PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling a major step forward for aquatic inclusivity, Oregon announced this week that all public swimming pools will be required to employ at least one certified drag queen lifeguard during Pride Month. The new program, officially known as the Aquatic Fabulousness Initiative, is scheduled to begin immediately and will affect public pools from Astoria to Ashland. According to state officials, traditional lifeguard certifications are no longer enough. "We...
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.
This Columbia Gorge Hike Ends On A Stone Summit With Sweeping Views Of Five Volcanoes
There are certain places in Oregon that make you stop talking for a minute. Not because there isn't anything to say, but because your brain is too busy trying to process what your eyes are seeing....
Oregon’s Lavender Season Is About To Explode And These Summer Festivals Smell Like Pure Magic
There are certain moments in Oregon that feel almost unreal. The first warm evening on the coast. The smell of pine after rain in the Cascades. Sunlight breaking through vineyards in wine country....
This Southern Oregon Resort Lets You Soak in Mineral Springs Without Even Leaving Your Room
Just outside Ashland, where vineyards roll across the hills and the mountains rise in the distance, there’s a place where time seems to slow down. The world gets quieter here. Phones get forgotten....
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 Taco Truck Serves Some Of The Best Tacos In Oregon And Locals Can’t Get Enough
I’ll be honest right up front. I’m a sucker for Mexican food. If I had to pick one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of my life, Mexican would be right there at the top. The flavors, the variety,...
In-N-Out Is Coming To The Portland Area, But Traffic Might Be The Bigger Story
If you’ve driven through Tanasbourne lately, you’ve probably noticed it taking shape. The long-awaited In-N-Out Burger in Hillsboro is nearly finished, and for a lot of Oregonians, that means one...
New Portland Eatery Lets Guests Cook Their Own Meal Over Shared Barrel Fire For Added Authenticity
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what city officials are calling “a bold step forward for Portland’s ever-evolving culinary scene,” a new open-air dining concept has officially launched this week, offering...
City of Portland Absolutely Obliterated as Urban War Escalates
It’s been a long time coming. After years of jokes about endless protests, artisanal chaos, and bridges that seem to exist just to get spray-painted, Portland has finally fulfilled every wild exaggeration by spontaneously detonating into a massive fireball. The city...
Portland Leaders Float Plan To Convert ICE Building Into Airbnb With ‘Luxury Detention Suites’
PORTLAND, OR — City officials are floating a bold new proposal to convert Portland’s controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement building into an Airbnb, touting it as a potential goldmine of “luxury detention suites” and ironic tourist appeal. Under the plan,...
Trump Sends Troops to Portland, Still No Word If Epstein Files Are Hidden in ICE Basement
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling “Operation Basement Sweep,” President Trump doubled down on his commitment to locate the alleged Epstein files, personally insisting they are buried somewhere beneath Portland’s ICE facility. The same president who just...
Trump Announces Plan to Send Troops to Portland, Promises ‘Full Force if Necessary’
President Donald Trump said Saturday he has ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to deploy U.S. military forces to Portland, declaring on Truth Social that he was prepared to authorize the use of “full force” against unrest in the city. Trump wrote that the move...
Multnomah Falls Becomes First Pay-Per-View Waterfall as Oregon Finds New Way to Monetize Nature
If it feels like Oregon is charging you for the very air you breathe, that’s because they probably just haven’t figured out how to meter it yet. After the freshly announced $10 parking fee at Vista House, Oregon State Parks has unveiled its boldest plan yet: slapping...
This Is Not Satire: Portland Rolls Out $100 Fines for Sidewalk Camping in November
PORTLAND, Ore. In news that sounds like a rejected Onion headline but is unfortunately very real, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has announced the city will once again begin enforcing its camping ban starting Nov. 1. Yes, the same ban that originally went into effect in...
Oregon State Parks Slaps $10 Parking Fee on Vista House as Tax Hikes Keep Rolling In
If it feels like Oregon is inventing new ways to get into your wallet every week, you’re not imagining things. Hot on the heels of Gov. Tina Kotek’s push for what many are calling the largest tax increase in Oregon history, Oregon State Parks just announced yet...
Once You Try These Apple Cider Donuts In Oregon, You’ll Be Hooked For Life
As September rolls into October and the leaves start showing off their golden glow, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a trip to Red Berry Barn in Sherwood. Their annual Fall Harvest Festival (September 20 – October 31, 2025) is back, and it’s...
Report: Some People Are Dying
In what experts are calling “technically not new, but still sort of a bummer,” reports are surfacing that some people, in fact, are dying. The revelation has stunned absolutely no one, yet continues to be treated as breaking news by local relatives who “can’t believe...
Eugene Federal Building Hosts Fall’s Most Exclusive Umbrella Fashion Week
EUGENE, Ore. — Fall fashion week found an unlikely stage Tuesday night as the Eugene Federal Building transformed into the runway for a daring new streetwear collection featuring oversized black umbrellas, tactical accents, and bold percussion on government-issued...