Mt. Hood Meadows Ordered to Evacuate as Grasshopper Fire Threatens the Area
Mt. Hood Meadows is under a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order as the Grasshopper Fire continues burning through the forests east of Mount Hood. The popular ski resort announced the evacuation Tuesday morning, asking employees, visitors, and members of the public to stay away from the area while firefighters respond to the growing emergency. Resort officials said they were communicating with the U.S. Forest Service and closely watching weather conditions that could affect the fire. For...
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.
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...
Cosmic Tubing Returns to Mt. Hood Skibowl for Winter 2024
Oregon’s winter wonderland is back, and with it comes an electrifying event that has become a hallmark of seasonal fun: Cosmic Tubing at Mt. Hood Skibowl! Starting yesterday, November 29, 2024, the...
BrewLights Returns to the Oregon Zoo This Weekend
This weekend, the Oregon Zoo in Portland is hosting its sixth annual BrewLights event on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. This 21-and-over festival offers...
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...
Springfield 24-Hour Spa Insists Green Water Is For St. Patrick’s Day, Not Whatever’s Been Brewing Since 2009
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Staff at a local 24-hour soaking spa say the noticeably green color of their hot tub water this week is completely intentional and absolutely related to St. Patrick’s Day,...
Tina Kotek Makes Whoopsie Face As Staff Confirm $800 Billion Budget Has Completely Vanished Into A Black Hole
SALEM, OR — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek reportedly made what staff are now describing as her “official woopsie face” Tuesday afternoon after aides confirmed that the state’s $800 billion budget had...
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 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...
New Brazillian Steakhouse In Tigard Is Giving More Meat Than You Can Handle
Fair warning… this is not the kind of place you go when you’re trying to “be good.” Fogo de Chão has officially opened at Bridgeport Village in the old McCormick & Schmicks building (RIP),...
This Tiny Sandwich Shop In Oregon Has Lines Out The Door And Locals Happily Wait Anyway
Over the years, Luigi’s has proudly served over a million sandwiches, cementing its status as an iconic institution in Medford’s culinary scene.
Kristi Noem Poses on ICE Building in Superhero Suit Just To Remind Tina Who’s Boss
In what witnesses are calling “the most powerful photo op since the moon landing,” U.S. Secretary of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem, ascended the roof of Portland’s ICE building Tuesday morning wearing a full superhero suit, striking a series of commanding poses...
The Oregon Pumpkin Patch That Feels Like Stepping Into a Hallmark Movie This Fall
As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, there’s no better way to embrace the flavors of fall than with a trip to Bauman’s Farm & Garden in Gervais, Oregon. Known for its farm-fresh produce and mouthwatering baked goods, Bauman’s is the perfect spot...
Kotek Calls for Oregon Guard to Stand Down as Legal Battle Over Federal Orders Deepens
According to OPB, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has called for the demobilization of roughly 200 Oregon National Guard members stationed at Camp Rilea near Astoria, as well as California National Guard troops currently based at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas County. In a...
Federal Troops Land in Oregon as Kotek Warns of “Assault on State Sovereignty”
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson are condemning the deployment of out-of-state National Guard troops to Oregon, calling the federal move unlawful, unnecessary, and politically motivated. Kotek...
This Oregon Candy Wonderland With a 21 Foot Chocolate Waterfall Would Make Willy Wonka Proud
If Willy Wonka ever opened a shop in Oregon, it would look a lot like this. Hidden in plain sight on NE 181st Avenue in Portland, Candy Basket Inc. is part old-fashioned candy store, part chocolate factory, and entirely magical. It’s a place where childhood nostalgia...
Portland Police Host Knitting Circle Across the Street While Feds Make Arrests at ICE Building
PORTLAND, OR — In a shocking display of civic multitasking, Portland Police officers were spotted this week across from the ICE building… peacefully knitting scarves, baby blankets, potholders, and one extremely lumpy sweater while federal agents tackled protesters to...
ICE Deploys Cougars in Portland, Says Pepper Spray ‘Just Wasn’t Scary Enough’
PORTLAND, OR — After years of experimenting with tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper spray, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apparently decided to step things up a notch. On Thursday night, officers stunned protesters outside Portland’s ICE facility by...
National Guard Troops Beg to Be Reassigned After Briefing Includes Photos of Portland’s Nude Cyclists
PORTLAND, OR — Freshly mobilized National Guard troops are already filing desperate reassignment requests after their first Portland briefing included photos from the city’s notorious World Naked Bike Ride. The “emergency ride,” hastily announced on social media by...
Move Over Netflix: Portland ICE Protests Officially Crowned America’s Binge-Worthy Reality Series
PORTLAND, OR — Forget “Stranger Things” and “Love Is Blind.” The hottest new reality series gripping America isn’t on Netflix, Hulu, or HBO—it's the nightly Portland ICE protests, streaming live on every platform where chaos can be uploaded in 4K. With a perfect blend...
Bend Locals Say Fall Didn’t Officially Begin Until Patagonia Over Flannel Guy Walked Drake Park With Coffee
BEND, OR — Despite what the calendar claims, residents say autumn didn’t truly begin until a smug Bend man in Patagonia over flannel strutted through Drake Park this weekend, clutching a $7 latte like it was the Olympic torch of fall. Witnesses describe the moment as...