Oregon House Passes Bill That Would Require Schools to Send “ICE Is Here” Alerts
Oregon lawmakers have decided that when federal immigration agents step onto school property, the most urgent priority is sending out a notification blast. On Tuesday, the Oregon House passed House Bill 4079, requiring public schools, colleges, and universities to notify families, staff, and students “as expediently as possible” when federal immigration authorities enter campus property. The bill passed 35-22, with all Republicans voting against it, joined by Democratic Rep. Tawna Sanchez of...
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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.
We Found the Coziest Cabins in Oregon and They’re Inside a Waterfall Wonderland
If you're dreaming of an Oregon adventure that blends rugged natural beauty with cozy comfort, Smith Creek Village at Silver Falls State Park is calling your name. This charming retreat is more than...
This Retro A-Frame Motel In Oregon Is A Roadside Gem Straight Out Of The 1960s
Step back in time at the Ranch Motel in Rice Hill, Oregon, where retro A-frame cabins, vintage charm, and modern comfort create a unique roadside escape just off I-5 in Southern Oregon.
This Oregon Coast Donut Shop is So Popular, the Shelves Are Bare by Mid-Morning
Handmade with care and premium ingredients, Lincoln City Donuts And Coffee draws early-morning crowds and sells out fast.
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This Oregon Coast Donut Shop is So Popular, the Shelves Are Bare by Mid-Morning
Handmade with care and premium ingredients, Lincoln City Donuts And Coffee draws early-morning crowds and sells out fast.
Yelp Names 15 Oregon Food Carts Among the Best in the Country
Look, we get it—Yelp insists on calling them “food trucks,” but here in Oregon, we know the truth: they’re food carts, and we love them like family. And apparently, the rest of the country is...
This Chill Pizza Spot Serves Up A Slice Of Serious Flavor In Portland
New York-style pizza, Portland attitude. Baby Doll Pizza is known for bold flavors, big slices, and an offbeat vibe.
New Oregon Law Requires Fish to Verbally Consent Before Being Caught
PORTLAND, OR — In a landmark decision for aquatic rights, Oregon lawmakers have passed legislation requiring anglers to obtain verbal consent from fish before attempting to catch them. House Bill 4042, known officially as the “Hooked on Consent Act,” was signed into...
Oregon Man Sells Kidney to Afford Studio Apartment With Shared Toilet
PORTLAND, OR — In a bold move to finally escape his parents' basement and experience the magic of paying $2,100 a month for 380 square feet of “industrial charm,” local man Kyle Dennison has successfully sold one of his kidneys to secure a studio apartment in...
This Secret Bar Built in an Old Silo in Remote Oregon Is So Cool, Locals Don’t Want You to Find It
In the remote town of Spray, Oregon—population just a few hundred—something extraordinary has taken root along the banks of the John Day River. What was once a weathered old grain silo is now Ben’s Bar, a cozy riverside hideout that might just be the most unique new...
Portland Unveils Tonya Harding Statue in Pioneer Courthouse Square
PORTLAND, OR — In a shocking but deeply on-brand move, Portland officials have unveiled a towering bronze statue of Tonya Harding in the heart of Pioneer Courthouse Square — a tribute to athleticism, Oregon grit, and the art of “solving problems with a skate in hand...
Day Drive Ruined as Wife Interrupts ‘Free Bird’ Guitar Solo to Bring Up Her Friend’s Divorce Again
SWEET HOME, OREGON — What started as a relaxing weekend drive took a tragic turn Saturday afternoon when local man Derek Mitchell was emotionally ambushed mid-guitar solo during Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird.” According to sources inside the vehicle, Derek had just...
Notorious Serial Killer Randy Kraft Linked to 1980 Oregon Cold Case With Help of Forensic Genealogy
Nearly 45 years after a body was discovered along Interstate 5 in Oregon, investigators have finally given a name to the man — and a suspected killer to go with it. The Oregon State Police announced this week that Larry Eugene Parks, a 30-year-old Vietnam veteran, has...
Father to Honor Wife on Mother’s Day by Taking Her to Breakfast, Then Straight to Pound Town
EUGENE, OR — Local dad Kyle Hendershot will celebrate Mother’s Day tomorrow with a heartfelt gesture that begins with waffles and ends with walls shaking. “I just want to show my appreciation,” says Kyle, who reportedly plans to wake his wife Melissa with flowers,...
OPINION: If Property Isn’t Being Destroyed, Is It Even a Peaceful Protest?
Look, I know we’re all supposed to be “maturing” as a city or “de-escalating tactics” or whatever Mayor-Of-The-Month is tweeting now, but I’m starting to feel like Portland’s really lost its spark—literally. I walked downtown yesterday and didn’t see a single dumpster...
15 Years After Kyron Horman’s Disappearance, New District Attorney Is Committed To Finding Answers
June 4, 2025, marks the 15th anniversary of the disappearance of Kyron Horman, a 7-year-old boy who vanished from Skyline Elementary School in Northwest Portland, Oregon. Despite extensive investigations, no trace of Kyron has ever been found. Now, Multnomah County's...
Oregon Caves Chateau Named One of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places
A beloved Southern Oregon landmark is once again in the spotlight — this time, as one of the most endangered historic places in America. The Oregon Caves Chateau, a nearly century-old lodge tucked away in the Siskiyou Mountains near Cave Junction, was officially named...