Portland Business Owner Pitches Tent at City Hall to Protest Shelter and Gets Arrested
A 64-year-old Portland business owner, Paul Rudinsky, set up a tent outside City Hall to protest a new homeless shelter being placed next door to his Pearl District apartments. Within hours, police arrested him for trespassing. Meanwhile, across the city, sprawling homeless camps line sidewalks, parks, and storefronts with little to no enforcement. Rudinsky owns the Oro Apartments and says he’s worried about the city’s new “low barrier” overnight shelter opening on Northwest Northrup Street....
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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.
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...
Oregon Is Now Home To The Largest ‘Dark Sky Sanctuary’ In the World
Step into the heart of eastern Oregon, where the night sky unveils a spectacle so mesmerizing that it's officially been crowned the world's largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Imagine a canvas...
This Cozy Small Town Oregon Shop Serves The Most Mouthwatering Australian Meat Pies
Flaky, buttery crust surrounds delicious fillings like ground beef, lamb, and even kangaroo. If you want to try something different and utterly delicious, this is the spot!
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!
Feast on Bigfoot Approved Mouthwatering BBQ at This Local Favorite Joint in Oregon
Nestled in the heart of Lebanon, Oregon, J&C Bigfoot Grille has become a local legend, blending the art of craft burgers with award-winning BBQ in a way that's as unique as the mythical creature...
Feast on English-Pub Style Fish & Chips at This Charming Oregon Coast Restaurant
There’s no shortage of fish and chips restaurants as you travel up and down the coast, so when you find one that really stands out from the crowd you want to shout it from the rooftops. One such...
Tillamook Creamery is Unveiling a New Chocolate Ice Cream Collection Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
Exciting news for all the chocolate and ice cream lovers out there! The Tillamook County Creamery Association, known for America's rapidly growing family-sized ice cream brand, is introducing a...
The Christmas Store On The Oregon Coast That’s Open All Year
Need to get your Christmas fix early? Well we have the place for you, as no matter what time of year, this Christmas store is always open 7 days a week - excluding Thanksgiving. Head on over to Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast, and you will find Christmas Cottage....
Snow falling between Roseburg and Grants Pass in Southern Oregon
Ready or not, the snow is here in parts of Oregon. Southern to be specific, as the snow starting trickling down Tuesday morning on Sexton Summit and Canyon Mountain on Interstate 5 between Roseburg and Grants Pass. "Snow showers will bring light snow down to 1000 feet...
Cannabis-Infused Gravy Here Just in Time For Turkey Day
If you weren't tired enough after that turkey slathered in gravy, there's a new cannabis infused gravy to make sure it's lights out after you put down a couple of heaping Thanksgiving plates. The new gravy comes from Kiva Confections, which is said to be the largest...
Mystery fireball falls from sky in Polk County, Oregon
Is this the beginning of the apocalypse starting in Oregon? What residents can only describe as "a large fireball" came falling out of the sky yesterday, Nov. 21, 2019, which apparently landed somewhere in the wilderness of southwestern Polk County. My mom, who lives...
Forecasts shows chance of snow in Portland on Thanksgiving
According to the latest weather forecast, we could be in for some snow in Portland on Wednesday, Nov 27 and again the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, Nov. 29. Are you hearing about snow next week? It's still too early for us to say if snow will fall across...
18 Historical Photos of Oregon That Will Transport You Back in Time
I love historic film images, both for their quality and for a glimpse of life forgotten. There are some amazing archival photos of Oregon out there, and these are some of my favorites. 1. Stumptown So many trees were cut down in Portland's early days that it came to...
A Look Inside A Massive Southern Oregon Hemp Harvest
As an Oregonian you may have seen hemp crops sprouting up around the state recently, but you may not know that Southern Oregon is home to the largest crop of hemp in the world harvested for something called CBG. Growing in the shadow of Table Rock in Central Point...
Oregon’s Largest Park To Host 42nd Annual Christmas Festival in 2019
One of our most favorite places to get in the holiday spirit and celebrate is held at one of Oregon's most beloved places, Silver Falls State Park. Every year the largest state park in Oregon transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with decorated trees and...
This Big Lebowski-Themed Portland Bar is a Must-Go for Movie Fans
This is not such a bummer, Dude. Somewhere between Deschutes Brewery and Ground Kontrol in the Pearl, Portland is home to its very own Big Lebowski-themed bar and its awesome. Brendan Jones founded The Big Legrowlski in 2014, and since then the business has grown to...
Calamity Jane’s on Hwy 26 in Sandy Closes After 38 Years
Calamity Janes has been a staple for hungry travelers returning from Mt. Hood for over 38 years, but sadly the restaurant has closed it's doors. The iconic cowgirl sign and wild-west exterior have been a familiar landmark. Joining other cherished Portland-area...