Oregon Ranks Near Bottom In 2026 Top States For Business Study
Oregon may be known for its forests, coastline, farm country, outdoor beauty, and fiercely local small businesses, but a new national business ranking paints a much less flattering picture of the state’s economic climate. In CNBC’s 2026 “America’s Top States for Business” study, Oregon ranked 42nd out of 50 states overall, placing it in the bottom ten nationwide. That category matters because a state can have great scenery, a strong lifestyle brand, and a skilled workforce, but if workers...
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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.
This Lava-Rock Observatory In Oregon Looks Like A Castle Built On Another Planet
There are places in Oregon where the scenery is beautiful, and then there are places where you step out of the car and briefly wonder whether the road has somehow carried you off the planet. Dee...
This High-Speed Rogue River Jetboat Ride Blasts Through One Of Oregon’s Most Epic Canyons
There are a few Oregon adventures that sound good on paper, and then there are the ones that make you feel like you just got dropped into a summer movie. Our recent ride down the Rogue River with...
Paul Bunyan Still Welcomes Coast-Bound Travelers To This Legendary Oregon Roadside Pizza Stop
For a lot of Oregonians, the drive to the coast has never just been about the destination. It's about the traditions. It's the excitement of packing up the car before sunrise. The smell of Douglas...
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Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
One Of Oregon’s Most Iconic Delis Is Still Packing In Crowds After Nearly 50 Years
Every Oregon town has those places that seem woven into the fabric of the community. They're the restaurants locals recommend without hesitation. The places where college students celebrate...
The “Killer” French Toast at This Former Oregon House Has Been Winning Hearts for Years
When people talk about Oregon's best breakfasts, a few famous names always seem to come up. But tucked away on a quiet residential street in Salem is a place that has earned a devoted following...
This Comfort Food Combo May Be The Most Oregon Meal Ever Because It Was Born Here
There’s something deeply comforting about a basket of crispy tater tots next to a perfectly golden corn dog. It's giving county fairs, little league games, school cafeterias, and childhood lunches....
Springfield 24-Hour Spa Insists Green Water Is For St. Patrick’s Day, Not Whatever’s Been Brewing Since 2009
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Staff at a local 24-hour soaking spa say the noticeably green color of their hot tub water this week is completely intentional and absolutely related to St. Patrick’s Day, despite several longtime customers quietly noting the water has looked...
Portland Floats Netflix Fee To Pay For Arts Meant To Convince You To Go Downtown
PORTLAND, OR — In the latest episode of How Can We Tax This Next, Portland leaders have reportedly discovered an exciting new revenue stream: your Netflix account. Portland City Council President John Dunphy is floating a proposal to tack on a small monthly fee to...
Oregon Lawmakers Gut Controversial Gun Bill, Push Measure 114 Start Date to 2028
Oregon lawmakers quietly pushed through a stripped-down gun bill Friday that mostly does one thing: kick the can down the road on Measure 114. House Bill 4145 originally contained several changes to the controversial gun control measure, but after a late rewrite,...
Tina Kotek Makes Whoopsie Face As Staff Confirm $800 Billion Budget Has Completely Vanished Into A Black Hole
SALEM, OR — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek reportedly made what staff are now describing as her “official woopsie face” Tuesday afternoon after aides confirmed that the state’s $800 billion budget had completely vanished into what economists are calling a rapidly...
Oregon Lawmakers Propose Monthly $25.99 Streaming Service To Access State’s Outdoor Spaces
SALEM, OR — In what officials are calling a “modern solution to the outdoor experience,” Oregon lawmakers this week unveiled a proposal to introduce a convenient $25.99 monthly subscription allowing residents to access the state’s forests, trails, rivers, and scenic...
Oregon Officials Sue Trump Over Tariffs, Kotek Calls Them A “Tax On Families
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon officials filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, warning the policy amounts to a harmful “tax on working families.” The lawsuit, led by Dan Rayfield along with attorneys general from more than 20...
Former Allies Refuse To Endorse Kotek Again In Growing Political Blow
Governor Tina Kotek’s grip on political support in Oregon just took another hit, and this time it’s coming from groups that once stood firmly in her corner. According to reporting from KOIN 6 News, two organizations that backed Kotek during her 2022 run for governor...
Major Revisions Removed From Oregon Gun Control Bill In Senate Committee
A bill that could have significantly expanded Oregon’s controversial gun control law just hit a major roadblock in Salem. According to reporting from Bearing Arms, the Oregon Senate Rules Committee removed several of the most controversial provisions from House Bill...
Mayor Says Community Would Benefit From A Much Bigger Dick’s
EUGENE, OREGON — City leaders say they’re exploring plans to bring a much bigger Dick’s to the area, a move they believe could boost local morale and finally give residents the kind of Dick’s they’ve been asking for. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, the mayor...
Portland Gyms Eliminate Heavy Weights After City Officials Agree Masculinity Is Offensive To Several Pronouns
PORTLAND, Ore. — Several Portland fitness centers announced this week they will be eliminating traditional heavy weights from their gyms entirely after city officials and wellness consultants agreed the weight room environment has long promoted levels of masculinity...