Fed-Up Oregonians Join Movement to Remove Tina Kotek From Office
LA PINE, Ore. — A recall campaign against Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is officially underway, and for many frustrated Oregonians, it couldn’t come soon enough. William Minnix, a disabled veteran from La Pine, filed a petition on July 28 to recall the Democratic governor. He’s leading the effort through a new group called Oregon For the People, which has begun organizing signature-gathering events across the state. In the petition, Minnix accuses Kotek of violating her oath of office and placing...
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.
It’s Impossible Not To Love This Breathtaking Wild Flower Trail In Oregon
Marys Peak provides a unique vantage point, a place where the serene beauty of the ocean meets the rugged grandeur of the mountain ranges.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Recognized by Newsweek Among Best in the U.S.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium made the nomination list, but now they need your vote, and there's only two days left! From Crater Lake National Park, to hidden beaches, treetop adventures, towering...
Record Fentanyl Seizures in Portland for 2024 Outdo 2023’s Entire Year
According to a report by Willamette Week, the Portland Police Bureau's specialized narcotics task force has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against drug trafficking, with a record...
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!
Locals Can’t Get Enough of the Hand-Pulled Noodles at Oregon’s Latest Chinese Haven
There are very few places in the Portland area to get great hand-pulled noodles, but we can all rejoice because now Noodle Dynasty is here! This new restaurant opened in January so they’ve only been...
Tickle Your Isolated Taste Buds with Divine Cake at This Little Bakery in Oregon
From decadent chocolate cakes, rich cheesecakes, and delicious torte, this place is set up to be your go to spot for a sweet treat!
Dig Into Authentic Detroit-Style Pizza Without Leaving Oregon
If you’ve lived in Portland for any length of time (and I have) you know how frustrating it is to see that nearly every new restaurant in town is a pizza joint. “We don’t need any more pizza!” you...
Portland Man Recovering After A Shark Attack Near Seaside, Oregon
20 year old Cole Herrington was bitten by a shark near Seaside Oregon on Sunday December 6th, 2020. This is the first reported shark attack off the Oregon Coast in 2020. He was surfing in Seaside Cove when a shark attacked and bit him in the leg, pushing him under the...
Cozy Up With a Book In This Fairytale Oregon Log Cabin
If there's one thing many of us are doing right now amidst the lockdowns and everything being closed in Oregon, it's finding places we can actually safely escape to. Spending too much time at home can have adverse effects on your mental state, and right now there...
Trader Joe’s Eggnog Liqueur Will Get You Lit Like a Christmas Tree
Last year we brought you news of Costco's Eggnog Liqueur that shoppers were going absolutely wild for. In 2020 it's Trader Joes' turn to bring on their version of this festive concoction, so good you'll want to break out your moose-mug set for it. Trader Joe's version...
Experience Mount Hood Like Never Before On A Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
The wild and scenic Mount Hood is one of many gateways to winter recreation in northern Oregon. People come from all over Oregon and from neighboring states to ski and snowboard Mt. Hood's slopes and to snowshoe it's pristine snowy trails. One group is offering a...
The “Goonies” Cast Reunion: Coming to a Computer Near You December 5th
HEY YOU GUYSSSSSSS! Stars of the classic 1985 film primarily filmed in Astoria, Oregon, are reuniting for a virtual fundraiser on Dec. 5 to benefit No Kid Hungry and its work feeding kids and families amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Join the cast of #THEGOONIES...
Free Fishing, Crabbing And Clamming Starts Friday In Oregon
This Thanksgiving weekend on Friday November 27th and Saturday November 28th, Oregon is offering free fishing, crabbing and clamming to everybody. What a great way to spend time with loved ones in Oregon's beautiful outdoors! Oregon Free Fishing Weekends Several times...
Oregon Zoo’s ‘Zoo Lights’ Returns With Drive-Thru Featuring 1.5 Million Lights
The Oregon Zoo Lights are a holiday tradition for many Oregonians. And as expected, like everything in the "new normal" we are living in 2020, the 'Zoo Lights' festivities are happening but will be a bit different than what you may remember in years prior. The 'Zoo...
Oregon State Park Day Use Parking Fees Will Be Waived On Green Friday
Bored of shopping in the crowds on Black Friday? The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is inviting Oregonians to turn Black Friday into Green Friday instead and head out to Oregon's beautiful State Parks. This year on November 27th, 2020 day-use parking fees will...
Make Memories On The Oregon Coast This Holiday Season With Salishan Coastal Lodge
Peace of mind, wide open spaces, and adventure are waiting for you at the scenic Oregon coast this holiday season. One of our favorite ways to relax and find serenity during the holidays is to escape with family to the coast for whale watching, walks on the beach,...
Oregon Among States Preparing for Largest Vaccination Program in US History
With a viable COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer to completion, public health officials across the country are gearing up for what will be the most monumental vaccination effort in U.S. history; an undertaking that must distribute hundreds of millions of doses,...