Tufted Puffins Are Back in Oregon and Haystack Rock Is the Place to Spot Them
Spring on the Oregon coast brings more than just sunshine and wildflowers. It also marks the return of one of the region’s most beloved seabirds. Tufted puffins have begun arriving once again along the shoreline, drawing attention from visitors eager to catch a glimpse of these unmistakable birds. With their bold features and bright seasonal coloring, puffins are often described as some of the most recognizable seabirds in the world. Their expressive faces and oversized beaks have even earned...
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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.
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....
This Old-School Dinosaur Trail in Oregon Is Pure Retro Family Road Trip Nostalgia
There’s a stretch of Highway 101 on the southern Oregon coast where time does something a little strange. You’re cruising along, ocean on one side, thick forest on the other, maybe a little...
This Massive Hidden Canyon in Oregon Feels Like You Have the Whole State All to Yourself
If you’ve ever driven through north-central Oregon and thought, there’s gotta be something out there, you’re right… there is. And it might just be one of the most underrated places in the entire...
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This New Oregon Restaurant Is Serving Sushi Tacos and We’re Already Obsessed
If Eugene had a food love language, Kasumi House would be fluent in it. This isn’t one of those places that tries to impress you with buzzwords or over-designed plates. Kasumi House is cool in the...
Most People Drive Right Past This Oregon Coast Market, Unaware of the Exceptional Seafood Waiting Inside
There’s no shortage of great seafood on the Oregon Coast. That’s both a gift and a problem. From docks to diners, shacks to sit-down restaurants, the options can feel endless. For those of us who...
After One Visit, We Finally Understand Why Eugene Swears by This Sushi Spot
After hearing about Sushi PURE from enough friends that it started to feel intentional, my wife and I finally went in. It had reached that point where people were no longer casually recommending it....
Springfield Parents Raise Concerns After Teacher Allegedly Protests Topless Outside School
Parents in Springfield are voicing concerns after an incident allegedly involving a mathematics teacher from the Academy of Arts and Academics (A3), a public charter school in downtown Springfield. According to an interview conducted by journalist Rick Dancer, a...
Three Southern Oregon Towns Just Landed on the Northwest’s Best Places to Live List
ROSEBURG, Ore. – Southern Oregon is shining bright in 2025. Roseburg, affectionately known as “The Burg”, has earned national recognition after being ranked the #2 best place to live in the Pacific Northwest by WorldAtlas.com. Roseburg is known for its picturesque...
Human Remains Found Near Leavenworth Washington Believed To Be Fugitive Travis Decker’s
Authorities have recovered human remains on Grindstone Mountain, a wooded, remote region south of Leavenworth, that are thought to be those of Travis Decker, according to Chelan County officials and KIRO 7. The discovery came during a large-scale search led by the...
Oregon’s Jeff Merkley Urges U.S. to Join Allies in Recognizing Palestine as a State
Oregon’s Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley on Thursday introduced a resolution calling on the United States to formally recognize Palestine as a state — the first proposal of its kind to appear in the U.S. Senate, according to The Oregonian. Merkley’s measure,...
Jimmy Kimmel Live Pulled From Air Indefinitely Because Of Comments On Charlie Kirk
ABC has indefinitely preempted Jimmy Kimmel Live! after backlash over the host’s remarks about Charlie Kirk. Nexstar and FCC responses have raised questions about the show’s future.
Small-Town Oregon Principal Caught in Disturbing Child Pornography Sting
A small Oregon town is reeling after the arrest of Rainier Junior/Senior High School’s principal, who now faces serious child pornography charges. Authorities say the case began in August when the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office received multiple referrals from the...
Thurston High Students in Springfield Protest After Teacher’s Post on Charlie Kirk Death
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus debate in Utah has shaken the nation and sparked heated reactions far beyond the state’s borders. The fallout has reached Springfield, Oregon, where a Thurston High School teacher is under fire...
Grandpa’s Drinking Buddies Remain Skeptical of His New Man Bun
PRINEVILLE, OR — Tension gripped the corner booth at Rusty’s Tap & Grill Thursday evening as a group of lifelong drinking companions reportedly struggled to come to terms with local grandfather Walt Peterson’s brand-new man bun. The 76-year-old, known for his...
Seasonal Depression Season Returns As Oregon Once Again Slips Into Eternal Darkness
PORTLAND, OR — The Beaver State confirmed this week that Seasonal Depression Season has officially returned as Oregon once again slips into eternal darkness, a ritual as dependable as rain, moss, and Subaru Outbacks with coexist stickers. While Oregonians technically...
Man Drowns After Falling Into Thor’s Well Near Yachats
A man drowned Monday after falling into Thor’s Well, the third such fatality since 2017 at the notoriously dangerous natural feature near Cape Perpetua, just south of Yachats, according to The Lincoln Chronicle and the Yachats Fire Department. Emergency crews were...