ODFW Confirms Sighting Of Extremely Rare Portland Seagull
PORTLAND, Ore. — Wildlife officials say they've confirmed the first documented sighting of an Extremely Rare Portland Seagull, a subspecies long believed to exist only in stories told by brewery owners, baristas, and people who somehow manage to turn every conversation into a podcast. The bird was photographed this week along Portland's waterfront, immediately drawing attention from birdwatchers and local residents after researchers noticed several unusual characteristics not commonly found...
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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.
This Abandoned Oregon Ski Area Could Reopen After Nearly A Decade Silent
For years, the chairlifts at Spout Springs Ski Area have sat still in the mountains of northeastern Oregon, quietly weathering snowstorms, summers, and the passing of time. But now, after nearly a...
This Tiny Oregon Gold Rush Town Might Be The Most Charming Getaway In The State
There are places in Oregon that feel beautiful, and then there are places that feel like stepping into another time entirely. Jacksonville is one of those places. Tucked into the rolling hills of...
This Grateful Dead-Vibe Pizzeria In Southern Oregon Is A Psychedelic Slice Of Heaven
There’s something magical about stumbling onto a restaurant that feels less like a place to eat and more like an experience. The kind of spot where the walls are packed with personality, the music...
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Locals Love This 24-Hour Oregon Diner, And The Strawberry Cheesecake Waffle Is Just One Reason Why
There’s something comforting about a place that never seems to close its doors. The kind of spot where the lights are always on, the coffee is always hot, and no one looks twice if you walk in at...
This Old School Astoria Gem Has Been Dishing Out Rich Frozen Custard For Decades
There are certain places on the Oregon Coast that feel stitched into your memory. For me, one of those places is Custard King. Every time I find myself in Astoria, whether it is a windy spring...
The Little Boat in Astoria That Put Albacore Fish and Chips on the Map
We first wrote about the Bowpicker back in 2017, and nearly a decade later it remains one of the most iconic food stops on the Oregon Coast. In a state full of incredible seafood, trendy coastal...
Bend Police Fish Out a Subaru After It Tried to Go River Rafting Without a Paddle
BEND, Ore. — The Deschutes River has a new guest star, and no, it wasn’t a kayaker or paddleboarder—it was a Subaru Outback. Around 3:48 a.m. Friday morning, a passerby noticed a set of headlights beaming underwater near Riverbend Park and did what anyone would do:...
Study Confirms Campfire Smoke’s Primary Function Is Following That One Guy No Matter Where He Sits
In a groundbreaking revelation sure to devastate campers nationwide, researchers at the Institute of Outdoors Nuisance Studies confirmed Thursday that 100% of campfire smoke exists solely to stalk whichever poor bastard thought he was safe sitting by the fire. The...
Recorded Meeting Reveals Oregon Museum Board Member Called 15-Year-Old Victim a “Promiscuous Little Slut”
The family of a teenage girl is speaking out after alleging their daughter was sexually abused by 27-year-old Geoffrey Cannon, director of the Oregon Coast Military Museum in Florence. According to reporting from The Register-Guard, the girl was 15 years old and...
Kamala Harris to Visit Portland on Upcoming Book Tour
PORTLAND, Ore. – Former Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the road again – this time, not for the White House, but for bookstores across America. Harris will make a stop in Portland this fall as part of her newly announced 15-city book tour promoting 107 Days, a...
Gov. Kotek Proposes Raising Gas and Payroll Taxes to Avoid ODOT Cuts
SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek is moving ahead with a plan to raise Oregon’s gas tax and payroll tax to help fund the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and prevent layoffs of hundreds of employees. A special legislative session begins August 29, coinciding...
Another Pacific Northwest City Bans Sleeping In Public Spaces
After the Supreme Court upheld camping bans, Camas expands its ordinance, citing sanitation and safety, while advocates warn of worsening homelessness amid limited shelter options.
You’d Never Expect Chicago Style Grinders This Good To Come From A Little Shop In Oregon
This tiny Oregon sandwich shop has been slinging old school Chicago style grinders since 1996, and one bite is all it takes to see why folks say these subs will blow your mind.
Sue Kesey, Who Helped Put Springfield on the Map With Nancy’s Yogurt, Passes at 86
Springfield has lost one of its most beloved pioneers. Sue Kesey, co-founder of Springfield Creamery and the driving force behind the nationally loved Nancy’s Yogurt, has passed away at the age of 86. Sue and her husband Chuck were fresh out of Oregon State University...
Portland Police Promise Faster Response Times if You Agree to Commit Crime Closer to the Station
PORTLAND, OR — In an effort to address skyrocketing 911 response times, the Portland Police Bureau announced today that residents can now shave hours off their wait by committing crimes within walking distance of a precinct. “Look, we’re stretched thin,” said a...
One of the Tallest Douglas Firs on Earth, Oregon’s Doerner Fir, Still Burning Days After Fire
One of Oregon’s tallest and most storied trees, the Doerner Fir in Coos County, caught fire on Saturday, Aug. 16. Standing at 325 feet, the massive Douglas fir is among the tallest known in the world, and now firefighters are working around the clock to preserve it,...