Thousands Flock to the Oregon Coast for This Festival Where the Beach Turns Into a Canvas of Colorful Kites
Each September, the Oregon Coast explodes with color as giant kites take to the skies above Lincoln City. From September 19–21, 2025, families, artists, and dreamers alike will gather at the D River State Recreation Site—just north of Depoe Bay—for the beloved Fall Kite Festival. This isn’t your average beach day. It’s a weekend where the horizon transforms into a canvas of huge, colorful squid swimming through the skies, whales breaching the clouds, and fast Rokkaku kites looping and whirling...
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.
Killer Burger Opens New Location in Bend, Bringing Its Iconic Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon Burger to Central Oregon
Bend, Ore. — The wait is over for burger fans in Central Oregon. According to a report from KTVZ, Killer Burger has officially opened its doors in Bend, marking the chain’s latest expansion across...
Oregon’s Hells Canyon Is Deeper Than The Grand Canyon, And It’s Dark History Runs Even Deeper
Deeper than the Grand Canyon, rich in Native legend, steeped in tragedy, and overflowing with fierce beauty, these are the untold stories of Hells Canyon in Oregon.
Trail Trouble at Crater Lake as Only Path to the Water Closes for Three Summers
Crater Lake’s only trail to the water is closing in 2026. Here’s what’s happening, how long the closure will last, and what it means for your next trip.
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!
Killer Burger Opens New Location in Bend, Bringing Its Iconic Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon Burger to Central Oregon
Bend, Ore. — The wait is over for burger fans in Central Oregon. According to a report from KTVZ, Killer Burger has officially opened its doors in Bend, marking the chain’s latest expansion across...
The Mouthwatering BBQ Spot Where Animal House Was Filmed And Brisket Is King
Savor slow-smoked brisket, ribs, and pulled pork at Rattlesnake BBQ in Oregon, where bold flavors, house-made sauces, and hearty sides create a mouthwatering BBQ experience worth the drive.
McMenamins Now Serving THC Infused Seltzers at Oregon Locations Just in Time to Honor Jerry Garcia
McMenamins is turning up the vibes and the cannabinoids this August with the launch of two brand new THC infused seltzers, available now at their Oregon locations. The legendary Pacific Northwest...
Study Confirms Campfire Smoke’s Primary Function Is Following That One Guy No Matter Where He Sits
In a groundbreaking revelation sure to devastate campers nationwide, researchers at the Institute of Outdoors Nuisance Studies confirmed Thursday that 100% of campfire smoke exists solely to stalk whichever poor bastard thought he was safe sitting by the fire. The...
Recorded Meeting Reveals Oregon Museum Board Member Called 15-Year-Old Victim a “Promiscuous Little Slut”
The family of a teenage girl is speaking out after alleging their daughter was sexually abused by 27-year-old Geoffrey Cannon, director of the Oregon Coast Military Museum in Florence. According to reporting from The Register-Guard, the girl was 15 years old and...
Kamala Harris to Visit Portland on Upcoming Book Tour
PORTLAND, Ore. – Former Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the road again – this time, not for the White House, but for bookstores across America. Harris will make a stop in Portland this fall as part of her newly announced 15-city book tour promoting 107 Days, a...
Gov. Kotek Proposes Raising Gas and Payroll Taxes to Avoid ODOT Cuts
SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek is moving ahead with a plan to raise Oregon’s gas tax and payroll tax to help fund the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and prevent layoffs of hundreds of employees. A special legislative session begins August 29, coinciding...
Another Pacific Northwest City Bans Sleeping In Public Spaces
After the Supreme Court upheld camping bans, Camas expands its ordinance, citing sanitation and safety, while advocates warn of worsening homelessness amid limited shelter options.
You’d Never Expect Chicago Style Grinders This Good To Come From A Little Shop In Oregon
This tiny Oregon sandwich shop has been slinging old school Chicago style grinders since 1996, and one bite is all it takes to see why folks say these subs will blow your mind.
Sue Kesey, Who Helped Put Springfield on the Map With Nancy’s Yogurt, Passes at 86
Springfield has lost one of its most beloved pioneers. Sue Kesey, co-founder of Springfield Creamery and the driving force behind the nationally loved Nancy’s Yogurt, has passed away at the age of 86. Sue and her husband Chuck were fresh out of Oregon State University...
Portland Police Promise Faster Response Times if You Agree to Commit Crime Closer to the Station
PORTLAND, OR — In an effort to address skyrocketing 911 response times, the Portland Police Bureau announced today that residents can now shave hours off their wait by committing crimes within walking distance of a precinct. “Look, we’re stretched thin,” said a...
One of the Tallest Douglas Firs on Earth, Oregon’s Doerner Fir, Still Burning Days After Fire
One of Oregon’s tallest and most storied trees, the Doerner Fir in Coos County, caught fire on Saturday, Aug. 16. Standing at 325 feet, the massive Douglas fir is among the tallest known in the world, and now firefighters are working around the clock to preserve it,...
Oregon’s Hells Canyon Is Deeper Than The Grand Canyon, And It’s Dark History Runs Even Deeper
Deeper than the Grand Canyon, rich in Native legend, steeped in tragedy, and overflowing with fierce beauty, these are the untold stories of Hells Canyon in Oregon.