Kyron Horman’s Name Appears In Epstein Files, But It Ultimately Leads Nowhere
When we first saw chatter online about Kyron Horman being “mentioned in the Epstein files,” we’ll be honest with you. Like everyone else, we leaned forward. After 15 years without answers, you want something. Anything. A break. A new lead. A crack in the wall. About a week ago, we started looking into it quietly. What exactly was this file? Was there an actual investigative link? A documented connection? Something law enforcement hadn’t disclosed before? Now KOIN has published a story...
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.
This Historic Oregon Town Is A Walkable Wonderland Of Antique Shops And Vintage Finds
If you love antiques, shopping, and exploring for unique items and vintage clothing, Astoria, Oregon has a wealth of antique shops that are calling your name.
This Insanely Steep Gondola Ride In Oregon Ends At The State’s Highest Restaurant
This is one of those spots where you’ll definitely want to bring your camera to capture photos, as well as binoculars to take in all the stunning scenery.
One of Oregon’s Longest-Running Favorite Donut Shops Opened in 1974
There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's...
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!
Local Favorite Track Town Pizza Brings Its Legendary Pies to Thurston in Springfield
There are certain restaurants that become part of a town’s identity. Not just places you grab dinner, but places woven into memories. Since 1978, Track Town Pizza has been one of those places in...
This Old School Springfield Joint Serves A 5-Pound Burger That Is A Cardiologist’s Worst Nightmare
Some restaurants serve burgers. Others dare you to prove something. At Giant Burger, larger than life burgers have been part of their identity for generations. This old school burger joint in...
This Old School Oregon Café Might Serve The Best Marionberry Pie On The Coast
We weren’t planning to stop. That’s usually how the best Oregon coast discoveries happen. We were driving along Highway 30, the kids half asleep in the backseat, the Columbia River stretching out...
Portland Man Placed On Watchlist After Failing To Protest Anything This Week
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling a deeply troubling development, a 34 year old Portland resident has been placed on a community watchlist after failing to attend, organize, or aggressively livestream a single protest this week. According to neighbors,...
REI Says Goodbye to Downtown Eugene After Three Decades
After more than three decades on Lawrence Street, Eugene’s REI is packing up the climbing ropes, hiking boots, and paddleboards and heading across town. The outdoor co-op has called downtown home since 1992, tucked into the old Eugene Planing Mill building that gave...
Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco
EUGENE, Ore. — What began as a quick Saturday morning run for paper towels and a rotisserie chicken has reportedly turned into a full coming-of-age saga for local father Brent Halvorsen, who aged approximately 14 years while waiting for a front-row parking spot at...
This Insanely Steep Gondola Ride In Oregon Ends At The State’s Highest Restaurant
This is one of those spots where you’ll definitely want to bring your camera to capture photos, as well as binoculars to take in all the stunning scenery.
Gov. Tina Kotek Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After December Storms
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following severe storms that impacted the state in mid-December. According to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, storms between Dec....
Springfield Massage Therapist Charged With Sexual Abuse, Defends Actions as “Technique”
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — What was supposed to be a routine massage has now led to criminal charges for a Springfield therapist who says he was simply following the “direction of tension.” According to court documents, Matthew Christopher Ramos has been charged with...
This Oregon Hot Springs Feels Like The Edge Of The World, And The Teepee Hot Tub Setup Is Pure Magic
It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since Danielle and I pulled off Highway 78 and into the quiet stillness of southeastern Oregon. Back in 2016, we began a 900-mile road trip and spent our first night at Crystal Crane Hot Springs. I remember stepping out of the...
Portland Democrat Loretta Smith Proposes Letting Politicians Open Carry In Gun Free City Hall
Portland has officially reached the point where a gun free building might soon come with an asterisk. After a recent protest disrupted a City Council meeting, Portland Councilor Loretta Smith announced she is drafting an ordinance that would allow council members to...
St. Helens Cheer Coach Convicted on Sexual Abuse, Alcohol Charges
ST. HELENS, Ore. — In news that will shock absolutely no one who’s been paying attention to St. Helens lately, a former local cheer coach has now been convicted of sexual abuse and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Anthony Trenkler, 27, of St. Helens, was found guilty...
Eugene Shooting Leaves 14-Year-Old Boy Fighting for His Life
A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a late-night shooting in Eugene. At 9:46 p.m. on February 17, callers began reporting shots fired in the Marche Chase Drive and Kinsrow Avenue area of Eugene, along with people running and vehicles fleeing the scene....