Portland Dude Explains That Coffee “Just Hits Different” When Leaves Are Crunchy Outside
PORTLAND, OR — Pausing mid-sip of his single-origin espresso, a tattooed, bearded local man in a plain white tee confirmed Friday that coffee “just hits different” when the leaves outside are crunchy. “This is the season I train for,” said the man, seated at his usual café table with a glass of sparkling water untouched beside him, as if he were starring in an indie film about artisan baristas. “You don’t drink coffee in fall, you experience it. The notes of cinnamon, the beanie vibes, the...
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 Little Pink House That Serves Up Some Of The Best Breakfast In All Of Oregon
When you see fresh blueberry scones with a delicate lemon glaze coming out of the kitchen, you’ll think, ‘I really want to try that’.
This Southern Oregon Waterfall Makes For The Perfect Summer Hike
Forest bathe while you enjoy the sounds of gently cascading water, and a gorgeous waterfall that cascades down over mossy rocks and boulders.
Central Oregon’s Food Scene Gets Major Upgrade With 10 New Trucks
Slated to open in 2025, the site will feature a new taphouse and event center along with 10 new food trucks prioritizing flavor with an emphasis on home made food.
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!
Enjoy Authentic Hawaiian Food Without Ever Getting On A Plane At This Cozy Oregon Cafe
Colorful drinks, a large tropical themed outdoor patio surrounded by greenery, and oh so delicious authentic Hawaiian food make Noho's in Portland a must-visit when in the Rose City. When you visit,...
This Chocolate Café In Oregon Serves Hot Cocoa So Thick You Can Eat It With A Spoon
Hot chocolate so thick it's like eating pudding out of a cup. If that didn't make your mouth start to water, maybe the thought of 40 different flavors of chocolate truffles, rich chocolate mochas,...
For Over 80 Years, This Oregon Steakhouse Has Preserved the Essence of the Old Wild West
As the oldest city in Central Oregon, Prineville has a lot of history and culture to offer both residents and out-of-town guests. There are several places across town to get a taste of Prineville,...
New App to Warn of Earthquakes on Oregon And Washington Coast
You never know when an earthquake will hit, and next month an app already active in California will be available to warn of any earthquakes to those on the beaches of the Oregon and Washington coast. Clearly, this app can be extremely useful in a nightmare scenario...
Here Are 10 Peaceful Places In Oregon To Escape For The Weekend
Everyone has a favorite trail or waterfall they love to visit in Oregon. Unfortunately many much loved areas have become overcrowded, especially spots within an hour or two of the Portland Metro area. It can be hard to find solitude in the crowds. Oregon is a state...
Young Boy Found in Bethany Area, Authorities Searching For Parents
4:19 PM 2/19/21 Update: The child has now been reunited with his parents. A young boy who was found near NW Springville Rd & Starflower Dr is raising some questions, and authorities need your help. The Washington County Sheriff's Office at this time is searching...
Hot Springs And Historic Oregon Hotel Opens Again To Public
The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs, formerly known as the Hot Lake Hotel (hit the link here to read our original extensive writeup), is once again open to the public. From the very beginning of the hotel opening, for reasons not entirely known, the building faced the bluff...
Ice Storm Hammers Oregon, Massive Power Outages Could Last Through Weekend
Update at 9:37 a.m. As a result of Friday night's ice storm, the roads are iced over everywhere as well as power lines and trees coming down, also being coated in ice. The Statesman Journal is reporting roughly 260,000 homes in the Willamette Valley and northwest...
Nonprofit Team Organizes Cleanup Effort For Holiday Farm Fire, Volunteers Need
It's been just 5 months since the Holiday Farm Fire ravaged the Blue River area up Mckenzie River in Oregon. The wildfire destroyed over 400 homes in this area alone, and now a grassroots relief team has come together to help some of the homeowners get back on their...
Indoor Dining Allowed Again In Many Oregon Counties
As of Tuesday February 9th, 2021 ten more Oregon counties have dropped down from extreme Covid-19 risk down to high or moderate risk, which is good news for some restaurants and bars. For Oregon counties in the high risk category indoor dining, indoor fitness and...
Fauna Frey, Last Seen in Grants Pass, Oregon, Still Missing After Four Years
45-Year-Old Fauna Frey has been missing since Sunday, June 28, 2020 with no clue as to her current whereabouts. The family has set up an anonymous tip line at 541-359-5638 and email address, [email protected] for anyone who has any leads for her family and law...
Unwind At a Rustic Oregon Cabin With This Gorgeous Mountain View
Birds sing, a gentle breeze blows wispy white clouds across the blue sky, and the warmth of the sun on your face reminds you why you've come: to escape into the wilderness of Oregon's stunning high desert. Perhaps you've come to see the John Day Fossil Beds, or to...
These Very Rare Rock “Red Tower” Formations Were Found Along Oregon Coast
Here's something you don't see every day, which I found particularly interesting. Oregon Coast Beach Connection, a fascinating site that covers anything and everything that's coast-related, recently reported on some rare and surreal rock formations, which have come to...