Bench Fire Destroys 6 Homes on Warm Springs Reservation as Families Lose Generational History
Across Oregon, wildfires are often described through numbers. Acres burned. Containment percentages. Evacuation zones. Engines, crews and aircraft assigned to the flames. But on the Warm Springs Reservation, the Bench Fire is being measured in family homes, treasured belongings and places that carried generations of memories. Six primary residences and five outbuildings have been destroyed as the fire continues burning across tribal land, according to reporting from KGW. Families have been...
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.
The Southern Oregon Coast Revels in Bandon’s 78th Annual Cranberry Festival
The picturesque town of Bandon, Oregon is again set to host its annual celebration of the region's rich cranberry heritage. Merging 78 years of tradition with contemporary festivity, the Bandon...
8 Unforgettable Adventures You’ll Want to Experience in Oregon This October
I can’t get enough of the vibrant fall colors, a slight chill in the air, and hiking foggy trails through the mountains on a rainy day to get a glimpse of stunning fall foliage.
Blink-182, Willie Nelson, Ice Cube & More Set To Light Up Oregon Stages This Summer
Willie Nelson, Bush, Blink-182, Ice Cube, Clay Walker and more top artists will be performing this July in Oregon. If you’re looking for a concert to attend this month, we’ve got you covered!
Brave! Portland Woman Leaves Bike Unlocked For Full 17 Seconds
In what experts are calling “either the boldest social experiment of the decade or a cry for help,” a Portland woman reportedly left her bicycle completely unlocked for a full 17 seconds on a busy,...
Portland Man Placed On Watchlist After Failing To Protest Anything This Week
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling a deeply troubling development, a 34 year old Portland resident has been placed on a community watchlist after failing to attend, organize, or...
Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco
EUGENE, Ore. — What began as a quick Saturday morning run for paper towels and a rotisserie chicken has reportedly turned into a full coming-of-age saga for local father Brent Halvorsen, who aged...
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 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...
Missing Izzy’s? This Oregon Pizza Buffet Has Been Packing Plates Since 1964
If you’ve been quietly mourning the loss of Izzy’s Pizza in Oregon — the buffet trays, the birthday parties, the sound of arcade games humming in the background — you’re not alone. For years,...
One of Oregon’s Longest-Running Favorite Donut Shops Opened in 1974
There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's...
Oregon Community in Mourning After Murder-Suicide Leaves Five Dead
A devastating tragedy has shaken Josephine County after five members of the same family were found dead inside a rural Grants Pass home earlier this week. Authorities believe the case to be a murder-suicide. According to a story from KGW, Deputies with the Josephine...
Autzen Stadium Goes Full Tie-Dye for First-Ever “Grateful Ducks” Game This Fall
EUGENE, Ore. — Autzen Stadium is about to trade in its usual sea of green and yellow for a kaleidoscope of color. On October 25, when the Oregon Ducks take on the Wisconsin Badgers, the University of Oregon is hosting its first-ever “Grateful Ducks” game — a...
New Oregon Law Means You Can Actually Kick Squatters Out Before They Turn Your House Into a Meth Lab
Oregon’s new law lets property owners give squatters 24 hours to leave, helping reduce costly delays and damage before a home can be reclaimed.
Woman Thrilled to Spend Two Hours on Perfectly Straight I-5 Staring at Grass
SALEM, OR — For most drivers, the two-hour stretch of perfectly straight I-5 between Eugene and Portland is a test of mental endurance. But for 34-year-old Springfield resident Laura Jenkins, it’s the highlight of her week. “This is my me time,” Jenkins said, leaning...
Oregon Named Worst State to Move To, Mostly Because Everyone Here Already Hates You
A new analysis ranking Oregon among the worst states to relocate to has shocked absolutely no one within Oregon’s borders, where the news was met with the kind of smug satisfaction usually reserved for hearing that your least favorite cousin moved back to Ohio. The...
Local Man Now Glows in the Dark Like a Human Glow Stick After Swim in Willamette River
PORTLAND, Ore. — What started as a casual afternoon swim in the Willamette River ended with one local man unintentionally becoming Portland’s newest source of renewable energy. Witnesses say 34-year-old Derek Morrison emerged from the Kelly Point Park section of the...
Christine Drazan Bravely Announces She’s Into Men While Testing Waters for 2026 Run
In a bold move sure to shake up Oregon’s political landscape, former House Minority Leader Christine Drazan has publicly confirmed what many suspected: she is, in fact, into men. The announcement, which came alongside a $55,000 payment to Republican polling firm...
Louisiana Sues Roblox While It Attempts to Shut Down Predator Hunter Exposing Groomers
Roblox, the massively popular gaming platform played by millions of children worldwide, is under fire on two fronts this week as it faces a new lawsuit from the state of Louisiana over alleged child exploitation failures while its CEO is being urged to resign after...
Treat Yourself at the Oregon Eatery Where a Peanut Butter Bacon Burger Breaks Every Rule and Nails It
Unexpected flavor combos and a menu full of satisfying favorites make this Eugene spot a must-visit. When hunger strikes, The Burger House is ready with burgers that are a little different, and totally crave-worthy.
Hillsboro Kayaker Finds Human Remains in Tualatin River
HILLSBORO, Ore. – A calm summer paddle on the Tualatin River turned into a chilling scene last week when a kayaker made a discovery no one wants to stumble upon. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the kayaker found a human body part floating near...