Historic Fire Lookout Destroyed by Grasshopper Fire in Mt. Hood National Forest
A longtime piece of Oregon’s wildfire history has been lost to the Grasshopper Fire. Officials with the Mt. Hood National Forest confirmed Saturday that the Flag Point Fire Lookout was destroyed by the wildfire overnight, despite an extensive effort by firefighters to protect the remote structure. Flag Point has served as an important wildfire detection site for more than a century and held deep meaning for many people living in the communities surrounding the forest. The first lookout at Flag...
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.
Oregon’s Most Magical Christmas Light Displays To Make Your Season Sparkle
Millions of lights, visits from Santa, hot cocoa, German Christmas markets and more round out our favorites for holiday light displays in 2024!
Your Ultimate 2024 Oregon Pumpkin Patch, Hayride & Maze Guide
Pumpkins, hay slides, corn mazes, pumpkin cannons, tractor rides, and haunted mazes round out the list of awesome fall activities this year at our favorite Oregon pumpkin patches!
The Parade’s On Pause, But Halloweentown in Oregon Is Still a Halloween Favorite
Don’t miss out on this Halloween wonderland! Get revved up for the haunted hot rod show, entertainers, haunted house, Oddities Museum, Alien Experience, food, and games at the Boo Bash Pavilion.
Oregon Lawmakers Propose Monthly $25.99 Streaming Service To Access State’s Outdoor Spaces
SALEM, OR — In what officials are calling a “modern solution to the outdoor experience,” Oregon lawmakers this week unveiled a proposal to introduce a convenient $25.99 monthly subscription allowing...
Mayor Says Community Would Benefit From A Much Bigger Dick’s
EUGENE, OREGON — City leaders say they’re exploring plans to bring a much bigger Dick’s to the area, a move they believe could boost local morale and finally give residents the kind of Dick’s...
Portland Gyms Eliminate Heavy Weights After City Officials Agree Masculinity Is Offensive To Several Pronouns
PORTLAND, Ore. — Several Portland fitness centers announced this week they will be eliminating traditional heavy weights from their gyms entirely after city officials and wellness consultants agreed...
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 Tiny Oregon Burger Joint Has Been a Favorite Since 1987 And Now I Get Why
There’s something about driving through Eastern Oregon that resets your expectations a little. The towns get quieter. The roads stretch longer. And when you finally stop somewhere to eat, you’re not...
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...
Portland Dude Explains That Coffee “Just Hits Different” When Leaves Are Crunchy Outside
PORTLAND, OR — Pausing mid-sip of his single-origin espresso, a tattooed, bearded local man in a plain white tee confirmed Friday that coffee “just hits different” when the leaves outside are crunchy. “This is the season I train for,” said the man, seated at his usual...
Springfield Parents Raise Concerns After Teacher Allegedly Protests Topless Outside School
Parents in Springfield are voicing concerns after an incident allegedly involving a mathematics teacher from the Academy of Arts and Academics (A3), a public charter school in downtown Springfield. According to an interview conducted by journalist Rick Dancer, a...
Three Southern Oregon Towns Just Landed on the Northwest’s Best Places to Live List
ROSEBURG, Ore. – Southern Oregon is shining bright in 2025. Roseburg, affectionately known as “The Burg”, has earned national recognition after being ranked the #2 best place to live in the Pacific Northwest by WorldAtlas.com. Roseburg is known for its picturesque...
Human Remains Found Near Leavenworth Washington Believed To Be Fugitive Travis Decker’s
Authorities have recovered human remains on Grindstone Mountain, a wooded, remote region south of Leavenworth, that are thought to be those of Travis Decker, according to Chelan County officials and KIRO 7. The discovery came during a large-scale search led by the...
Oregon’s Jeff Merkley Urges U.S. to Join Allies in Recognizing Palestine as a State
Oregon’s Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley on Thursday introduced a resolution calling on the United States to formally recognize Palestine as a state — the first proposal of its kind to appear in the U.S. Senate, according to The Oregonian. Merkley’s measure,...
Jimmy Kimmel Live Pulled From Air Indefinitely Because Of Comments On Charlie Kirk
ABC has indefinitely preempted Jimmy Kimmel Live! after backlash over the host’s remarks about Charlie Kirk. Nexstar and FCC responses have raised questions about the show’s future.
Small-Town Oregon Principal Caught in Disturbing Child Pornography Sting
A small Oregon town is reeling after the arrest of Rainier Junior/Senior High School’s principal, who now faces serious child pornography charges. Authorities say the case began in August when the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office received multiple referrals from the...
Thurston High Students in Springfield Protest After Teacher’s Post on Charlie Kirk Death
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus debate in Utah has shaken the nation and sparked heated reactions far beyond the state’s borders. The fallout has reached Springfield, Oregon, where a Thurston High School teacher is under fire...
Grandpa’s Drinking Buddies Remain Skeptical of His New Man Bun
PRINEVILLE, OR — Tension gripped the corner booth at Rusty’s Tap & Grill Thursday evening as a group of lifelong drinking companions reportedly struggled to come to terms with local grandfather Walt Peterson’s brand-new man bun. The 76-year-old, known for his...
Seasonal Depression Season Returns As Oregon Once Again Slips Into Eternal Darkness
PORTLAND, OR — The Beaver State confirmed this week that Seasonal Depression Season has officially returned as Oregon once again slips into eternal darkness, a ritual as dependable as rain, moss, and Subaru Outbacks with coexist stickers. While Oregonians technically...