Another Fire Ignites Near Mount Hood as Oregon’s Historic Wildfire Season Tops 2.3 Million Acres
Another plume of smoke rose above the forests near Mount Hood on Sunday, adding one more fire to what has already become an extraordinary and exhausting wildfire season across Oregon. The new blaze, called the Austin Fire, was reported Sunday in the Mount Hood National Forest. It is burning in Clackamas County on the north side of Forest Road 46, about two miles west of the junction with Forest Road 4650. Initial reports Sunday afternoon estimated the fire at more than 30 acres as smoke...
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.
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...
Here’s Where to Find Oregon’s Most Exciting Fourth of July Celebrations in 2025
Discover the best 4th of July 2025 events across Oregon, from parades and festivals to fireworks and drone shows. Find family-friendly celebrations happening statewide.
This Massive Gem & Mineral Pow Wow in Prineville Is a Rockhound’s Dream Come True
If you’ve got a love for all things shiny, sparkly, or downright ancient, then clear your calendar—because the 79th Annual Jewelry, Gem, & Mineral Show is returning to Prineville, Oregon this...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
This Grateful Dead-Vibe Pizzeria In Southern Oregon Is A Psychedelic Slice Of Heaven
There’s something magical about stumbling onto a restaurant that feels less like a place to eat and more like an experience. The kind of spot where the walls are packed with personality, the music...
The Portland Soul Food Restaurant So Good Locals Wait In Line For Hours Just To Eat Here
There are certain Portland restaurants people mention with a kind of reverence. The kind of place locals insist you have to try at least once, visitors plan entire mornings around, and hungry diners...
Gov. Tina Kotek Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After December Storms
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following severe storms that impacted the state in mid-December. According to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, storms between Dec....
Springfield Massage Therapist Charged With Sexual Abuse, Defends Actions as “Technique”
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — What was supposed to be a routine massage has now led to criminal charges for a Springfield therapist who says he was simply following the “direction of tension.” According to court documents, Matthew Christopher Ramos has been charged with...
This Oregon Hot Springs Feels Like The Edge Of The World, And The Teepee Hot Tub Setup Is Pure Magic
It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since Danielle and I pulled off Highway 78 and into the quiet stillness of southeastern Oregon. Back in 2016, we began a 900-mile road trip and spent our first night at Crystal Crane Hot Springs. I remember stepping out of the...
Portland Democrat Loretta Smith Proposes Letting Politicians Open Carry In Gun Free City Hall
Portland has officially reached the point where a gun free building might soon come with an asterisk. After a recent protest disrupted a City Council meeting, Portland Councilor Loretta Smith announced she is drafting an ordinance that would allow council members to...
St. Helens Cheer Coach Convicted on Sexual Abuse, Alcohol Charges
ST. HELENS, Ore. — In news that will shock absolutely no one who’s been paying attention to St. Helens lately, a former local cheer coach has now been convicted of sexual abuse and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Anthony Trenkler, 27, of St. Helens, was found guilty...
Eugene Shooting Leaves 14-Year-Old Boy Fighting for His Life
A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a late-night shooting in Eugene. At 9:46 p.m. on February 17, callers began reporting shots fired in the Marche Chase Drive and Kinsrow Avenue area of Eugene, along with people running and vehicles fleeing the scene....
This Oregon Hotel’s Spa Just Earned National Recognition Among the Best in the U.S.
Tucked into the rolling hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, The Allison Inn & Spa has once again found itself in the national spotlight — and this time, it’s for something truly special. The luxury resort in Newberg was recently awarded Best Hotel Spa in the...
In Celebration of “America’s Most Popular Governor,” New Tina Kotek Action Figures Announced to Fund Oregon’s Progressive Future
SALEM, OR — Declaring it “a proud milestone in collectible governance,” a Portland-based toy startup announced Tuesday the release of limited-edition Tina Kotek Action Figures to celebrate what promotional materials describe as her status as America’s Most Popular...
Oregon House Passes Bill That Would Require Schools to Send “ICE Is Here” Alerts
Oregon lawmakers have decided that when federal immigration agents step onto school property, the most urgent priority is sending out a notification blast. On Tuesday, the Oregon House passed House Bill 4079, requiring public schools, colleges, and universities to...
Vote Fails on Oregon’s New Gun Control Bill. Meeting Paused. 20 Minutes Later… It Passes. Totally Normal.
In case you missed it, Oregon politics delivered another masterclass this week in how things definitely don’t look questionable at all. On Monday, during a work session of the House Judiciary Committee, an amendment tied to House Bill 4145, legislation dealing with...