Oregon Pays $295K to Trans Inmate After Transfer to Women’s Prison and Abuse Lawsuit
In a case that has sparked renewed conversation about safety inside correctional facilities, Oregon officials have agreed to pay $295,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by an inmate who reported ongoing abuse while housed in a men’s prison. The inmate, Zera Lola Zombie, is currently serving a sentence that extends to 2049 after being convicted of manslaughter and first-degree assault in connection to the 2014 death of a girlfriend. Years into that sentence, a legal battle unfolded over what...
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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 Hidden Hobbit-Style Airbnb in Oregon Feels Like Stepping Into a Tolkein Book
There are places you book for a night… and then there are places that feel like you’ve stepped straight into another world. Tucked quietly into the rolling hills above the Columbia River Gorge near...
This Beloved Tigard Restaurant Has Been Serving Comfort (And Legendary Pie) Since 1979
There are restaurants you try once… and then there are the ones you grow up with. The ones where the coffee is always hot, the booths feel like they’ve heard a thousand stories, and the pie case...
This Hidden Oregon Trail Marks the Only WWII Bombing on the U.S. Mainland
There are places in Oregon where history whispers instead of shouts. No crowds. No big signs demanding your attention. Just a narrow trail winding through towering trees, the soft hush of wind...
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This Beloved Tigard Restaurant Has Been Serving Comfort (And Legendary Pie) Since 1979
There are restaurants you try once… and then there are the ones you grow up with. The ones where the coffee is always hot, the booths feel like they’ve heard a thousand stories, and the pie case...
New In-N-Out Near Portland Opens Thursday and It’s Expected to Draw Huge Crowds
If you’ve been waiting for another reason to make a quick trip across the river, this might be it. Southwest Washington is about to welcome a familiar favorite, and for plenty of Oregonians, it is...
People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Burgers At This Iconic Drive-In
There are places in Oregon where you go to eat, and then there are places where you go to remember why you love food in the first place. Just outside Portland in Milwaukie, there’s a drive-in that...
Oregon Family Who Vanished in 1958 Found in Car Submerged in Columbia River
For decades, the story of the Martin family lingered like a ghost along the Columbia River Gorge. It was one of those Oregon mysteries that people whispered about, revisited in old newspaper clippings, and passed down through generations. Now, nearly 70 years later,...
Newport Police Want To Remind Residents You Can’t Booby Trap Your Porch for Thieves
NEWPORT, Ore. — In what can only be described as the most 2026 sentence imaginable, the Newport Oregon Police Department took to Facebook this week to remind residents that no, you cannot rig an exploding package on your front porch… even if someone is actively...
This Retro Game Festival in Eugene Is Bringing Classic Gaming Back for One Weekend
There is something about classic video games that never really fades. The sounds, the pixel graphics, and the challenge of beating a level without saves or shortcuts all come rushing back the moment you pick up a controller. That feeling is exactly what the Eugene...
Amazon Workers Say They Were Told to Keep Working While a Man Lay Dead Nearby
A troubling situation inside an Oregon Amazon warehouse is raising serious questions after employees say work continued even as a coworker lay unresponsive on the floor. According to reports, a 46-year-old worker collapsed on April 6 while working inside the facility....
Tired Sea Lion Snaps After Being Climbed Over, Breathed On, And Generally Disrespected
NEWPORT, Ore. — What began as a typical afternoon along the docks in Old Town Newport quickly turned into an unexpectedly entertaining spectacle Tuesday, as two sea lions engaged in what onlookers are calling one of the most dramatic “dock disputes” of the season. The...
40-Foot Gray Whale Washes Ashore on Seaside Beach as Necropsy Planned
A large gray whale that had been drifting offshore for days washed up Tuesday morning on the south end of Seaside Beach, drawing attention from scientists and beachgoers along the Oregon coast. The whale, estimated to be about 40 feet long, was identified as a male....
Tufted Puffins Are Back in Oregon and Haystack Rock Is the Place to Spot Them
Spring on the Oregon coast brings more than just sunshine and wildflowers. It also marks the return of one of the region’s most beloved seabirds. Tufted puffins have begun arriving once again along the shoreline, drawing attention from visitors eager to catch a...
Southern Rock Legends Lynyrd Skynyrd Set Eugene Concert Date at Cuthbert Amphitheater
If you’ve been waiting for a night of classic Southern rock under the Oregon sky, this is it. Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd is officially headed to Eugene for a huge live show at the iconic Cuthbert Amphitheater, bringing decades of hits, guitar solos, and that...
Swarm of Earthquakes Hits Offshore Washington Waters, Largest Reaches 4.2
A burst of earthquake activity deep beneath the Pacific Ocean has caught the attention of scientists monitoring the Pacific Northwest—but officials say there’s no reason for concern on land. According to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, a series of tremors began...
Oregon Man Convicted of Raping Intoxicated Woman Re-Arrested by ICE in Salem
A man who was previously convicted in a high-profile sexual assault case in Oregon is once again in custody following a recent federal arrest in Salem. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Cristobal Felipe-Sarmiento was taken into custody on April 9,...