Most Oregon House Members Vote Against Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Twice each year, Oregonians take part in a familiar ritual. Phones and computers usually handle the change quietly, while oven clocks, dashboards and bedside alarms remain an hour off until someone finally gets around to fixing them. Congress has once again moved toward ending that routine, but most of Oregon’s representatives in the U.S. House were not willing to support the proposed solution. On Tuesday, July 14, the House passed the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 by a bipartisan vote of...
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.
Indulge in the Best in Cheese, Wine, and Beer at Oregon’s 2024 Cheese Festival
This April, dairy devotees and cheese connoisseurs will flock to the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Central Point, OR, for the much-anticipated Oregon Cheese Festival. Celebrating its growth over two...
Spring into Creativity: Newport’s Free Art in April Show Returns for 2024
As the cherry blossoms begin to bloom and the Oregon coast shakes off the last whispers of winter, Newport prepares to welcome back a burgeoning spring tradition that captured hearts last year. The...
Astoria’s Grand Seafood and Wine Festival Happening in April
Every April, Astoria transforms into a hub of festivity and flavor, drawing crowds to the north Oregon coast with the promise of the Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival. The event, a...
Oregon Government Seeks Another $500 Billion to Retry Same Ideas That Failed the First Six Times
SALEM, OR — Standing beneath a banner reading “Progress Takes Time (And Money)”, Oregon leaders this week announced a bold new plan to address homelessness, housing affordability, addiction, and...
Portland Coffee Shop Refuses To Serve Anyone Who Doesn’t Hate Something
PORTLAND, Ore. — A popular inner-Portland coffee shop announced this week that it will no longer serve customers who cannot clearly articulate something they actively hate, citing a “longstanding...
CDC Issues Advisory After Prolonged Exposure To Portland Causes Sudden Nose Ring
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an unusual public health advisory Tuesday warning that prolonged exposure to Portland may result in the sudden, unexplained...
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!
After One Visit, We Finally Understand Why Eugene Swears by This Sushi Spot
After hearing about Sushi PURE from enough friends that it started to feel intentional, my wife and I finally went in. It had reached that point where people were no longer casually recommending it....
Oregon’s Oldest Restaurant Has Been Perfecting Turkey and Spanish Coffee for Over 145 Years
If Portland had a “living museum” where you could eat the exhibits, it would be Huber’s. This place has been feeding and watering Oregon since 1879, back when downtown was still rough-edged and...
This Longtime Seaside Restaurant Has Been an Oregon Coast Staple for 40 Years
I don’t remember the very first time I ate at Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, but I do remember the feeling. Cold coastal air outside, that familiar hunger that shows up after time near the ocean, and...
Oregon Swings Big With $800 Million MLB Stadium Plan for Portland
Governor Tina Kotek has officially signed off on Senate Bill 110, greenlighting up to $800 million in public funding to help finance a Major League Baseball stadium in Southwest Portland. The money would come from income taxes paid by future players and some team...
Portland Man to Be Publicly Beheaded in Pioneer Square After Suggesting ‘Let’s Hear Both Sides’
PORTLAND, OR — In a bold display of civic unity, city officials have announced the scheduled public beheading of a local man at sunset tonight in Pioneer Courthouse Square after he reportedly uttered the inflammatory phrase: “Let’s hear both sides.” The man,...
LeAnn Rimes Keeps It Real After Losing Teeth Mid-Performance in Washington
It was supposed to be a regular night of country nostalgia at the Skagit Valley Casino in Bow, Washington. But for LeAnn Rimes — and the lucky fans who witnessed it — the night took an unexpectedly hilarious turn when the country music star lost her front teeth...
Another Stretch Of Oregon Coastline Goes Car-Free, Here’s Why
Beaches in Manzanita are now car-free year-round. Learn why vehicles are banned, what it means for visitors, and how it helps protect this popular shoreline.
2 Million Acres of Oregon Forest Open to Logging After Roadless Rule Repealed
On June 23, 2025, the Trump administration officially repealed the federal “roadless rule,” a 24-year-old policy that had restricted logging and road construction on large swaths of national forestland. The change opens roughly 2 million acres in Oregon to potential...
Here’s Where to Find Oregon’s Most Exciting Fourth of July Celebrations in 2025
Discover the best 4th of July 2025 events across Oregon, from parades and festivals to fireworks and drone shows. Find family-friendly celebrations happening statewide.
Eugene Joins Portland-Area Cities in Protesting Trump’s Iran Strikes and Rising Nuclear Tensions
On Sunday, June 22, protests were held in multiple Oregon cities—including Eugene, Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton—in response to President Donald Trump’s recent authorization of U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. In Eugene, approximately 100...
Man Fishing for Dinner Horrified After Reeling In Screaming Vegetarian Karen
EAGLE CREEK, OR — A peaceful day of fishing took a harrowing turn for local man Doug Harper after he accidentally reeled in a screaming woman identified only as Karen, who immediately began berating him for “murdering aquatic citizens” and “violating the lake’s safe...
Oregon Democrats Greenlight Largest Tax Hike Ever With No Vote From the People
As grocery prices remain sky-high and job losses continue across Oregon, Democratic lawmakers have pushed forward with what is shaping up to be the largest tax increase in state history — and they’re doing it without giving voters a voice. House Bill 2025, a sweeping...
Oregon Hosts First Hunger Games in the Nation Featuring Riots, Wildfires and Future Lockdowns
SALEM, OR — In a groundbreaking effort to bring communities together through coordinated chaos, the state of Oregon has officially launched the nation’s first Hunger Games, complete with blazing wildfires, spontaneous riots, and a rotating schedule of statewide...