Portland Is Tearing Down Lloyd Center, and It Feels Like the End of an Era
Growing up in Oregon, Lloyd Center wasn’t just a mall. It was a landmark of childhood. It was where weekends happened. Where your parents took you when you were bored. Where Christmas felt bigger somehow. Where the echo of your footsteps mixed with the smell of pretzels, pizza, and new clothes straight off the rack. So hearing that Lloyd Center is set to fully close later this year, with plans to tear down what’s left and replace it with millions of square feet of mixed-use buildings, doesn’t...
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.
The Annual Ornament Treasure Hunt Is Happening Soon In Oregon!
200 Christmas ornaments will be hidden along select trails in Oregon forests. If you find one, you get to keep it and register for the grand prize!
This Oregon Waffle House Serves Bacon-Sausage Waffle Sandwiches You Need to Try to Believe
Waffles and a Bloody Mary? Batter Up! is a must-visit for anyone in Beaverton looking for a unique twist on breakfast.
From PNW Legend To Engineering Marvel, Bridge Of The Gods Is Awesome
Steeped in stories about warring mountains, an inland sea that stretched to Idaho, earthquakes, and white hot rocks hurtling through the air, the Bridge of the Gods has moved straight out legend and into the modern world.
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!
Award Winning Ken’s Artisan Pizza Opening Soon In Bend
This wood fired pizza joint is the recipient of numerous awards, and with good reason. Their pizza will light your senses and your taste buds alight in the best way possible.
Heartbreaking Fire Devastates Mr. Bill’s Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City
In a tragic twist of fate, just days after we featured Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City, Oregon, this beloved local gem suffered an extensive fire. On July 16, at around 2 a.m., an...
Transport Yourself to a European Gastropub Right Here in Oregon
As a former English major and now professional writer, there’s nothing that thrills me more than a literature-themed brewpub! The Biere Library in Corvallis has only been open for a few years...
More Stunning Glass Floats to Be Hidden on Lincoln City Beaches in 2023
For many years now, Finders Keepers has been hiding these beautiful colorful glass floats on the beaches of Lincoln City, making for a fun adventure and a great excuse to get to the Oregon Coast. The event is set by local tourism organization Explore Lincoln City, and...
Some of Oregon’s Best Chowder Can Be Found At South Beach Fish Market
There's no shortage of great seafood on the Oregon Coast, and it would be a crime if we didn't mention the South Beach Fish Market in Newport, Oregon. This old school seafood shack offers ocean-sourced far, from live & steam crabs, mouthwatering halibut fish and...
High Wind Warnings, Flood Warnings In Effect In Many Parts Of Oregon Tonight
Last night saw gale warnings, high sea warnings, and wind warnings across Oregon. Some of these warnings are still in effect tonight on December 27th, 2022 and into tomorrow December 28th, 2022. New warnings tonight include flood warnings and flooding along the coast...
Gale Warning, Possible 20 Foot Waves On Oregon Coast For Next Two Days
2022 is set to go out with a bang on the Oregon Coast as 20+ foot waves are predicted to roll in starting on Monday December 26th, 2022. If you are planning on visiting the beaches, be careful. There are currently gale and storm warnings up and down the Oregon coast...
Winter Storm Weather Affecting Much Of Oregon, Multiple Road Closures
The temperatures have dropped and precipitation came in the form of mostly freezing rain for many Oregonians over the evening. The National Weather Service issued a storm warning in effect until 4 PM Friday. Elevations 2,000 feet and below could see an additional...
After 2035 Sales Of New Gas Powered Cars Will Be Banned In Oregon
Earlier this week Oregon policymakers voted to ban the sale of brand new gas and diesel powered vehicles within the state after 2035. After 2035 people in Oregon will still be able to purchase used gas powered vehicles, as well as new hybrid vehicles that use...
This Luxurious Boutique Hotel on the Oregon Coast Has Incredible History
Historic Nye Beach in Newport Oregon is a long stretch of sandy beach steps away from 12 blocks of shopping, dining, and entertainment. A popular tourist attraction and loved by locals, once known as the “Honeymoon capital of the world”. While it no longer holds that...
6.4-magnitude Earthquake Rocks Northern California
An earthquake hit coastal Northern California early Tuesday, which was reportedly 10 miles deep near Eureka in Humboldt County. The quake hit around 2:30 am, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, just 7.4 miles west-southwest of Ferndale. Road Closure: State...
See Up To 30 Whales Per Hour During Whale Watch Week This December
We love visiting the Oregon coast to go whale watching. Each year up to 25,000 gray whales migrate past the Oregon coast in the winter and spring. Now for the first time since the pandemic, Oregon State Parks will be hosting Whale Watch Week in person. The 2022 Winter...
Man Wanted In Murder Of Girlfriend Who Was Found Dead At Powell Butte Nature Park
On Monday December 12th, 2022 a dead woman found at Powell Butte Nature Park was identified as Kathryn Muhlbach, 27 years old. The police have identified her boyfriend, Jose Antonio Caraballo, 43 years old as a suspect in the murder and an arrest warrant has been...
