Oregon Lawmakers Gut Controversial Gun Bill, Push Measure 114 Start Date to 2028
Oregon lawmakers quietly pushed through a stripped-down gun bill Friday that mostly does one thing: kick the can down the road on Measure 114. House Bill 4145 originally contained several changes to the controversial gun control measure, but after a late rewrite, lawmakers gutted most of it. What’s left simply delays Measure 114’s effective date from March 15 of this year to Jan. 1, 2028. The move passed both chambers with little resistance, though not everyone was thrilled about it. Measure...
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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 Lighthouse Bed And Breakfast In Oregon Where A Ghost Comes With The Room Key
Stay at Oregon’s Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B, where history meets haunting. Guests still encounter Rue, the ghostly keeper who drifts through rooms, forever tied to the sea and shore.
Oregon Officials Say Flat Fire Was Not a Homeless Camp But Many Remain Skeptical
The Flat Fire, which has already burned 23,000 acres of forestland and destroyed multiple homes near Sisters, Oregon, has become more than a natural disaster. It is now the subject of a fierce...
Thousands Flock to the Oregon Coast for This Festival Where the Beach Turns Into a Canvas of Colorful Kites
Each September, the Oregon Coast explodes with color as giant kites take to the skies above Lincoln City. From September 19–21, 2025, families, artists, and dreamers alike will gather at the D River...
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!
The Oregon Steakhouse That Could Rival Anything In Texas
RingSide Steakhouse has served premium steaks, seafood, and legendary onion rings in Portland for over 80 years, offering a classic dining experience with award-winning wine and timeless charm.
The Woman-Owned Saloon In Oregon That Feels Like A Western Movie Come To Life
Blue Duck Saloon in Prineville, Oregon may be off the beaten path, but for those who know where to look, it has become a destination worth every mile. The saloon has built a reputation on elevated...
Killer Burger Opens New Location in Bend, Bringing Its Iconic Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon Burger to Central Oregon
Bend, Ore. — The wait is over for burger fans in Central Oregon. According to a report from KTVZ, Killer Burger has officially opened its doors in Bend, marking the chain’s latest expansion across...
Report: That Classy Peach of a Neighbor Is Outside Yelling at Her Child Again
EUGENE, OR — Residents of Elmwood Court were once again treated to the harmonious shrieks of local angel-in-human-form Stephanie Delaney, 35, who reportedly paused her morning manifestation ritual just long enough to deliver a full-blown verbal beatdown to her...
Portland Hotels Sell Out as Post Malone Fans Flood the City
PORTLAND, Ore. – Post Malone and Jelly Roll are about to drop more than just bars at Providence Park Saturday night — they’re dropping crowds, chaos, and a rare dose of economic adrenaline straight into Portland’s pulse. From bustling hotel lobbies to jam-packed...
Oregon’s $5 Billion Transportation Plan Dies but Lawmakers Still Want to Raise Your Gas Tax
A major transportation funding proposal in the Oregon Legislature has stalled, marking a significant development in the 2025 session. House Bill 2025, a large-scale transportation package aimed at raising billions of dollars for infrastructure improvements, failed to...
Oregon Swings Big With $800 Million MLB Stadium Plan for Portland
Governor Tina Kotek has officially signed off on Senate Bill 110, greenlighting up to $800 million in public funding to help finance a Major League Baseball stadium in Southwest Portland. The money would come from income taxes paid by future players and some team...
Portland Man to Be Publicly Beheaded in Pioneer Square After Suggesting ‘Let’s Hear Both Sides’
PORTLAND, OR — In a bold display of civic unity, city officials have announced the scheduled public beheading of a local man at sunset tonight in Pioneer Courthouse Square after he reportedly uttered the inflammatory phrase: “Let’s hear both sides.” The man,...
LeAnn Rimes Keeps It Real After Losing Teeth Mid-Performance in Washington
It was supposed to be a regular night of country nostalgia at the Skagit Valley Casino in Bow, Washington. But for LeAnn Rimes — and the lucky fans who witnessed it — the night took an unexpectedly hilarious turn when the country music star lost her front teeth...
Another Stretch Of Oregon Coastline Goes Car-Free, Here’s Why
Beaches in Manzanita are now car-free year-round. Learn why vehicles are banned, what it means for visitors, and how it helps protect this popular shoreline.
2 Million Acres of Oregon Forest Open to Logging After Roadless Rule Repealed
On June 23, 2025, the Trump administration officially repealed the federal “roadless rule,” a 24-year-old policy that had restricted logging and road construction on large swaths of national forestland. The change opens roughly 2 million acres in Oregon to potential...
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.
Eugene Joins Portland-Area Cities in Protesting Trump’s Iran Strikes and Rising Nuclear Tensions
On Sunday, June 22, protests were held in multiple Oregon cities—including Eugene, Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton—in response to President Donald Trump’s recent authorization of U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. In Eugene, approximately 100...