Oregon Republicans Push Constitutional Right to Hunt, Fish and Farm After IP 28 Fails
In a state where fishing boats crowd coastal harbors, hunting camps are a longtime family tradition and farms stretch from the Willamette Valley to the high desert, a new political battle is taking shape over how Oregon protects those ways of life. Republican leaders announced Tuesday that they intend to pursue an amendment to the Oregon Constitution guaranteeing the right to hunt, fish, gather wild foods, grow crops and raise animals. The effort is being spearheaded by state Sen. Christine...
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.
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...
Celebrate Christmas Under A Million Lights At Glow Eugene 2024
A million glowing lights, visits with Santa, good food, and great photo opportunities – this is one Christmas event you don’t want to miss this year!
8 Oregon Towns That Feel Like A Hallmark Movie During The Holidays
If you’re dreaming of twinkling lights, charming festivities, and cozy holiday vibes straight out of a Hallmark movie, Oregon has you covered. These adorable Oregon towns go all out to capture the...
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...
Portland Erects Massive Tina Kotek Statue to Recognize Her ‘Impressive Rise’ to Sixth Most Unpopular Governor in America
A towering new monument debuted this week in Portland’s Kenton neighborhood, and city leaders say it commemorates one of Oregon’s most “remarkable recent achievements.” Standing a proud 31 feet tall...
Experts Say Americans May Still Be Able To Drive This Summer If They Replace Luxuries Like Food With Gasoline
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A team of leading economic experts released a hopeful report Tuesday suggesting that millions of Americans may still be able to drive their cars this summer, provided they make a...
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...
Nonprofit Volunteers ‘The Soup Ladies’ Face Harassment After Serving ICE in Portland
A group of women known as The Soup Ladies, beloved across the Pacific Northwest for their selfless service to first responders, are now facing harassment after serving meals to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at the Portland federal facility. The...
Christine Drazan Announces 2026 Run for Oregon Governor
Senator Christine Drazan is back in the race for Oregon governor, officially announcing Monday morning that she will seek the state’s top office again in 2026. The Republican from Canby made her announcement at Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland, telling...
Hey You Guys! LEGO Just Dropped a Goonies Set, and It’s Pure Treasure for Movie Fans
If you grew up yelling “Goonies never say die!” or dreaming of treasure maps hidden in old attics, this one’s for you. LEGO has officially unveiled LEGO Ideas The Goonies (Set #21363), a massive, nostalgia-packed tribute to the 1985 cult classic filmed right here in...
You Can’t Make This Up: Dozens of Oregon Students Ate Pretzels Contaminated With Oven Cleaner
You really can’t make this stuff up. In a headline that's now making national news, about 50 students at Fowler Middle School in Tigard got more than they bargained for during lunch this week — when the “salt” on their pretzels turned out to be granulated oven...
This Quiet Oregon Beach Town Feels Like a Hidden Paradise in November
After more than a decade of exploring every hidden corner of Oregon for That Oregon Life, we can confidently say that Brookings, Oregon is one of the state’s best-kept fall secrets. When November rolls in and most coastal towns start to quiet down, this little...
This Eerie Underground Tour Beneath Astoria Reveals a Hidden Side of Oregon’s Oldest City
Beneath the streets and sidewalks of Astoria lies a secret world few visitors ever see — a dimly lit labyrinth of tunnels, artifacts, and stories from Oregon’s oldest coastal city. Astoria Underground Tour / Trip Advisor The Astoria Underground Tour takes guests below...
Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups Arrested by FBI in Gambling Investigation
In a stunning turn of events for Portland basketball fans, Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested as part of a sweeping federal investigation into illegal sports gambling. According to federal officials, Billups was taken into custody early...
Gresham Woman Shot While Helping Stranger Outside Bar, Doctors Unsure If She’ll Walk Again
As reported by FOX 12 Oregon, a 30-year-old Gresham woman may never walk again after being shot while trying to help a stranger who was being attacked outside a bar early Sunday morning. Myranda Rice, a mother of two young girls, remains hospitalized after being...
Eugene School District Woman Accused of Shipping Meth and LSD Nationwide in Online Drug Scheme
EUGENE, Ore. — A woman employed by the Eugene School District is facing serious federal charges after investigators say she helped run a nationwide online drug operation that shipped methamphetamine, LSD, and other narcotics through the mail. Federal prosecutors...
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Deploy Oregon National Guard to Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — A months-long legal battle between Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and the Trump administration over federal authority and state sovereignty reached a pivotal moment Monday, as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the White House to move forward with...