Oregon Nears a Historic Wildfire Record With More Than 1.6 Million Acres Burned Before August
Oregon has not yet reached August, but the 2026 wildfire season has already left an enormous mark across the state. From the open rangelands of southeastern Oregon to the dry hills surrounding small communities in the central and eastern parts of the state, fire has moved across the landscape with startling speed. Smoke has settled into valleys, evacuation notices have disrupted summer routines and firefighting crews have been stretched across dozens of incidents. According to reporting from...
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.
Portland’s Favorite Corn Maze And Pumpkin Patch to Open August 31
Bonfires, hayrides, pumpkins, and oh yeah, did we mention the massive eight acre corn maze? This is one of Portland’s favorite spots to visit year after year as the weather turns cool in the fall.
From Garlic Ice Cream to Parades, Oregon’s 2024 Garlic Festival Starts Today
The rich, unmistakable aroma of garlic is filling the air in North Plains, Oregon, as the 2024 Elephant Garlic Festival kicks off today. Running from August 9th to 11th at Jessie Mays Community...
Siletz Tribe Brings Oregon to Life with 2024 Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, hosted annually by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is set to unfold this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Siletz. This cherished event, deeply rooted in...
Portland Hospitals Report 38% Increase In Genderless Babies Born With Naturally Occurring Blue Hair
PORTLAND, OR — Doctors across Portland say they are closely studying a surprising new trend after hospitals reported a 38% increase in babies being born both genderless and with naturally occurring...
Wyden Appears Lost In Thought, Likely Recalling The Time Dysentery Almost Took Him Out In 1848
WASHINGTON—Sen. Ron Wyden appeared visibly distant during a routine budget hearing Tuesday, staring solemnly into space as if mentally revisiting the harrowing weeks in 1848 when dysentery nearly...
Local Gang Member Cancels Planned Robbery After Learning New Gun Law Takes Effect Monday
PORTLAND, OR — In a stunning triumph for modern public policy, local gang member Rico “Lil Torque” Martinez announced Sunday night that he has canceled a planned armed robbery after discovering that...
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!
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...
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...
44 Storefronts in Portland’s Pearl District Hit the Market as Residents Raise Safety and Homelessness Concerns
A major real estate investor is cashing out of Portland’s Pearl District. On paper, the explanation is high interest rates and stock performance. In reality, it is about a city that changed so dramatically over the last five years that what was once marketed as a...
Kotek’s Transportation Bill Clears House as Gas and Payroll Taxes Head to Senate
The Oregon House has pushed through Governor Tina Kotek’s controversial transportation funding bill during a special session. The measure, House Bill 3991, now heads to the Senate for debate and a likely final vote later this week. The bill was born after lawmakers...
Oregon Officials Say Flat Fire Was Not a Homeless Camp But Many Remain Skeptical
The Flat Fire, which has already burned 23,000 acres of forestland and destroyed multiple homes near Sisters, Oregon, has become more than a natural disaster. It is now the subject of a fierce debate about truth, responsibility, and the human role in wildfires that...
Costco Unveils 470 lbs Rotisserie Chicken in Oregon, Forklifts Now Available at Checkout
SALEM, OR — In a bold new move to secure its place as America’s favorite bulk-buying utopia, Costco has unveiled its most jaw-dropping creation yet: a 470-pound rotisserie chicken that promises to feed an entire neighborhood, or one very determined uncle during...
Bigfoot Cancels Oregon Appearances, Explains “Can’t Afford to Be Spotted Here Anymore”
OREGON — After centuries of mysterious sightings, blurry photos, and grainy VHS documentaries, Bigfoot has officially canceled all future appearances in Oregon, citing skyrocketing living costs as the final straw. “Look, I’ve been dodging hikers, hunters, and tabloids...
Gas Prices Hit 4 Year Low Across America But Oregon Is Stuck Near 4 Dollars A Gallon
While the rest of the country is cruising into Labor Day with the cheapest gas they’ve seen in four years, Oregon drivers are still stuck paying nearly $4 a gallon according to The Oregonian — and it’s only getting worse. The U.S. average? A cool $3.13 per gallon....
$50K Meant for Oregon Schools Wasted on Failed Homeless Camp Cleanup
Troutdale, Oregon — If you ever needed proof that government can burn through your money faster than a Portland riot eats through plywood, here it is. The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) — the agency responsible for managing land to generate revenue for schools...
Kotek Unveils ‘Wheel of New State Taxes’ After Funds Vanish Into Oregon’s Black Hole
SALEM, OR — With Oregon’s budget once again disappearing into what experts are calling “a large cosmic anomaly in Salem,” Governor Tina Kotek proudly unveiled her brand-new “Wheel of New State Taxes” at a press conference Thursday. The massive carnival-style wheel,...
Missing Tillamook Woman’s Remains Found Seven Years After She Vanished
In November 2018, 59 year old Maria Del Carmen Quintana was last seen at her house in Tillamook County, Oregon not too far from Highway 53, and then she vanished without a trace. Maria was considered endangered, and the search for her continued into December of 2018...
Thousands Flock to the Oregon Coast for This Festival Where the Beach Turns Into a Canvas of Colorful Kites
Each September, the Oregon Coast explodes with color as giant kites take to the skies above Lincoln City. From September 19–21, 2025, families, artists, and dreamers alike will gather at the D River State Recreation Site—just north of Depoe Bay—for the beloved Fall...