Person Dies in 177-Foot Fall at Silver Falls State Park After Entering Closed Area
UPDATE: Authorities have identified the person who died Monday evening after falling from South Falls at Silver Falls State Park as 20-year-old Zachary Nicholas Mertens of Burlington, Kentucky. Oregon State Police said Mertens entered a closed area near the top of the 177-foot waterfall to pose for photographs before slipping and falling into the water below. OSP responded alongside the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Search and Rescue, and Silver Falls State Park rangers. A...
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.
Pick A Pumpkin And Get Lost In The Corn Maze With A Million-Dollar View of Oregon’s Backcountry
This place is like Halloween meets a wild west showdown, and it’s the hoedown you didn’t know you needed.
This Charming Pumpkin Patch In Oregon Doubles As A Country Store Straight Out Of A Fall Fairytale
Fall is finally here, and with it comes all the cozy traditions we wait for all year long: crisp mornings, golden leaves, and pumpkin-flavored everything. If you’re looking for the perfect spot to...
Thousands Flock to the Oregon Coast for This Festival Where the Beach Turns Into a Canvas of Colorful Kites
Each September, the Oregon Coast explodes with color as giant kites take to the skies above Lincoln City. From September 19–21, 2025, families, artists, and dreamers alike will gather at the D River...
Portland Police Warn Enforcing Laws Could Result In Suspects Staying In Jail For Entire Afternoon
PORTLAND, OR — In what officials are calling a “deeply concerning and potentially irreversible shift,” Portland police warned Friday that fully enforcing existing laws could lead to suspects...
Tired Sea Lion Snaps After Being Climbed Over, Breathed On, And Generally Disrespected
NEWPORT, Ore. — What began as a typical afternoon along the docks in Old Town Newport quickly turned into an unexpectedly entertaining spectacle Tuesday, as two sea lions engaged in what onlookers...
Oregon Leaders Urge Homeowners To Set Firearms Aside And Kindly Talk Things Out With Intruders
SALEM, OR — In what officials are calling a “more compassionate approach to unexpected late-night visitors,” Oregon leaders this week urged residents to set firearms aside and instead engage in...
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 Comfort Food Combo May Be The Most Oregon Meal Ever Because It Was Born Here
There’s something deeply comforting about a basket of crispy tater tots next to a perfectly golden corn dog. It's giving county fairs, little league games, school cafeterias, and childhood lunches....
People Travel Across Oregon Just to Attempt the 72 Oz Steak at This Iconic Steakhouse
There are some places in Oregon that become more than restaurants. They become traditions. Maybe it's the little diner your grandparents took you to after a baseball game. Maybe it's that coastal...
There’s a Secret Hidden Bar Inside This Historic Oregon School And It Feels Like a Treasure Hunt
There are places in Oregon that feel like destinations. And then there are places that feel like adventures. The kind where you arrive with a rough plan, only to completely abandon it an hour later...
Oregon Gas Prices Surge Past $5 Again And Rank Among The Highest In America
It’s happening again. You pull into a gas station, glance up at the price, and immediately wish you hadn’t. Because somehow, once again, Oregon drivers are paying some of the highest gas prices in the entire country. And this time, the gap is hard to ignore. Right...
Wildfire Erupts Near La Pine, Forcing Immediate Evacuations in Central Oregon Neighborhoods
A fast-moving wildfire near La Pine is putting parts of Central Oregon on edge Tuesday, as emergency officials urge some residents to leave immediately while others prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Firefighters spent the day working to contain a roughly...
This Hidden Oregon Garden Looks Like It Was Built By A Real-Life Wizard
There’s a certain kind of magic you don’t expect to find in the high desert. Out past the sagebrush and open skies of Central Oregon, where the landscape feels rugged and timeless, there’s a place that quietly surprises you. It doesn’t shout for attention. It doesn’t...
This Epic Oregon Drive-Thru Safari Lets You See Lions, Rhinos, And Giraffes Without Ever Leaving Your Car
There aren’t many places in the United States where you can watch a giraffe stroll past your windshield or hear a lion roar just a few yards away from your car. But in Southern Oregon, that experience is surprisingly real. Damara Zebra roam the grassy hills of...
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Offshore Near Bandon Early This Morning
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded early Monday morning in the Pacific Ocean west of Bandon, Oregon, according to seismic monitoring reports. The quake occurred at approximately 12:44 a.m. and was located roughly 80 to 120 miles offshore of the southern Oregon...
Ride a 1913 Trolley Along the Columbia River in This Charming Oregon Town
There’s something quietly magical about hearing the soft clang of a trolley bell echo along Astoria’s waterfront. It feels like the sound of another era rolling gently back to life. Along the edge of the Columbia River, a beautifully restored trolley glides down the...
Dramatic Rescue on Oregon Coast as Teens Are Pulled from Cliff at God’s Thumb
A peaceful Saturday hike along the Oregon coast turned into a tense rescue operation when multiple teenagers ended up in dangerous positions on the steep cliffs at God’s Thumb in Lincoln City. According to the Lincoln City Police Department, the incident unfolded on...
Portland Erects Massive Tina Kotek Statue to Recognize Her ‘Impressive Rise’ to Sixth Most Unpopular Governor in America
A towering new monument debuted this week in Portland’s Kenton neighborhood, and city leaders say it commemorates one of Oregon’s most “remarkable recent achievements.” Standing a proud 31 feet tall in the town square, the statue honors Governor Tina Kotek’s...
This Epic Tree-Top Adventure Park Near Portland Belongs On Your Oregon Bucket List
When the sun finally starts peeking through the clouds and Oregon’s forests burst back to life in spring, there’s no better excuse to get outside and try something a little adventurous. And just a short drive from Portland, tucked into the beautiful forest near Hagg...
Authorities Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Last Seen in Aurora, Possibly Headed Toward Eugene
Authorities in Marion County are asking the public to help locate Albina Kosar, a 16-year-old who has been reported missing and considered an endangered juvenile. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Albina was last seen Friday, March 6, 2026 at...