Woman Falls to Her Death at Devil’s Punchbowl After 40-Foot Plunge
One of the Oregon Coast's most photographed natural wonders became the scene of a tragic rescue effort this week after a woman fell from the cliffs at Devil's Punchbowl near Depoe Bay. According to the Depoe Bay Fire District, emergency crews were dispatched around 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, after reports that a woman had fallen onto the rocks below the famous coastal formation. Despite a massive multi-agency rescue operation and advanced medical care, she later died from her injuries....
TRAVEL
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.
Step Back in Time at Oregon’s Giant Museum Filled With Vintage Planes, Classic Cars, and Pure Nostalgia
If you’ve ever wanted to walk through a place where history doesn’t sit quietly behind glass, but practically hums with life around you, there’s a museum in Oregon that deserves a spot at the top of...
Hike Oregon’s Most Fascinating Secret Trail Through Catwalks, Pipelines, And Forgotten Ruins
Tucked into the forest above the Columbia River Gorge is one of the most unusual hikes in Oregon, and there’s a good chance you’ve driven past it without ever knowing it existed. The Penstock Flume...
This Massive Gem & Mineral Event in Prineville Is a Rockhound’s Dream Come True
If you’ve ever pulled over on the side of an Oregon highway because a shiny rock caught your eye, there’s a good chance you already understand the magic of Central Oregon rockhounding. Out in the...
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!
Local Favorite Track Town Pizza Brings Its Legendary Pies to Thurston in Springfield
There are certain restaurants that become part of a town’s identity. Not just places you grab dinner, but places woven into memories. Since 1978, Track Town Pizza has been one of those places in...
This Old School Springfield Joint Serves A 5-Pound Burger That Is A Cardiologist’s Worst Nightmare
Some restaurants serve burgers. Others dare you to prove something. At Giant Burger, larger than life burgers have been part of their identity for generations. This old school burger joint in...
This Old School Oregon Café Might Serve The Best Marionberry Pie On The Coast
We weren’t planning to stop. That’s usually how the best Oregon coast discoveries happen. We were driving along Highway 30, the kids half asleep in the backseat, the Columbia River stretching out...
Scientists Baffled By Old Boat Guy’s Heat Wave Popularity Spike
PORTLAND, Ore. — As Oregon heads into another triple-digit heat wave, scientists say they are mystified by a seasonal phenomenon known only as Old Boat Guy’s Popularity Spike. According to local marina records, the silver-haired man whose first name no one can agree...
Level 3 ‘Go Now’ Evacuation Issued East of Oakridge as Wildfire Closes Highway 58
Lane County officials have issued a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order for residents along Roberts Ranch Road and Dunning Road near Highway 58, just east of Oakridge. The alert went out on Wednesday, August 7, after a wildfire moved dangerously close to homes in the...
Oregon Woman Missing Since July 8, Last Seen Possibly Near Washington-Canada Border
ONTARIO, Ore. – The family of 39-year-old Skye Thiel is desperately searching for answers after she vanished in early July, and Ontario police have now launched an official missing person investigation. According to the Ontario Police Department, the last confirmed...
Trail Trouble at Crater Lake as Only Path to the Water Closes for Three Summers
Crater Lake’s only trail to the water is closing in 2026. Here’s what’s happening, how long the closure will last, and what it means for your next trip.
Oregonians Tired of Complaining About Heat, Anxiously Await Return of Rain and Existential Dread
PORTLAND, OR — After enduring what locals are calling “three straight months of Satan’s armpit,” Oregonians are now counting the days until the sun finally gives up and the state can return to its natural climate of damp misery, seasonal depression, and awkward coffee...
Fed-Up Oregonians Join Movement to Remove Tina Kotek From Office
LA PINE, Ore. — A recall campaign against Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is officially underway, and for many frustrated Oregonians, it couldn’t come soon enough. William Minnix, a disabled veteran from La Pine, filed a petition on July 28 to recall the Democratic...
Accused Serial Killer Jesse Calhoun Indicted for Murder of Fourth Oregon Woman
Two years after 22-year-old Kristin Smith’s body was discovered in a wooded area of Southeast Portland, her family is one step closer to justice. On Tuesday, Multnomah County prosecutors announced that Jesse Lee Calhoun, already accused in three other deaths, has now...
Trump Administration Targets Oregon Cities and Counties in Sanctuary Jurisdiction Crackdown
In a renewed push to enforce federal immigration laws, the Trump administration has named multiple Oregon jurisdictions as part of a nationwide list of so-called “sanctuary” areas. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released an updated list of 35...
Convicted Sex Offender Arrested After Kidnapping 11-Year-Old Autistic Girl, Offering Her Meth Near Salem Park
SALEM, Ore. — Every parent’s worst nightmare became a horrifying reality Tuesday night in Salem, and it’s the kind of story that should make every Oregonian furious. Just after 5 p.m., the parents of an 11-year-old autistic girl reported her missing from their...
Man Arrested After Kidnapping Toddler, Strangling Grandfather at Eugene Park
A 55-year-old man was arrested Monday morning after allegedly attempting to abduct a toddler at Skinner Butte Park in Eugene, Oregon. Eugene Police responded to the park at 248 Cheshire Avenue around 10:11 a.m. on August 5 following multiple reports of a physical...