This Former Church in Downtown Springfield Is Now a Lively Food Hall With Drinks and Live Music

Some places make an impression before the food ever reaches the table. PublicHouse in downtown Springfield is one of them. I recently met up with fellow members of my high school graduating class, the Class of 2000, at PublicHouse. It had been years since some of us...

A Former Coast Guard Ship Is Now One of the Oregon Coast’s Coolest Seafood Restaurants

Some restaurants give you a waterfront view. Big Fish Cafe gives you that, plus the entire boat. Tucked beside the Umpqua River in Reedsport, this wonderfully unexpected restaurant occupies a former Coast Guard cutter that’s been transformed into a warm, quirky place...

This Historic Pendleton Steakhouse Is One Of Oregon’s Best Places To Experience The Old West

Walk through the doors at Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon and it doesn't take long to realize this isn't just another place to grab a bite to eat. Rich woodwork, handcrafted details, glowing antique style lighting, historic artifacts, and the unmistakable spirit of...

The Seafood At This Unassuming Family Restaurant Might Ruin Every Other Oregon Coast Spot For You

Some restaurants feel connected to the place around them from the moment you walk through the door. The food makes sense for the landscape. The menu reflects what people have eaten in the region for generations. The story behind the building follows the changing...

Mo’s Flew 200 Pounds Of Their Famous Clam Chowder To Washington, D.C. For America’s 250th

An Oregon Coast restaurant known for steaming bowls of clam chowder recently carried a substantial taste of the Pacific Northwest all the way to the nation’s capital. Mo’s Seafood & Chowder was invited to participate in a Taste of America gathering in Washington,...
House Bill 4145 Is Measure 114 in Disguise, and Oregon Gun Owners Should Be Alarmed

House Bill 4145 Is Measure 114 in Disguise, and Oregon Gun Owners Should Be Alarmed

If you felt that familiar knot in your stomach when Oregon’s lawmakers officially returned to Salem, you’re not imagining it. For gun owners across the state, the start of a new legislative session rarely signals calm. More often, it means another round of proposals that treat a constitutional right like a government-issued favor. And right on cue, here we are again. This time, the focus is House Bill 4145, a piece of legislation that lawmakers are quietly floating as a “fix” to the disaster...

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5 Cozy Cabins In Sunriver You Can Rent Right Now

5 Cozy Cabins In Sunriver You Can Rent Right Now

Forest bathing, paddling, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, stargazing, and snowboarding are just a few of the reasons people travel to central Oregon. Areas like Bend and Sunriver have a lot to offer those seeking to get away from the daily stresses of work and...

Guide To Sparks Lake: Sparks Lake In Central Oregon Is Simply Breathtaking

Guide To Sparks Lake: Sparks Lake In Central Oregon Is Simply Breathtaking

Along Cascade Lakes Highway 27 miles west of Bend, Oregon sits Sparks Lake with a view of three mountains, plentiful wildlife, and endless opportunities for breathtaking photos.  Oregon's high desert really doesn't get more spectacular than this.  If you're...

10 Breathtaking Reasons You Must Visit Northeast Oregon

10 Breathtaking Reasons You Must Visit Northeast Oregon

Some think of Northeastern Oregon as wide open empty spaces and little to do. What many don't realize is that some of Oregon's prettiest and most stunning areas are tucked away and hidden in the mountains and wilderness of Oregon's Northeast corner. This part of...

Scout Northwest On Oregon Coast Reopens Their Doors

Scout Northwest On Oregon Coast Reopens Their Doors

If you're wondering how you can support local business, and happen to be in the Lincoln City area on the Oregon Coast, or Seaside, make sure and stop at our favorite store SCOUT Northwest Trading Company. As of Friday, May 15, Scout locations are once again open and...

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