Mo’s Flew 200 Pounds Of Their Famous Clam Chowder To Washington, D.C. For America’s 250th
An Oregon Coast restaurant known for steaming bowls of clam chowder recently carried a substantial taste of the Pacific Northwest all the way to the nation’s capital. Mo’s Seafood & Chowder was invited to participate in a Taste of America gathering in Washington, D.C., held as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The longtime coastal business was one of only four restaurant groups from across the United States selected to serve food at the event. Mo's famous chowder served...
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.
2024 Welcomes 40 Years of Blossoming Beauty at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
As the chill of winter dissipates, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival stands as a herald of spring in Woodburn, Oregon. This iconic celebration, now in its 40th year, swathes the landscape in a stunning...
Everclear and Floater Set to Ignite the Stage in Eugene This Summer
Rock enthusiasts, mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8, 2024, as two legendary alternative rock bands, Everclear and Floater, are set to ignite the stage at The Cuthbert Amphitheater. Produced...
Monster Jam Returns to Portland’s Moda Center, Show Starting at $25
Portland, gear up for an adrenaline-pumping weekend as Monster Jam rolls back into town with its most exhilarating event yet! The Moda Center is set to host the international sensation for a two-day...
26 Ways To Be A Less Problematic White Person While Still Appearing White In Portland
PORTLAND, OR — As Portland moves deeper into 2026, experts say the city has reached a critical moment: how to allow white people to continue appearing white while dramatically reducing the harm...
Portland Yoga Scene Thrives Amid Reports That Downtown Is Making a Comeback
PORTLAND, OR — City leaders and local news outlets confirmed this week that Portland’s downtown is officially “back,” citing increased foot traffic, renewed holiday shopping interest, and a thriving...
Oregon Residents Told to Stay Inside Because It’s Miserable and Stupid Outside
WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR — City officials issued a blunt but widely appreciated advisory Wednesday morning urging residents to remain indoors after a night of relentless rain, howling wind, and power...
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 Classic Oregon Drive-In Has Been Feeding Travelers Since the 1960s
Along I-84, where Boardman mostly registers as a quick exit and a stretch of open sky, sits a place that has quietly outlasted trends, chains, and entire versions of the town itself. C & D Drive...
This Family-Run Portland Deli Has Been Serving Old-World German Flavor for Decades
Some food cravings refuse to be ignored. When you want a sandwich that feels filling in the soul as much as the stomach or a bratwurst that actually tastes the way it should there is one Portland...
This Family Owned Pizza And Brew Stop Along The McKenzie River Is Quickly Becoming An Oregon Favorite
Driving east of Springfield along the McKenzie Highway is one of those Oregon experiences that never really gets old. The trees close in, the river runs alongside you, and suddenly you are...
Wildfire Erupts Near Rowena Crest, Level 3 Evacuations Ordered
ROWENA, Ore. — A fast-moving wildfire erupted Wednesday afternoon near the iconic Rowena Crest viewpoint in the Columbia River Gorge, forcing urgent Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations in the area. The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office reported the fire shortly after 1:30 p.m.,...
Officials Urge Rioters to Stretch Before Peacefully Yeeting Bricks for Injury Prevention
PORTLAND, OR — In anticipation of this weekend’s peaceful protest that definitely won’t involve any windows mysteriously shattering themselves, city health officials have released a helpful reminder to all would-be demonstrators: “Don’t forget to stretch before...
Local Woman Sips Warm White Claw, Finds Peace After Watching Flip-Flop Drift Off Into the Current
OREGON — It was supposed to be just another day of lazy tubing, questionable sunscreen application, and aggressively warm seltzers. But for one local woman, the universe had something deeper in store — a reckoning of the soul, delivered via footwear. Kayla Dunham, 31,...
Dutch Bros Moves Out of Oregon, Says It’s Part of Growth Strategy
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — One of Oregon’s most iconic brands is making a big move—but says it’s not turning its back on the Beaver State. Dutch Bros, the wildly popular coffee chain that got its start as a humble pushcart in Grants Pass in 1992, announced this week that...
Migrants Flee After Federal Agents Project AI Trump Riding Eagle at Border
NOGALES, AZ — Migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border fled in confusion and terror this week after federal agents deployed a towering AI-generated hologram of former President Donald Trump riding a bald eagle, sources confirmed. Witnesses say the...
Newsom Freshly Gelled Up, Assures Californians Everything’s Under Control
LOS ANGELES, CA — Gleaming like a freshly waxed Tesla and strutting with the confidence of a man who just cured drought with cucumber water, California Governor Gavin Newsom made headlines Monday after addressing statewide unrest from the steamy comfort of a rooftop...
Woman With Hairy Chest Wins Award for Best Chest in the West
PORTLAND, OR — History was made this weekend at the Rocky Mountain Regional Hair-Off when 29-year-old Cassidy “Cactus” McBride strutted away with the coveted Best Chest in the West trophy—despite fierce competition from local lumberjacks, bass players, and at least...
Portland Man Who Says Property Damage Isn’t Violence Invites Protesters to Peacefully Burn His House Down
“It’s time I lived my values,” says local man as he sets out organic snacks and fair trade matches. PORTLAND, OR — Declaring that “true solidarity means flammability,” local activist Caleb Renner has officially invited a group of protesters to peacefully burn his...
Springfield Mother Who Tased Her 7-Year-Old Gets 15-Year Sentence
LANE COUNTY, Ore. – A Springfield woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to a disturbing pattern of child abuse, including the use of a stun gun on her seven-year-old son. Heather Black, 36, was arrested in October alongside her boyfriend,...
Newborn Baby Abandoned at Oregon Convenience Store Just Minutes from Hospital
In a heartbreaking scene that has stunned the community, a newborn baby was abandoned Saturday morning at a Dari Mart on M Street in Springfield—just half a mile from McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. Yes, you read that right. Someone left a helpless infant at a...