Yes, Really: Last Summer, Oregon Planned to Fine River Floaters Without a Permit
As Oregon prepares for another summer of floating rivers, paddleboarding, and drifting downstream with friends, many residents still remember the bizarre controversy that made headlines across the state last year. Not because it was funny, although plenty of people laughed about it. But because for a moment, it genuinely sounded like Oregon had reached a point where tying two inner tubes together might require government paperwork. Back in 2025, House Bill 2982 expanded Oregon’s Waterway...
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.
The Wild Story Of The Man In The Little Red Pinto Who Somehow Survived Mount St. Helens
At first glance, it almost looks like a photograph taken by someone who never made it home. A red hatchback, mid-1970s Ford Pinto Runabout sits motionless on a lonely dirt road deep in the forests...
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 Abandoned Oregon Ski Area Could Reopen After Nearly A Decade Silent
For years, the chairlifts at Spout Springs Ski Area have sat still in the mountains of northeastern Oregon, quietly weathering snowstorms, summers, and the passing of time. But now, after nearly a...
FOOD & DRINK
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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...
The Old School Oregon Steakhouse That Kept John Wayne Coming Back
There’s something magical about discovering an Oregon restaurant that instantly feels timeless. Not trendy. Not polished. Not trying too hard to impress anyone. Just authentic. That’s exactly the...
This Historic Oregon Tavern Dating Back To 1922 Is Still A Local Favorite Today
If you blink, you might miss it. Tucked away along a quiet country road outside Hillsboro, surrounded by open farmland and a slower pace of life, sits a red building that has been feeding Oregonians...
Nabisco And Newport Announce Limited Edition Dungeness Crab Stuffed Oreos
NEWPORT, Ore. — In what experts are already calling “the most Oregon thing to ever happen,” Nabisco has officially partnered with the coastal town of Newport to release a new flavor nobody asked for but everyone is now weirdly curious about: Limited Edition Dungeness...
Where To Find Perfect Sand Dollars On The Oregon Coast Before Everyone Else Does
There’s something oddly magical about walking an Oregon beach at low tide, scanning the sand for that perfect, pale disc tucked just beneath the surface. Sand dollar hunting isn’t just a coastal pastime here. It’s practically a rite of passage. If you’ve ever come...
Woman Airlifted from Oregon’s Blue Pool After Serious Injury on Popular Trail
What begins as a scenic hike along one of Oregon’s most iconic trails can change in an instant. That was the case Sunday afternoon in Linn County, when a 53-year-old woman from Terrebonne suffered a serious knee injury while exploring the popular Blue Pool trail along...
Oregon Firefighters Warn Trump Proposal to Repeal Forest Rule Could Raise Fire Risk
A major debate over the future of America’s national forests is gaining momentum, and in Oregon, where wildfire seasons have reshaped communities year after year, many are paying close attention. The Trump administration is considering repealing the Roadless Rule, a...
Tragedy on Mount Hood: Worker Killed, Another Injured After SkiBowl Chairlift Maintenance Accident
A tragic accident unfolded Thursday morning at Mt. Hood Skibowl, where one employee was killed and another seriously injured during a chairlift maintenance incident. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and major new outlets, the two workers were inside...
This Stunning Oregon Park Boasts 10 Waterfalls and Endless Spring Beauty
There are places in Oregon that are beautiful, and then there are places that feel like they were pulled straight out of a dream. For me, Silver Falls State Park has always been one of those places. I have visited countless state parks across Oregon over the years,...
This Hidden Oregon Garden Is Most Beautiful Between May and July When Thousands of Clematis Bloom
Some of Oregon’s most unforgettable places aren’t massive landmarks or crowded tourist stops. They’re quiet, beautiful spaces built slowly over time by people who simply loved something enough to dedicate their lives to it. That’s exactly the story behind Rogerson...
Portland May Soon Charge Residents and Businesses a Monthly Street Fee to Repair Roads
Portland city leaders are once again looking for a way to tackle the growing cost of maintaining streets, sidewalks, and traffic safety projects. This time, the plan comes in the form of a monthly transportation fee that would apply to homeowners, apartment units, and...
Two Separate Rescues in One Day Keep Crews Busy Along the Oregon Coast
It was a wild day along the Oregon Coast Saturday, where two very different rescue situations unfolded just miles apart, drawing major emergency response and plenty of attention from onlookers. From a helicopter hoist near Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint to a fire...
Police Say Oregon Woman Used Driftwood As Weapon In Fight Over Glass Float
What started as a peaceful morning treasure hunt on the Oregon coast reportedly turned into something a lot more chaotic. A Corvallis woman is now facing assault charges after police say she struck a man multiple times with a piece of driftwood during a dispute over a...