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,...
Oregonians Rank Tina Kotek Among America’s Most Unpopular Governors

Oregonians Rank Tina Kotek Among America’s Most Unpopular Governors

Sixth most unpopular governor in America Alright, let’s drop the polite, laminated-newsroom tone and call this what it is. According to new polling from Morning Consult, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek now ranks as the sixth most unpopular governor in the entire country. And honestly? That checks out. Between October and December 2025, just 48% of Oregonians approved of Kotek’s performance, while 42% disapproved. Another 10% basically shrugged, which in Oregon politics might be the loudest statement of...

Multiple Cougar Sightings On Northern Oregon Coast In Last Week

There have been three sightings along the northern Oregon coast in the last week, prompting temporary beach and trail closures.

This Old Fashioned Store Is a Treasure Trove of History in Oregon

This cozy little store is filled to the brim with charm, and sits just a minute down the road from the historic Grave Creek covered bridge.

9 Magical Places To See Christmas Lights In Oregon In 2023

Dazzling Christmas lights, holiday markets, and Santa and Mrs. Clause will be making appearances all over Oregon this holiday season!

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.

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New Drive-In Movie Theater To Open On Oregon Coast Tomorrow

New Drive-In Movie Theater To Open On Oregon Coast Tomorrow

Drive in movies are something that many people in our modern times have never had the pleasure of experiencing. The Pop Up : Drive In : Stay Safe in Astoria, Oregon is aiming to change that, all from the safety and comfort of your own vehicle. Due to current social...

Oregon State Park Closure To Be Extended Past May 8

Oregon State Park Closure To Be Extended Past May 8

In light of COVID-19, Oregon State Parks have announced via Facebook that the state park system is to remain closed past May 8. This news comes just one day after Washington state announcing state parks will open again May 5. No daytime or overnight visitors are...

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