Yes, Wildfire Betting Is Really a Thing, and Oregon Senators Want It Stopped
As wildfires force evacuations, destroy homes and send smoke across Oregon and the West, some people are apparently watching the devastation with something other than concern. They’re betting money on it. Online prediction markets have begun offering contracts that allow users to wager on wildfire outcomes, including how large a fire will become, how long it will burn and how much destruction it will cause. Now, Oregon’s two U.S. senators are joining a federal effort to put a stop to it. Sens....
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.
Theo Von Brings the ‘Return of the Rat Tour’ to Eugene This March
Comedy lovers in Eugene, get ready to laugh until your sides hurt because Theo Von is coming to town! The hilarious stand-up comedian and podcast host is set to perform at the Matthew Knight Arena...
Find Red, Pink, and White Glass Floats This Valentine’s Day in Lincoln City
Lincoln City’s beloved Finders Keepers glass float tradition continues in 2025, offering a year-round treasure hunt along seven miles of stunning Oregon coastline. February promises exciting...
Nine Inch Nails Announces ‘Peel It Back’ World Tour with a Stop in Portland, Oregon
Get ready, Oregon! The legendary Nine Inch Nails is hitting the road again for their newly announced Peel It Back Tour, and they’re making a highly anticipated stop in Portland. The Grammy-winning...
Kotek To Challenge Trump To Fight At First Recess, Confirms It’ll Happen By The Swings
SALEM, OR — In a bold escalation of political discourse, Governor Tina Kotek announced Tuesday she will be challenging former President Donald Trump to a full-on schoolyard fight at first recess,...
Portland Announces Easter Egg Hunt, Confirms Some Eggs Will Be Hidden in Sidewalk Poop
PORTLAND, OR — In an effort to keep traditions alive while also staying true to the city’s unique character, Portland officials announced this week that this year’s Easter egg hunt will include eggs...
Portland To Reinstall Historic Elk Fountain, Promises This Time It Will Only Be Vandalized Respectfully
After nearly six long years in protective custody, emotional counseling, and what sources describe as “a very intensive bronze detox program,” Portland’s beloved elk statue is finally returning to...
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!
New In-N-Out Near Portland Opens Thursday and It’s Expected to Draw Huge Crowds
If you’ve been waiting for another reason to make a quick trip across the river, this might be it. Southwest Washington is about to welcome a familiar favorite, and for plenty of Oregonians, it is...
People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Burgers At This Iconic Drive-In
There are places in Oregon where you go to eat, and then there are places where you go to remember why you love food in the first place. Just outside Portland in Milwaukie, there’s a drive-in that...
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,...
Florence Museum Director Gets No Jail Time for Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old Girl
Oregon parents are furious after KVAL News reported that Geoffrey Cannon, the former director of the Oregon Coast Military Museum in Florence, received no jail time for sexually abusing a 15 year old volunteer. Cannon was charged with four counts of second degree sex...
Portland Is Fine: Crime So Out of Control This Grocery Outlet Might Be Gone by Year’s End
As reported by KEZI, the Grocery Outlet located on NE Sandy Blvd in Portland’s Parkrose neighborhood is now on the verge of shutting down, possibly as early as the end of this month. Crime in Tina Kotek’s Oregon has become so extreme that even basic grocery stores...
Washington Couple Accused of Sick Plan to Drug and Abduct a Child
People just north of us in Yelm are shaken after investigators say they uncovered something truly horrifying inside one Washington couples home. Detectives say it was a disturbing plan to abduct a child, drug them, and commit crimes that are almost beyond...
Sweet Creek Trail Impacted by Boardwalk Damage; Northern Access Closed
The Homestead Trailhead, which provides access to the northern portion of the popular Sweet Creek Trail (#1319), has been closed until further notice after significant boardwalk damage was discovered. The update was announced in a social media post from the Siuslaw...
Live Humpback Whale Becomes Stranded Near Yachats, Drawing Overnight Crowd to Oregon Coast
A late-night scene unfolded along the shoreline near Yachats as word spread across social media that a live humpback whale had washed ashore Wednesday night. By the early hours of Nov. 16, dozens of people had made their way to the beach hoping to help the struggling...
Two Mexican Nationals Arrested After 73-Pound Meth Seizure on I-5 Near Cottage Grove
EUGENE, Ore. — A coordinated drug-interdiction effort along Interstate 5 led to a major narcotics seizure and the arrest of two Mexican nationals unlawfully residing in the United States who are suspected of trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine into Lane...
Oregonians Get Gouged Again as State Parks Strip Away Free Access and Jack Up Prices
If you were hoping to save a few bucks on your next Oregon coast getaway, brace yourself. State parks across Oregon — inland and along the coast — are about to get more expensive, and several long-standing free-day traditions are being scaled back or eliminated...
Governor Kotek Heroically Walks Through WinCo, Imagines Life If She Weren’t Rich
SALEM, Ore. — In a stunning act of courage and relatability, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek visited a WinCo Foods on Tuesday afternoon “to see how regular Oregonians live,” reportedly spending nearly seven minutes inside the store while bravely imagining what life might...
This Oregon Trail Ends At A Historic Fire Lookout With Absolutely Breathtaking Views
This epic Central Oregon hike is steeped in Indigenous lore, packed with wildflowers, and opens up to unforgettable vistas of the surrounding peaks.
Kotek Signs $300 Million “Emergency” Transportation Bill as Gas and Fees Set to Rise
After weeks of silence and mounting criticism, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has finally signed House Bill 3991, the so-called emergency transportation package, into law after sitting on it for more than a month. The measure fills a $300 million funding gap for the...