Portland’s Homeless Population Skyrockets 61% Despite Record Spending
Portland’s homelessness crisis has reached staggering new levels, and the numbers show it’s getting worse, not better. According to recent data, homelessness across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties has jumped by an alarming 61% in just two years — even as the city, county, and state pour hundreds of millions of dollars into the issue. The latest count found more than 12,000 people without stable housing in the metro area. Nearly half are living entirely unsheltered — in tents,...
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.
Enjoy All-Day Breakfast at this Charming Diner in Oregon, Where the Coffee Is Always Fresh
It’s a melting pot, a people watching spot, and one of those really special places with comfort food so good that patrons have been coming back for 46 years.
Visit The Incredible Farm In Oregon Where You Can Pick Buckets Of Juicy Berries
Dappled light coming down through tree branches laden with juicy fruit, the smell of fresh air, the tinkle of laughter, and the sound of goats. Wait? Goats? Well it wouldn’t be a full farm experience if you didn’t get to visit some friendly farm animals while you’re there. Draper Girls Country Farm has made it their mission to open up the farming experience to you.
Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore on Oregon Coast
Officials are urging the public to avoid a stretch of the north Oregon coast after a dead humpback whale washed ashore Monday morning in Nehalem Bay State Park, just south of Manzanita. The...
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 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,...
Folks Line Up Around The Block For This 1920s Vintage Oregon Gas Station Turned Drive-In
The food is so good it should be criminal. With soft serve sundae's piled high with toppings, mouthwatering sandwiches, and salads almost too pretty to eat (but far too tasty not to enjoy), it's...
Lane County And Other Areas Of Oregon Gets Some Relief As Air Quality Improves
For anyone who's reading this not in Oregon, I can't even describe how horrific the feeling is breathing in air that's been described as hazardous. For now, in Lincoln County, we have been fortunate enough to have cleaner air for at least a few days with the Echo...
Rain From Storms Improves Air Quality Slightly In Oregon, Relief For Wildfires
With raging wildfires across Oregon, there couldn't be a better time for some relief from the rain. As the weather had predicted a storm, for once it was spot on. The Oregonian reports heavy downpours have started in Portland early Friday morning, and reportedly the...
Oregon Officer Saves Injured Owl, Transports To Wildlife Center
Amidst the tragic raging wildfires happening Oregon right now, it's the feel-good heroic stories like this that give us hope during these dark times. Officer Felecia Sloan, according to the tweet was doing evacuations when she came across the beautiful injured owl....
Police Arrest Men And Woman Who Robbed Evacuees From Oregon Wildfires
Unbelievably, a man and woman who have been accused of burglarizing homes of evacuees from the Holiday Farm Fire were arrested by Springfield police. Police got a report Tuesday around 9. a.m. about the burglars, as they were reportedly sorting through purses at a 76...
Thousands Of Animals Sheltered At Fairgrounds Across Oregon During Fires
As wildfires rage and people continue to evacuate their homes and property, livestock and pets are being housed at fairgrounds across the state of Oregon. The animals are being taken care of by volunteers in some cases, or by their owners who have sheltered nearby....
Owners of Vida Cafe and Family of 8 Lose Their Home to Holiday Farm Fire
You never imagine it could happen to you... Until it happens to you. As recent as May I had written about a favorite stop of mine up the Mckenzie River in Oregon, known as the Vida Cafe. Known for everything from their tasty breakfast to their fish tacos and homemade...
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Deputy Blames Antifa For Wildfires
A Clackamas County Sheriff's deputy was put on administrative leave after he made comments in a September 11th, 2020 video that were considered inappropriate regarding Antifa and Oregon's wildfires. According to Sheriff Roberts, "The Sheriff's Office mission is to...
Rain Showers Expected Monday In Western Oregon
If there's ever a time we needed rain more than ever in the valley, it's now. The Oregonian is reporting as soon as next week, following unprecedented and horrid smokey conditions in the Willamette Valley, there's a slim chance of precipitation Monday afternoon. There...
Want To Help Oregon’s Wildfire Victims – Here’s How
Oregonians have been shocked and horrified as wildfires have ripped through forests, towns and neighborhoods across the state this week, and many people want to help those affected. A lot of pages have been set up to help people and are asking for donations, but how...
Sept 12 Update: Arson Suspected In Several Oregon Wildfires – Arrest Made In Almeda Fire
This week Oregonians have been stunned by the shocking number of wildfires that have started in Oregon. As of September 10th, 2020 there are still 37 active fires, with over 672,000 acres currently burning across the state. These fires have led to loss of homes and...