What Caused the Palisades Fire in California? Clues Point to a Popular Hiking Spot
The Palisades Fire, which ravaged parts of Los Angeles and destroyed thousands of structures, is currently under investigation. According to the Los Angeles Times, the fire may have originated near Skull Rock, a popular hiking destination off the Temescal Ridge Trail in Pacific Palisades. The area, known for its stunning ocean views and rock formations, now bears the scars of devastation as authorities work to determine the fire’s cause. The investigation has unearthed an eerie connection to a...
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Search Continues For Cottage Grove Man Last Seen Near Raging River Bank
Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue teams are continuing their efforts to locate 61-year-old Robert Ray Bennett II, who has been missing since December 28, 2024. Bennett, a resident of Cottage...
This Taco Shop In Oregon Offers Authentic Mexican Flavors You’ll Never Forget
Flavorful food, huge portions, and friendly service, all at a good price. You can’t ask for a better taco shop than Axel’s!
Sneaker Wave Warning Issued for Oregon Beaches January 8th-9th
DOUGLAS, COOS & CURRY COUNTIES, Ore. — The National Weather Service has issued a warning for a moderate risk of sneaker waves along the coastlines of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. The...
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This Taco Shop In Oregon Offers Authentic Mexican Flavors You’ll Never Forget
Flavorful food, huge portions, and friendly service, all at a good price. You can’t ask for a better taco shop than Axel’s!
This New Restaurant in Oregon Has Locals Going Pho King Crazy for Their Pho
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a hot bowl of pho, especially in the long, cold, and wet Pacific Northwest winter. And now Eugenians can thank their lucky stars, cuz there’s a new Vietnamese...
This Family-Run Deli in Oregon Has Been Perfecting Sausages for Nearly a Century
Are you ready to savor a taste of tradition that has delighted Portland for nearly a century? Otto’s Sausage Kitchen, nestled in the heart of the Woodstock neighborhood, is more than just a deli;...
Kamala Harris’s House Under Threat as California Wildfires Consume Celebrity Homes
Here in Oregon, our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastating wildfires ravaging our neighbors to the south in California. The destruction unfolding in Los Angeles County hits close to home, as we’ve faced our own battles with fire in recent years. From the Eagle...
Fatal House Fire Under Investigation North of Junction City
A devastating house fire claimed the life of a Junction City resident on the evening of January 8th. Around 7 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fire at a residence on the 95400 block of Noraton Road, north of Junction City, following a request for...
Oregon Firefighters Deployed to Assist in California’s Wildfire Crisis
As Southern California battles several destructive wildfires in early January, Oregon firefighters are stepping up to provide critical support. As multiple wildfires wreak havoc across the Los Angeles area, at least two people have died, over 1,000 structures have...
Oregon Coast Braces for Massive King Tides Over 3 Days
The third and final round of king tides of the season is happening this weekend on the Oregon coast. If you’re headed out to see them, here’s what you need to know.
Search Continues For Cottage Grove Man Last Seen Near Raging River Bank
Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue teams are continuing their efforts to locate 61-year-old Robert Ray Bennett II, who has been missing since December 28, 2024. Bennett, a resident of Cottage Grove, was last seen standing on the bank of Brice Creek near a...
Portland Woman, 74, Held Hostage and Sexually Assaulted for 3 Days in Her Own Home
A 69-year-old man, Kenneth Gregory Williams, is facing horrifying charges after police say he held a 74-year-old woman hostage in her own home and repeatedly sexually assaulted her for several days. This deeply disturbing incident showcases an appalling level of...
Runaway Cow Keeps Oregon State Police Busy on I-84
Talk about starting the New Year with a bang—or should we say a moo? On January 1, the Oregon State Police were called to handle an utterly udderly bizarre situation: a rogue cow hoofing it down Interstate 84 near Hood River. This wasn’t your average backyard escapee....
Sneaker Wave Warning Issued for Oregon Beaches January 8th-9th
DOUGLAS, COOS & CURRY COUNTIES, Ore. — The National Weather Service has issued a warning for a moderate risk of sneaker waves along the coastlines of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. The heightened risk is expected to last from Monday morning through Tuesday...
Trestle Collapse in Corvallis Derails Train Into Marys River
A train trestle over the Marys River in Corvallis collapsed on Saturday afternoon, sending one train car carrying agricultural materials into the river and leaving two other cars unstable. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:08 p.m., involved a 19-car...
Oregon’s New Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect to Combat Pollution Across the State
As of January 1, 2025, Oregon has officially joined the growing list of states cracking down on single-use plastics with the enactment of Senate Bill 543. Passed by the Oregon Senate and House in 2023, this legislation bans food vendors from serving prepared meals in...