Christine Drazan Announces 2026 Run for Oregon Governor
Senator Christine Drazan is back in the race for Oregon governor, officially announcing Monday morning that she will seek the state’s top office again in 2026. The Republican from Canby made her announcement at Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland, telling supporters she’s ready to bring balance back to Salem, restore accountability, and tackle Oregon’s growing crises of affordability, homelessness, and public safety. Drazan previously ran for governor in 2022, coming closer to victory than...
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.
Locals Love the Juicy Burgers and Retro Vibes at This Classic 50’s Diner in Oregon
You may think of Myrtle Creek as one of those freeway-side towns you have no reason to visit (unless the kids are bugging you for a bathroom break). Allow me to give you one reason to make a detour:...
What Happened in 1990 When a Massive Etching Appeared in Oregon’s Alvord Desert
In recent months, reports of mysterious lights and so-called drones have captured attention across the United States. From glowing orbs hovering over remote areas to strange aerial formations...
Oregon Coast Braces for Massive King Tides Over 3 Days
The third and final round of king tides of the season is happening this weekend on the Oregon coast. If you’re headed out to see them, here’s what you need to know.
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 Family-Owned Gem in Oregon Serves Irresistible East Coast-Style Italian Cuisine
Cozy and nostalgic, DeNicola’s is a throwback to the East coast Italian-American diners of decades past. It’s unpretentious, inviting, and exactly what you want when craving comfort food.
Order Pancakes by the Acre at this Longstanding Portland Diner
The Cameo Cafe East sits on the corner at NE 82nd Ave and Sandy Blvd in Portland’s Roseway neighborhood, and you wouldn't think much of it just by looking at it. However, if you’ve driven by and...
The Camp 18 Restaurant And Gift Shop Is The Perfect Cozy Holiday Stop
Whether you’re enjoying a breakfast feast next to the glowing fireplace and gigantic Christmas tree, or browsing the gift shop for Bigfoot-themed souvenirs and local blackberry preserves, it’s an experience that feels both timeless and unique.
Oregon State Parks Introduce Monthly Hiking Plans With New “TrailFlix” App
Hiking in Oregon just got a whole lot more exclusive. Following in the footsteps of every streaming service, gym membership, and software company, Oregon State Parks have unveiled a brand-new subscription model for accessing public trails, scenic viewpoints,...
Greater Idaho Expands: “We’re Taking All of Oregon, But Portland’s Getting Walled Off”
In a stunning turn of events, the Greater Idaho movement has thrown out its old map, crumpled it into a wad of regret, and decided to annex the entire state of Oregon—except Portland, which they claim is “too far gone” to save. “We realized we were thinking way too...
Facebook User Stunned to Discover His Rant Didn’t Instantly Change the Other Guy’s Mind
Boring, Oregon — In what experts are calling an unprecedented failure of logic and reason, a local man in Boring, Oregon, was left completely stunned after his lengthy, all-caps social media rant failed to immediately convince a stranger to change their entire...
Portland Decriminalizes Crime—Residents Now Required to Politely Ask Criminals to Stop
Faced with an unprecedented rise in crime, Portland’s City Council has taken decisive action—by officially decriminalizing all crime. In a unanimous vote on Tuesday night, officials opted to remove all criminal penalties from the books, arguing that traditional laws...
Gresham Mysteriously Missing from Yet Another ‘Must-See in Oregon’ Travel Guide
It’s happened again. Another “Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Oregon” article has hit the internet, and, in a shocking turn of events that no one could have possibly predicted, Gresham has once again been left off the list. We’re not talking about some small, overlooked...
Inconvenient Child Declares, “Mom, I Have to Go. Like, Really Bad”—Right After the Final Rest Stop for 50 Miles
RURAL HIGHWAY, USA — In what experts are calling a “statistically impossible yet somehow inevitable event,” a local child has once again declared an urgent need to use the restroom precisely five minutes after the final available rest stop for 50 miles. Eyewitnesses...
After Years of Being in the Ocean, Haystack Rock is Moving to Central Oregon—And People Have Questions
In a move no one saw coming—yet somehow makes complete sense in the most Oregon way possible—state officials have confirmed that Haystack Rock is being relocated to Central Oregon, where it will be placed right next to Smith Rock. Cannon Beach residents, long...
Another Oregon Town Ranked ‘Most Adorable’ by a Magazine You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Yet another Oregon town has been thrust into the national spotlight, thanks to Quaint Living Weekly, a prestigious, possibly AI-generated publication that, despite its apparent influence, no one has actually seen in print. According to the magazine, [Insert Oregon...
State Officials Confirm: ‘Salem Has a Capitol Building, And That’s Pretty Much It’
SALEM, OR — After years of speculation, confusion, and outright apathy, state officials have finally confirmed what many Oregonians have long suspected: Salem has a Capitol building, and that’s pretty much it. The announcement came during a press conference held in...
Study Finds Oregon Drivers Believe Left Lane is the Perfect Place to Reflect on Life at 62 MPH
SALEM, OR — A new study has confirmed what every frustrated driver on I-5 already suspected: for many Oregonians, the left lane isn’t a place for efficient travel—it’s a sacred space for deep personal reflection at exactly three miles under the speed limit. According...