown Springfield is one of them. I recently met up with fellow members of my high school graduating class, the Class of 2000, at PublicHouse. It had been years since some of us...

A Former Coast Guard Ship Is Now One of the Oregon Coast’s Coolest Seafood Restaurants

Some restaurants give you a waterfront view. Big Fish Cafe gives you that, plus the entire boat. Tucked beside the Umpqua River in Reedsport, this wonderfully unexpected restaurant occupies a former Coast Guard cutter that’s been transformed into a warm, quirky place...

This Historic Pendleton Steakhouse Is One Of Oregon’s Best Places To Experience The Old West

Walk through the doors at Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon and it doesn't take long to realize this isn't just another place to grab a bite to eat. Rich woodwork, handcrafted details, glowing antique style lighting, historic artifacts, and the unmistakable spirit of...

The Seafood At This Unassuming Family Restaurant Might Ruin Every Other Oregon Coast Spot For You

Some restaurants feel connected to the place around them from the moment you walk through the door. The food makes sense for the landscape. The menu reflects what people have eaten in the region for generations. The story behind the building follows the changing...

Mo’s Flew 200 Pounds Of Their Famous Clam Chowder To Washington, D.C. For America’s 250th

An Oregon Coast restaurant known for steaming bowls of clam chowder recently carried a substantial taste of the Pacific Northwest all the way to the nation’s capital. Mo’s Seafood & Chowder was invited to participate in a Taste of America gathering in Washington,...
Portland Just Added Polyamory to Its List of Protected Classes Because Of Course It Did

Portland Just Added Polyamory to Its List of Protected Classes Because Of Course It Did

In what will likely surprise absolutely no one who has been paying attention to Portland politics for the past decade, the Portland City Council has officially added polyamory to its list of legally protected relationship structures. Yes, really. On Wednesday, city leaders unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-073, expanding Portland’s anti-discrimination code to include protections based on what the city calls “family or relationship structure.” In practical terms, that means employers,...

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A Walk Through Portland’s Tranquil Japanese Gardens

A Walk Through Portland’s Tranquil Japanese Gardens

Portland is home to an incredible garden that was planted to heal wounds and bring two cultures closer together. While some locals at first resisted the planting of the garden in 1963, the Japanese Garden has become an Oregon gem and a Portland treasure and is much...

Oregon’s Top 11 Ski Resorts for Unforgettable Winter Memories

Oregon’s Top 11 Ski Resorts for Unforgettable Winter Memories

Oregon has some absolutely amazing ski resorts and ski areas to explore for winter fun and adrenaline pumping adventure. From Mount Hood Meadows to Mount Bachelor, mom and pop ski-resorts, and night skiing, there's a ski area here that you're sure to enjoy. Everyone...

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