Oregon’s Whale Watch Week Returns March 21–29 With Stunning Gray Whale Migration Along The Coast
There’s something unforgettable about standing on the Oregon coast, scanning the horizon, and suddenly spotting that telltale puff of mist rising from the ocean. For a moment, everything slows down. The wind, the waves, the noise of the world. And then you realize you’re watching one of nature’s greatest migrations unfold right in front of you. From March 21 through March 29, 2026, Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon coast, offering one of the best chances of the year to see gray whales as...
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 Quiet Oregon Beach Town Feels Like a Hidden Paradise in November
After more than a decade of exploring every hidden corner of Oregon for That Oregon Life, we can confidently say that Brookings, Oregon is one of the state’s best-kept fall secrets. When November...
Eugene School District Woman Accused of Shipping Meth and LSD Nationwide in Online Drug Scheme
EUGENE, Ore. — A woman employed by the Eugene School District is facing serious federal charges after investigators say she helped run a nationwide online drug operation that shipped...
Nearly a Century Later, Beckie’s Café Still Serves Crater Lake’s Best Pie Since 1926
Tucked away in the lush forests of southern Oregon, just off Highway 62 on the road to Crater Lake National Park, sits one of Oregon’s most beloved hidden gems: Beckie’s Café. This rustic log cabin...
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If You Love Steak, This Oregon Steakhouse Is Your 2026 Destination
As we head into a brand-new year, more Oregonians are thinking less about resolutions and more about experiences. The kind you do not scroll past and forget, but actually remember years later. If...
Steak Lovers All Across Oregon Are Making a Point to Visit This Iconic Steakhouse
Some restaurants open quietly, find their rhythm, and slowly build a following. Others seem to arrive fully formed, already humming with energy, conversation, and word-of-mouth momentum. Lately in...
This Cozy Little Spot In Oregon Honors Nearly A Century Of Italian Family Cooking
If you have ever driven down Hilyard Street in Eugene and missed the unassuming building with the warm glow spilling from its windows, it is time to slow down and take a closer look. Inside, you...
Trump Orders Maps Updated To Show Portland As “Poop” Starting Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Declaring that Portland had “become a total disaster, maybe the worst in history,” President Donald Trump announced Friday that all official U.S. maps will be updated to replace the name Portland with the word Poop, effective Monday. “They’ve ruined...
Portland Business Owner Pitches Tent at City Hall to Protest Shelter and Gets Arrested
A 64-year-old Portland business owner, Paul Rudinsky, set up a tent outside City Hall to protest a new homeless shelter being placed next door to his Pearl District apartments. Within hours, police arrested him for trespassing. Meanwhile, across the city, sprawling...
Strange Noises Alert Oregon Residents To Crawl Space Squatter Living With String Lights, Flat Screen, And Meth Pipe
So apparently in Oregon, condos now come with bonus amenities like… a free roommate. A story at Fox News reports authorities have arrested 40-year-old Beniamin Bucur after discovering he had turned a crawl space under a Happy Valley condo into his own personal “tiny...
Vancouver Man Accused of Trying to Kidnap 11-Year-Old Girl Wanted After Skipping Court Again
How on earth did this even happen? A man accused of trying to snatch an 11-year-old girl off the street in Vancouver, Washington, simply did not bother showing up to court for the second time. And somehow, this is even allowed to happen. According to Fox 12 Oregon,...
Emigrant Fire in Oregon Grows Beyond 30,000 Acres, Forces Trail and Campground Closures
Just as Oregonians were gearing up for Labor Day adventures, the Emigrant Fire has thrown a wrench in travel plans. What started as a lightning strike on August 24, 2025, has exploded into a fast-moving wildfire that has already burned more than 30,000 acres southeast...
Oregon’s First Signs of Fall Foliage Are Starting to Show
Summer might still have a hold on Oregon with lingering heat and humidity, but hints of autumn are already peeking through. A few trees around the state have started to show flashes of gold and crimson, offering a small preview of the spectacular color change to come....
Spirit Airlines Pulls Out of Portland as Bankruptcy Cuts Hit 11 Cities
Spirit Airlines is preparing to pull out of Portland along with at least 10 other cities as part of its latest bankruptcy restructuring, according to Aviation Week. The carrier, which filed for Chapter 11 protection for the second time in less than a year, will also...
Portland Launches New “Adopt-a-Screamer” Program to Pair Residents With Their Favorite Downtown Yeller
PORTLAND, Ore. — In a bold new effort to “humanize the chaos,” Portland officials have announced the launch of the city’s first-ever Adopt-a-Screamer program, allowing residents to form lasting bonds with their favorite downtown sidewalk shouters. The initiative,...
44 Storefronts in Portland’s Pearl District Hit the Market as Residents Raise Safety and Homelessness Concerns
A major real estate investor is cashing out of Portland’s Pearl District. On paper, the explanation is high interest rates and stock performance. In reality, it is about a city that changed so dramatically over the last five years that what was once marketed as a...
Kotek’s Transportation Bill Clears House as Gas and Payroll Taxes Head to Senate
The Oregon House has pushed through Governor Tina Kotek’s controversial transportation funding bill during a special session. The measure, House Bill 3991, now heads to the Senate for debate and a likely final vote later this week. The bill was born after lawmakers...