50 Glass Treasures Will Be Hidden Along the Oregon Coast This Halloween Weekend
There are plenty of reasons to wander an Oregon beach in late October. The Pacific gets moodier, fall storms begin rolling in with more frequency, and those gray skies and crashing waves somehow make a warm drink and a long walk on the sand feel even better. But this Halloween weekend, Lincoln City is adding something extra to the experience: actual treasure. From October 30 through November 1, 2026, 50 additional handcrafted glass floats will be placed along Lincoln City's beaches as part of...
THINGS TO DO & EVENTS
Festivals, concerts, seasonal celebrations, and memorable Oregon adventures worth putting on your calendar.Fresh ideas for getting out and enjoying Oregon, from upcoming community events to unforgettable places and experiences around the state.
Thousands Will Flock to the Oregon Coast as Lincoln City’s Sky Explodes With Giant Kites This September
Lincoln City’s Fall Kite Festival returns September 25-27, 2026 with giant show kites, a glowing Night Fly, free kite making, performances and more.
The Goonies And The Lost Boys Are Taking Over An Oregon Drive-In For One Glorious ’80s Weekend
There are ordinary movie nights, and then there are the kinds of movie nights that feel like somebody climbed directly into your childhood memories, grabbed two battered VHS tapes from beside the...
Yelawolf Is Coming To Eugene, And This Is One Fall Concert You Really Shouldn’t Skip
If your October calendar currently consists of pumpkin patches, football, and wondering why Oregon suddenly decided it was winter at 7 a.m., we have something considerably louder to add to the...
Scientists Confirm Earth Fully Healed Thanks To Oregon’s 5-Cent Bag Fee
SALEM, Ore. — After decades of concern over melting glaciers, rising oceans, drought, wildfires, plastic pollution and the slow destruction of the natural world, scientists announced this week that...
Bend City Council Considers Ban On Vehicles Without Bike Rack, Ski Rack, Or Kayak Straps
BEND, OR — In what city officials are calling a long-overdue effort to “protect Bend’s visual identity,” the Bend City Council is reportedly considering a new ordinance that would prohibit vehicles...
Oregon Officials Review Latest Data, Troubled To Find Some Residents Still Making Ends Meet
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon officials reportedly called an emergency meeting this week after reviewing the latest cost-of-living data and discovering a troubling trend: a small number of residents may...
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!
You Can See Hundreds of Bison and Buy Free Range Meat at This 7000-Acre Oregon Ranch
There are certain things you expect to see while driving through northeast Oregon. Rolling wheat fields, old barns, cattle grazing beneath enormous skies, and eventually the jagged peaks of the...
This Beloved Oregon Restaurant Has a Train Running Through the Dining Room
Some restaurants win you over with a view. Others have a famous pie, a century-old recipe, or a neon sign travelers have been stopping beneath for generations. In Baker City, one of Oregon's most...
This Former Church in Downtown Springfield Is Now a Lively Food Hall With Drinks and Live Music
Some places make an impression before the food ever reaches the table. PublicHouse in downtown Springfield is one of them. I recently met up with fellow members of my high school graduating class,...
Oregon Facebook Data Center Quietly Processes Kotek’s Latest Criticism Of Data Centers
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Workers at an Oregon Facebook data center reportedly went about their day as usual this week, quietly processing Governor Tina Kotek’s latest criticism of data centers without commenting on the situation. The post, which warned about the growing...
Restrooms Smashed at Multiple Oregon Coast Parks as Rangers Scramble to Make Repairs
Anyone who has spent a day wandering the central Oregon Coast knows how important those little state park stops can be. They are the places where families pull over between beaches, road trippers stretch their legs, surfers change out of wet gear, and travelers make a...
Five People Found Dead at Rural Forest Grove Property After Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire
An early morning 911 call about a vehicle fire outside Forest Grove has developed into a major homicide investigation after authorities discovered five people dead on a rural Washington County property. Several domestic animals were also found dead at the scene, and...
Scientists Confirm Earth Fully Healed Thanks To Oregon’s 5-Cent Bag Fee
SALEM, Ore. — After decades of concern over melting glaciers, rising oceans, drought, wildfires, plastic pollution and the slow destruction of the natural world, scientists announced this week that the planet has finally been restored to perfect health thanks to...
Bend City Council Considers Ban On Vehicles Without Bike Rack, Ski Rack, Or Kayak Straps
BEND, OR — In what city officials are calling a long-overdue effort to “protect Bend’s visual identity,” the Bend City Council is reportedly considering a new ordinance that would prohibit vehicles from operating within city limits unless they are equipped with at...
Portland Man on Meth Breaks Into Business, Gets Shot, Then Sues for $10 Million and Gets Nothing
A bizarre Portland case involving an early-morning break-in, a business owner jolted awake inside his own building, a pair of bolt cutters, three gunshots, and a $10 million lawsuit has finally reached its conclusion, and it is the kind of story that perfectly...
Deadly Botulism Outbreak Has Killed Nearly 14,000 Birds Near Oregon-California Border
Nearly 14,000 birds have died in a growing botulism outbreak at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, just south of the Oregon border, and the timing could hardly be worse. The Klamath Basin is heading into one of the busiest periods of the year for migratory birds,...
You Can See Hundreds of Bison and Buy Free Range Meat at This 7000-Acre Oregon Ranch
There are certain things you expect to see while driving through northeast Oregon. Rolling wheat fields, old barns, cattle grazing beneath enormous skies, and eventually the jagged peaks of the Wallowa Mountains rising ahead of you. Image Copyright The Author A herd...
Built in 1945, Oregon’s Widest Covered Bridge Has Been Hit by Trucks, Raised Six Feet, and Somehow Survived
There is something wonderfully Oregon about finding an old covered bridge where you least expect one. Drive east from Eugene and Springfield on Highway 58, following the road toward the forested foothills of the Cascades, and the scenery gradually loosens its grip on...
This Old-Time Oregon Railroad Is One of the Most Magical Ways to See Fall Color
Ever wanted to take a stunning train ride through Oregon’s gorgeous landscape in fall? Sumpter Valley Railroad has you covered with fall and Halloween rides.