The Sandwich Factory Cracks 400 Eggs to Feed Firefighters Before Sunrise
A heartwarming story shared by Caught The Fire Bug is shining a well-deserved spotlight on a Prineville restaurant that went above and beyond for firefighters working across Central Oregon. Caught The Fire Bug, a wildfire news platform created by a former wildland firefighter, provides real-time fire information while working to bridge the gap between what is happening on the fireline and what the public understands. The platform has built a Facebook community of approximately 241,000...
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 Renaissance Faire Kicks Off This Weekend In Canby
The Oregon Renaissance Faire invites you to step back in time to the Vale of Dunrose, a Scottish village from the Renaissance era. Be part of the vibrant celebrations as King James VI of Scotland...
Billie Eilish Brings Her Tour to Portland’s Moda Center This Winter
Billie Eilish, a 22-year-old singer, has earned nine Grammy Awards and two Oscars. Her song "What Was I Made For?" from the 2023 blockbuster Barbie received even greater acclaim than Ryan Gosling's...
Lane County Fair Reveals Exciting 2024 Concert Series, Clay Walker & More
EUGENE, Ore. — Get ready to groove because the Lane County Fair just dropped its highly-anticipated 2024 Main Stage Concert Series lineup! "We're all about that live music vibe here at the Lane...
Researchers Admit They Still Don’t Understand Why Portland Residents Look Like This
PORTLAND, OR — After years of observation, analysis, and quietly judgmental note-taking, researchers have formally admitted they still do not understand why Portland residents look the way they do....
16 Oregon Towns Where You Never Leave, Develop a Drinking Problem, and Hit on the Same People at the Same Bar for Eternity
There are Oregon towns you pass through.There are Oregon towns you stay in for a bit.And then there are Oregon towns that quietly enroll you in something permanent. Nobody ever announces they’re...
Seagull Maintains Unbroken Eye Contact While Committing Fry Theft
CANNON BEACH, OR — Witnesses confirmed Tuesday that a local seagull brazenly stole several French fries from an unattended basket while maintaining prolonged, unblinking eye contact with the victim,...
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!
Some of Oregon’s Most Crave-Worthy Fish and Chips Are Hiding in This Tiny Harbor Town
There are places along the Oregon Coast that don’t just feed you — they stay with you. The kind of places where the windows fog up from the fryer, where rain taps lightly on the glass, where the...
This New Oregon Restaurant Is Serving Sushi Tacos and We’re Already Obsessed
If Eugene had a food love language, Kasumi House would be fluent in it. This isn’t one of those places that tries to impress you with buzzwords or over-designed plates. Kasumi House is cool in the...
Most People Drive Right Past This Oregon Coast Market, Unaware of the Exceptional Seafood Waiting Inside
There’s no shortage of great seafood on the Oregon Coast. That’s both a gift and a problem. From docks to diners, shacks to sit-down restaurants, the options can feel endless. For those of us who...
GoFundMe Launched for Prineville Man Blinded in Brutal Attack by Mentally Ill Neighbor Claiming to Be a Jedi
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — A Prineville family is asking the public for help after a horrifying, unprovoked home invasion left 53-year-old Steve Wilson with devastating injuries, including shattered facial bones and partial vision loss. The suspect, a neighbor with a reported...
Report: Another Guy Gets “Unique” Forest Tattoo on Forearm
PORTLAND, OR — In a development surprising no one, another guy in the Pacific Northwest has reportedly gotten a tattoo of a forest on his forearm. Witnesses say the man, identified only as “Kyle,” emerged from a local tattoo studio Tuesday afternoon sporting a...
Jerry Garcia Back From the Dead, Oregon Country Fairgoers Blame the Edibles After Surprise Ghost Set
VENETA, Ore. — In a move that can only be described as “Grateful, Undead and Totally Unexpected,” the spirit of Jerry Garcia reportedly materialized onstage Friday evening at the Oregon Country Fair, triggering mass confusion that was blamed entirely on rampant edible...
Tina Kotek Announces $500 Fine for “Unauthorized Splashing” on Oregon Rivers
SALEM, OR — In a bold new effort to “restore order and tranquility” to Oregon’s waterways, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled legislation this week that would impose a $500 fine for any “unauthorized splashing” on rivers across the state. “Too many Oregonians think they can...
Experts Confirm Only Chance of National Unity Is If Asteroid Obliterates Planet
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sobering report released Thursday, leading political scientists confirmed that the only remaining path toward national unity would require a planet-destroying asteroid to obliterate all life on Earth. “After analyzing decades of data, partisan...
Senator Jeff Merkley Pledges 13th Term in 2064 at Age 108, Promises to Outlive Every Republican
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vowing to “finish what he started back when Herbert Hoover was in short pants,” Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announced Thursday that he will seek a 13th term in 2064 at the age of 108, confidently declaring his intention to outlive every remaining...
Beaverton Dad Sues School District Over Digital Hall Passes, Citing Student Privacy and Parental Rights
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Beaverton father is suing the Beaverton School District over its new digital hall pass system, warning it raises serious student privacy concerns and could create opportunities for abuse. As first reported by KOIN 6 News, Jeffrey Myers filed...
Oregon Families Sue Schools for Allowing Biological Males in Girls’ Sports
Three Oregon high school athletes and their families have filed a federal lawsuit against the state and several school districts over policies that allow transgender athletes—biological males—to compete in girls’ sports. The lawsuit, filed July 7 in U.S. District...
Shocking Audit Reveals Oregon Wasting Millions, Who Could Have Guessed?
SALEM, Ore. — In a revelation that surprised absolutely no one who’s ever watched Oregon’s government at work, as reported by FOX 12 a new state audit has confirmed that the Beaver State might be wasting millions of taxpayer dollars thanks to a contract system that’s...
REPORT: Everything’s Fine, Experts Assure Public This Is All Totally Normal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As grocery prices soar, infrastructure crumbles, artificial intelligence begins writing its own manifestos, and World War 3 quietly warms up in the background, officials are reassuring Americans there’s absolutely nothing to worry about. “Relax,...