Convicted Rapist With 25-Year Criminal Career Proves Once Again That Oregon’s Justice System Is Just for Laughs
Oregon City, Ore — A career criminal is back in court after trying to steal nearly $2,700 worth of tires from a Les Schwab store in Oregon City, highlighting yet another example of Oregon’s catch and release justice system. According to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, 45-year-old Steven Allen Beaman was convicted Wednesday of second-degree burglary and first-degree theft after Oregon City Police caught him during a March break-in at the Les Schwab on Beavercreek Road. Officers...
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.
This Little-Known Town Is Any Nature Lover’s Tranquil Paradise On The Oregon Coast
I love summer for the opportunities it presents to get out into nature. Swimming, hiking, bird watching and camping are some of my favorite outdoor activities, and I'm always looking for new places...
The Surreal Oregon Ranch That Offers Horse Riding, Swimming, And Breathtaking Views
The views from Brasada Ranch of the surrounding mountains and high desert are pretty amazing and a reason to visit all on their own. Add to that the pretty horses, miles of trails, golf, and all the nearby activities, and it’s easy to see why this ranch resort wins so many awards.
Discover a Secret Jungle Gym in the Heart of the Oregon Coast Rainforest
You know you’re in for a full fledged adventure when you start hooking up to a zipline for a quick zip across a lake before you even get into the aerial park.
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!
This Hawaiian Eatery in Oregon Will Whisk You Away to the Islands
First things first: the name of this Portland restaurant—GrindWitTryz—causes a lot of people to stumble, so let’s break it down. The owner and head chef is Tryzen Patricio who’s nickname is “Tryz,”...
You’ll Want to Pig Out on the Exquisite Pulled Pork Sandwiches at This Oregon Cafe
The Humble Pig Cafe opened in August 2019, which in retrospect, was not the most ideal time to start a business since the Covid-19 pandemic hit in early 2020 and effectively shut the entire world...
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...
Take a Real Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride Though Oregon’s Winter Wonderland
You can go walking in a Winter Wonderland, but why walk when you can ride a traditional sleigh around the Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon? There’s nothing more magical than a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a snowy meadow. Victorian sleighs hold four adults and two...
Oregon Coast Expecting Massive King Tide and Surf This Weekend
The weekend of December 13th-15th is set to bring the highest waves of the year to Coastal Oregon and Washington, with some places expecting 9-10 ft. high tides and 14-20 ft. ocean swells. While incredibly beautiful to watch, extreme caution should be exercised while...
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...