ICE Deploys Cougars in Portland, Says Pepper Spray ‘Just Wasn’t Scary Enough’
PORTLAND, OR — After years of experimenting with tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper spray, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apparently decided to step things up a notch. On Thursday night, officers stunned protesters outside Portland’s ICE facility by deploying a pack of fully grown mountain lions into the crowd. “Pepper spray was fine for a while,” explained one ICE spokesperson, calmly loading raw meat into a cat carrier. “But people kept bringing leaf blowers and swimming...
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.
Rare And Bizarre Deep-Sea Anglerfish Washes Ashore Near Cannon Beach
In an unprecedented event, a deep-sea creature known for its life in utter darkness emerged on the shores near Cannon Beach, Oregon, captivating the local Seaside Aquarium. Beachgoers were...
The Cozy Coastal Burger And Breakfast Gem That’ll Blow Your Taste Buds Away
Towering burgers piled high with toppings, delicious fries, corned beef hash and biscuits and gravy all make this a stand out spot you’ll want to pull over for.
Hotel Guest Brutally Murdered By Homeless Man In Lincoln City For His Dog
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 30-year-old man from Lincoln City has been accused of killing a hotel guest to steal the guest's dog, as revealed by court documents....
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 Homemade Pies At The Bipartisan Cafe In Oregon
Mouthwatering pies in a dozen tasty varieties, coffee and breakfast sandwiches make the Bipartisan Cafe in Portland, Oregon my kind of place. This is the perfect spot to sit and chat with friends...
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,...
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...
Bailey’s Taproom in Portland Closes Their Doors Permanently
After temporarily shutting down Bailey's Taproom and their sister bar, The Upper Lip in September, the owner told Brewpublic Saturday they are closing their doors for good. Back in September the owner of the bar, Geoff Phillips told Brewpublic, “I would hope that...
Vancouver Fireworks 4th Of July Show Canceled For 2021
In light of the COVID-19 concerns, the Historic Trust has announced recently they are cancelling its Annual Vancouver Fireworks Spectacular which is held at Fort Vancouver Site. In order for the event to have still gone on, officials with the Historic Trust would have...
The Historic Bijou Theatre In Oregon Has Been Showing Films Since 1937
The movie business has taken a huge hit, especially in light of the recent pandemic. In the age of streaming everything online, even movies recently released, not as many folks are going out to the movies. Incredibly, this historic indoor theater that opened June 3,...
Crack In The Ground Hike: A 2 Mile Long Volcanic Fissure In Oregon
A few thousand years ago a volcanic fissure opened up in Oregon's high desert near Christmas Valley. These fissures in the earth's surface are usually filled with rock and soil after they're formed, but because the area is so arid, Crack In The Ground has remained the...