Oregon Man Convicted of Raping Intoxicated Woman Re-Arrested by ICE in Salem
A man who was previously convicted in a high-profile sexual assault case in Oregon is once again in custody following a recent federal arrest in Salem. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Cristobal Felipe-Sarmiento was taken into custody on April 9, 2026, by Homeland Security Investigations in the Portland area. Authorities confirmed he is being held pending removal proceedings. ICE special agents and officers from our Portland offices arrested CONVICTED RAPIST Cristobal...
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.
Locals Love This 24-Hour Oregon Diner, And The Strawberry Cheesecake Waffle Is Just One Reason Why
There’s something comforting about a place that never seems to close its doors. The kind of spot where the lights are always on, the coffee is always hot, and no one looks twice if you walk in at...
This Old School Astoria Gem Has Been Dishing Out Rich Frozen Custard For Decades
There are certain places on the Oregon Coast that feel stitched into your memory. For me, one of those places is Custard King. Every time I find myself in Astoria, whether it is a windy spring...
This Old School Springfield Joint Serves A 5-Pound Burger That Is A Cardiologist’s Worst Nightmare
Some restaurants serve burgers. Others dare you to prove something. At Giant Burger, larger than life burgers have been part of their identity for generations. This old school burger joint in...
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!
Oregon’s Oldest Restaurant Has Been Perfecting Turkey and Spanish Coffee for Over 145 Years
If Portland had a “living museum” where you could eat the exhibits, it would be Huber’s. This place has been feeding and watering Oregon since 1879, back when downtown was still rough-edged and...
This Longtime Seaside Restaurant Has Been an Oregon Coast Staple for 40 Years
I don’t remember the very first time I ate at Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, but I do remember the feeling. Cold coastal air outside, that familiar hunger that shows up after time near the ocean, and...
This Classic Oregon Drive-In Has Been Feeding Travelers Since the 1960s
Along I-84, where Boardman mostly registers as a quick exit and a stretch of open sky, sits a place that has quietly outlasted trends, chains, and entire versions of the town itself. C & D Drive...
Republican UFC Star Chael Sonnen Eyes Oregon Governor’s Office
Oregon’s own Chael Sonnen may be trading fight commentary for politics — and he’s not shy about his party line. The 48-year-old West Linn native, former UFC star, and outspoken Republican revealed that if his broadcast role at ESPN doesn’t survive the UFC’s new $7.7...
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...