Oregon Air Quality Update: Prineville, La Pine and Burns Among the Worst This Morning
Much of Western Oregon is waking up to surprisingly clean air Tuesday morning, but cross the Cascades and the picture changes fast. Wildfire smoke continues to hang over portions of Central and Eastern Oregon on August 11, with Prineville, La Pine, Burns, Madras, Enterprise, Bend and Redmond, and John Day all reporting air quality in the EPA’s “Unhealthy” category early Tuesday. At the same time, Portland, Eugene, Salem, Corvallis and much of the Oregon Coast were firmly in the “Good” range....
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 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...
Experience the Thrill of Oregon’s Legendary Pendleton Round Up This September
If there’s one Oregon event that embodies the Wild West spirit, it’s the Pendleton Round-Up. Since 1910, this legendary rodeo has drawn cowboys, cowgirls, and spectators from across the globe to...
The Oregon Country Fair Celebrates 56 Years of Magic in the Woods This Weekend
For one weekend every July, a quiet stretch of forest outside Eugene transforms into something straight out of a dream. The air fills with music and laughter, the trails come alive with costumed...
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...
Trump Gives Portland 48 Hours to “Figure It Out” Before “We Push the Big Button”
PORTLAND, OR — Calling the situation “very concerning, very chaotic, frankly a mess,” President Donald Trump issued a firm 48-hour ultimatum Tuesday demanding that the city of Portland “figure it...
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...
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!
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...
This Small Oregon Market Is Hiding Giant $7 Sandwiches Worth Pulling Off I-5 For
Some of Oregon’s best food surprises aren’t found in trendy neighborhoods or flashy storefronts. Sometimes, they’re tucked inside the kind of place you’d drive past without a second glance. That’s...
This Tiny Oregon Italian Restaurant Feels Like A Secret Mediterranean Escape In The Foothills
There are some restaurants you stumble across once and never forget. The kind of spot you tell your friends about weeks later because you’re still thinking about the meal. Tucked along Highway 58 in...
Former Allies Refuse To Endorse Kotek Again In Growing Political Blow
Governor Tina Kotek’s grip on political support in Oregon just took another hit, and this time it’s coming from groups that once stood firmly in her corner. According to reporting from KOIN 6 News, two organizations that backed Kotek during her 2022 run for governor...
Major Revisions Removed From Oregon Gun Control Bill In Senate Committee
A bill that could have significantly expanded Oregon’s controversial gun control law just hit a major roadblock in Salem. According to reporting from Bearing Arms, the Oregon Senate Rules Committee removed several of the most controversial provisions from House Bill...
Mayor Says Community Would Benefit From A Much Bigger Dick’s
EUGENE, OREGON — City leaders say they’re exploring plans to bring a much bigger Dick’s to the area, a move they believe could boost local morale and finally give residents the kind of Dick’s they’ve been asking for. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, the mayor...
Portland Gyms Eliminate Heavy Weights After City Officials Agree Masculinity Is Offensive To Several Pronouns
PORTLAND, Ore. — Several Portland fitness centers announced this week they will be eliminating traditional heavy weights from their gyms entirely after city officials and wellness consultants agreed the weight room environment has long promoted levels of masculinity...
Oregon Official Governing Portland Region From Spain, Calls It “Occasional” Visit
According to reporting from The Oregonian/OregonLive, an Oregon elected official has been attending Metro Council meetings remotely for months at a time while sometimes being in Spain, a situation that has many people wondering how “local government” is supposed to...
Portland Hospitals Report 38% Increase In Genderless Babies Born With Naturally Occurring Blue Hair
PORTLAND, OR — Doctors across Portland say they are closely studying a surprising new trend after hospitals reported a 38% increase in babies being born both genderless and with naturally occurring blue hair, a phenomenon physicians are cautiously describing as...
Eugene Protester Hospitalized After Attacking Moving SUV At 6th And Pearl
If you ever wondered what happens when you block traffic, jump on a stranger’s vehicle, and start smashing their windshield, Eugene Police just provided a helpful real world demonstration. According to a post from the Eugene Police Department, officers responded...
Wyden Appears Lost In Thought, Likely Recalling The Time Dysentery Almost Took Him Out In 1848
WASHINGTON—Sen. Ron Wyden appeared visibly distant during a routine budget hearing Tuesday, staring solemnly into space as if mentally revisiting the harrowing weeks in 1848 when dysentery nearly claimed his life somewhere along the Oregon Trail just before reaching...
Kyron Horman’s Name Appears In Epstein Files, But It Ultimately Leads Nowhere
When we first saw chatter online about Kyron Horman being “mentioned in the Epstein files,” we’ll be honest with you. Like everyone else, we leaned forward. After 15 years without answers, you want something. Anything. A break. A new lead. A crack in the wall. About a...
Local Gang Member Cancels Planned Robbery After Learning New Gun Law Takes Effect Monday
PORTLAND, OR — In a stunning triumph for modern public policy, local gang member Rico “Lil Torque” Martinez announced Sunday night that he has canceled a planned armed robbery after discovering that new gun control laws officially take effect Monday morning. “I mean,...