Vegetation Fire Burns Near Jasper and Mount Vernon Roads in Springfield
A vegetation fire is burning near the Jasper Road and Mount Vernon Road area of Springfield Wednesday afternoon, with early reports placing the fire at approximately 3 acres. The fire was reported Wednesday, August 12, in an area north of Jasper Road and Mount Vernon Road on the southeast side of Springfield. Images from the area showed a visible column of smoke rising above the landscape as crews responded. According to information reported by KVAL and attributed to the wildfire tracking...
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.
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...
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...
The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Christmas Lights in Oregon
Millions of lights, visits from Santa, hot cocoa, German Christmas markets and more round out our favorites for holiday light displays in 2024!
Nabisco And Newport Announce Limited Edition Dungeness Crab Stuffed Oreos
NEWPORT, Ore. — In what experts are already calling “the most Oregon thing to ever happen,” Nabisco has officially partnered with the coastal town of Newport to release a new flavor nobody asked for...
Nation’s Worst Human Revealed As Guy Who Guns It Past Everyone Waiting Then Forces Way In At Merge Point
SOME RANDOM TOWN, OREGON — In a stunning development that has united commuters across political, cultural, and astrological lines, officials confirmed Tuesday that the nation’s worst human is, in...
Quiet Day On The Lake Ruined By Kid Who Doesn’t Know How To Fish
BEND, OR — What began as a peaceful, carefully planned morning of solitude on a quiet Central Oregon lake quickly unraveled Saturday after local father Mark Ellison, 42, made the critical error of...
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!
This Unexpected Restaurant Serves One Of Oregon’s Most Talked-About Steaks Since 1984
If you've spent much time in Oregon, you've probably heard the claim before: Portland has more strip clubs per capita than any other city in the United States. Whether you're a lifelong Oregonian or...
One Of Oregon’s Most Iconic Delis Is Still Packing In Crowds After Nearly 50 Years
Every Oregon town has those places that seem woven into the fabric of the community. They're the restaurants locals recommend without hesitation. The places where college students celebrate...
The “Killer” French Toast at This Former Oregon House Has Been Winning Hearts for Years
When people talk about Oregon's best breakfasts, a few famous names always seem to come up. But tucked away on a quiet residential street in Salem is a place that has earned a devoted following...
Oregon Quietly Pulls the Plug on Non-Citizen CDL Program
Something pretty significant just changed in Oregon, and most people probably haven’t even heard about it yet. As of March 16, 2026, the Oregon DMV officially stopped issuing and reinstating limited-term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and learner’s permits for...
Multnomah County Somehow Misplaces $150,000 in Gift Cards
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what absolutely no one familiar with government oversight will find surprising, Multnomah County has announced it cannot account for more than $150,000 in gift cards and cash-equivalent incentives handed out over the last few years. The missing...
Springfield Rolls Out Pilot Program Where Roof Guns Politely Ask “Hey Man, What Are You Doing?” Before Escalating
SPRINGFIELD, OR — In what city officials are calling a “measured, community-first approach to modern problems,” Springfield this week unveiled a pilot program featuring AI-powered rooftop security turrets that politely question suspicious individuals before taking...
One Of The Most Peaceful Train Rides In America Is Tucked Away In Oregon
There are places in Oregon where time doesn’t just slow down… it quietly slips away altogether. I discovered one of those places the moment I stepped aboard a vintage train in the tiny town of Elgin. The engine hummed to life, the whistle echoed across the valley, and...
New Oregon ‘Summit Assist’ Service Lets Hikers Skip Straight to the Scenic Part
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — In a move that’s already being called “the biggest breakthrough in outdoor recreation since paved parking lots,” a new service along the Oregon Coast is now offering visitors a chance to experience one of the state’s most iconic viewpoints…...
Family Desperate for Answers as 13-Year-Old Girl Vanishes in Washington
A Washington family is asking for the public’s help as the search continues for a missing 13-year-old girl who has not been seen in nearly a week. Leialoha Warr was last seen around 3:30 p.m. on March 31, 2026, in Puyallup, Washington, according to the Pierce County...
Oregon Tax Authorities Say Even ‘Secret’ Easter Eggs Must Be Declared As Distributed Assets
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling a “long-overdue clarification of seasonal compliance standards,” Oregon tax authorities confirmed this week that even Easter eggs hidden on private property must now be reported as distributed assets for tax purposes. The...
Kotek Approval Ratings Skyrocket After Powerful 20-Minute Litter Pickup Caught on Camera
SALEM, Ore. — In what political analysts are already calling “a turning point for the entire state,” Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s approval ratings reportedly surged overnight following a deeply moving 20-minute litter pickup effort that was, fortunately, captured from...
Oregon Woman Vanishes After Highway Breakdown and Ride With Stranger
A 28-year-old Oregon woman has seemingly vanished after a late-night highway breakdown led to her accepting a ride from a stranger along Highway 22, and her family says the circumstances just don’t add up. According to Oregon State Police, Maria Linda Jade Kilmer was...
From Snow in the Cascades to 70s This Weekend Oregon Forecast Flips Fast
Oregon weather is doing what it does best this time of year… keeping us guessing. If you stepped outside this morning and thought it felt more like winter than spring, you’re not wrong. After a powerful system moved through Oregon on Wednesday, conditions across the...