Nike Founder Drops 3 Million to Boost Republicans While Kotek Faces Bottom Tier Approval
Nike founder Phil Knight has made his largest political contribution ever to Oregon Republicans with a 3 million dollar donation to the Bring Balance to Salem PAC on October 22 according to campaign finance filings. The PAC is focused on helping Republicans gain seats in the Oregon Legislature where Democrats currently hold supermajorities in both chambers. Knight, who is worth more than 31 billion dollars according to Forbes, has become increasingly vocal in his frustration with the direction...
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.
Top 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Oregon for 2024
Parades, barbecues, music festivals and more (and let’s not forget the fireworks). What are your plans for Independence Day 2024?
Wild, Wacky, And Fun – The Oregon Country Fair Is Going To Be Lit
Puppets, belly dancers, parades, jugglers, live music, tightrope walkers and more! This is the best collection of vaudevillians since the 1920’s!
This Ice Cream Festival In Oregon Is About The Sweetest Event You Can Experience
Is it really all you can eat? All you want? Yup! The Scooped Ice Cream Festival is coming with over fifty flavors of ice cream, and it’s all you can eat for the cost of admission!
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!
Locals Can’t Get Enough of the Hand-Pulled Noodles at Oregon’s Latest Chinese Haven
There are very few places in the Portland area to get great hand-pulled noodles, but we can all rejoice because now Noodle Dynasty is here! This new restaurant opened in January so they’ve only been...
Tickle Your Isolated Taste Buds with Divine Cake at This Little Bakery in Oregon
From decadent chocolate cakes, rich cheesecakes, and delicious torte, this place is set up to be your go to spot for a sweet treat!
Dig Into Authentic Detroit-Style Pizza Without Leaving Oregon
If you’ve lived in Portland for any length of time (and I have) you know how frustrating it is to see that nearly every new restaurant in town is a pizza joint. “We don’t need any more pizza!” you...
How To Build A Self-Feeding Fire That Burns For 14 Hours Plus!
I have to admit I've never seen a campfire quite as efficient as this, described by former biology teacher turned outdoor enthusiast and YouTuber Bob Hansler. How many times have you camped on a cold night only to be jolted awake by the frigid air because your fire...
Here’s 12 Movies You May Not Know Were Filmed in Oregon
With so many beautiful places in Oregon, magical forests and perfect small towns, filmmakers couldn't pick a better place to shoot a movie. Today, we've put together a list of some movies that you may not know were filmed in Oregon. If you are as fascinated by seeing...
24 Abandoned Places in Oregon That Are Downright Awesome
Oregon is home to so much fascinating history, and with that there is so many awesome abandoned places to explore here. Some of these places are slowly being reclaimed by the Earth, and some of them are just downright creepy... But nonetheless, awesome. The truth is,...
Latest reports confirm meth in Oregon is now 100% gluten free
PORTLAND, OR — Recently there was a scare in the tweaker communities of Oregon, as experts have reported there were dangerous levels of gluten found in methamphetamine on the streets of Portland. Gluten is a protein composite normally found in several types of grains,...
Experts warn gluten found in meth could be hazardous to your health
PORTLAND, OR — Health experts have today warned that meth found on the streets of Portland has tested positive for gluten, a protein composite normally found in several types of grains, including wheat, spelt, rye, and barley. Action on Gluten has...
The Neskowin Ghost Forest of Oregon is Incredible
This isn't your typical Oregon coast forest because it's actually in the water. Two thousand years ago a powerful earthquake shifted part of an ancient sitka spruce forest in Neskowin Oregon into the tidal zone, creating a graveyard of trees. To this day, the remains...
A whale exploded in Oregon in 1970, and the story will blow your mind
What do you do when an 8 ton whale washes up on shore? You blow it into a million stinky little whale pieces of course. This is the story that some of you may know, which took place in Florence, Oregon about an inexperienced highway engineer who thought the most...
The Essential Broken Top Hiking Guide
The hike to Broken Top is an absolute gem in Oregon, offering some of the most stunning views of ponderosa pine tree forests, vibrant fields of wildflowers, and a strikingly turquoise lake nestled in the shadow of a vivid purple volcanic crater. While it's a must-do...
Legendary Wrestler and Portland resident ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper Dies at 61
A sad day for "Rowdy" Roddy Piper fans, as TMZ Sports recently learns he has died at the age of 61. According to the story, legendary wrestler Piper, who was born Roderick George Toombs, passed away in his sleep from cardiac arrest at his home in...
The Fairview Training Center May Have The Darkest History in Oregon
Update October 2019: The previously abandoned buildings as shown in this article no longer exist. The property where the once Fairview Training Center existed is private property. This historical article is for informational purposes only. Please do not visit the...