Portland’s Homeless Population Skyrockets 61% Despite Record Spending
Portland’s homelessness crisis has reached staggering new levels, and the numbers show it’s getting worse, not better. According to recent data, homelessness across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties has jumped by an alarming 61% in just two years — even as the city, county, and state pour hundreds of millions of dollars into the issue. The latest count found more than 12,000 people without stable housing in the metro area. Nearly half are living entirely unsheltered — in tents,...
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.
This Pumpkin Patch In Oregon Has Apple Cider Floats That’ll Put Your Pumpkin Spice Latte To Shame
If your family is looking for a delightful day trip in Oregon, French Prairie Gardens in St. Paul is one of those heartwarming places that feels like a hug from the countryside. It's part garden...
You’ll Never Leave Hungry At This Oregon Diner With Its Massive Portions
Locals gather at this beloved central Oregon diner for homestyle breakfasts, cinnamon rolls, stacked burgers, and warm, hometown service that keeps folks coming back for more.
Put This Oregon Ghost Town Road Trip On Your Fall Bucket List Before The Season Ends
If you’re looking for the kind of fall road trip that feels like getting into Doc Browns DeLorean for your very own Back To The Future III, Oregon’s Elkhorn Scenic Byway is it. This 106-mile loop...
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!
Nearly a Century Later, Beckie’s Café Still Serves Crater Lake’s Best Pie Since 1926
Tucked away in the lush forests of southern Oregon, just off Highway 62 on the road to Crater Lake National Park, sits one of Oregon’s most beloved hidden gems: Beckie’s Café. This rustic log cabin...
In-N-Out Offering Complimentary Meals This Veterans Day
It’s not every day In-N-Out Burger gives you an excuse to skip cooking and grab a free Double-Double, but Veterans Day is one of them. This year on Monday, November 11, In-N-Out is showing its...
Since 1978, This Old-School Eugene Pizza Joint Has Been Feeding Hungry Oregon Ducks and Locals Alike
Back in the early 2000s when I was living just off the University of Oregon campus, money was tight and life was simple. Most nights dinner was whatever I could throw together — something cheap,...
Experts Confirm Portland The Gayest City, Seattle Demands Recount
PORTLAND, OR — After years of speculation, arguments at Pride festivals, and bitter rainbow flag one-upmanship, a panel of travel magazine experts officially declared Portland the gayest city in America this week. Within hours, Seattle immediately demanded a recount,...
Springfield Could Finally Get Its Own Farmers Market in 2026
Springfield foodies, your produce prayers may have just been answered. For years, locals have watched their neighbors in Eugene enjoy the lively Lane County Farmers Market—and now, Springfield might be next in line. As reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield, the Lane...
Portland Man Killed After Hitting Pothole on E-Scooter
PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland family is mourning the loss of Randy Phelps, who was taken off life support last week after suffering critical injuries in an e-scooter crash caused by a pothole in Southeast Portland, in a report from FOX 12 Oregon. The accident happened...
Portland Dude Explains That Coffee “Just Hits Different” When Leaves Are Crunchy Outside
PORTLAND, OR — Pausing mid-sip of his single-origin espresso, a tattooed, bearded local man in a plain white tee confirmed Friday that coffee “just hits different” when the leaves outside are crunchy. “This is the season I train for,” said the man, seated at his usual...
Springfield Parents Raise Concerns After Teacher Allegedly Protests Topless Outside School
Parents in Springfield are voicing concerns after an incident allegedly involving a mathematics teacher from the Academy of Arts and Academics (A3), a public charter school in downtown Springfield. According to an interview conducted by journalist Rick Dancer, a...
Three Southern Oregon Towns Just Landed on the Northwest’s Best Places to Live List
ROSEBURG, Ore. – Southern Oregon is shining bright in 2025. Roseburg, affectionately known as “The Burg”, has earned national recognition after being ranked the #2 best place to live in the Pacific Northwest by WorldAtlas.com. Roseburg is known for its picturesque...
Human Remains Found Near Leavenworth Washington Believed To Be Fugitive Travis Decker’s
Authorities have recovered human remains on Grindstone Mountain, a wooded, remote region south of Leavenworth, that are thought to be those of Travis Decker, according to Chelan County officials and KIRO 7. The discovery came during a large-scale search led by the...
Oregon’s Jeff Merkley Urges U.S. to Join Allies in Recognizing Palestine as a State
Oregon’s Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley on Thursday introduced a resolution calling on the United States to formally recognize Palestine as a state — the first proposal of its kind to appear in the U.S. Senate, according to The Oregonian. Merkley’s measure,...
Jimmy Kimmel Live Pulled From Air Indefinitely Because Of Comments On Charlie Kirk
ABC has indefinitely preempted Jimmy Kimmel Live! after backlash over the host’s remarks about Charlie Kirk. Nexstar and FCC responses have raised questions about the show’s future.
Small-Town Oregon Principal Caught in Disturbing Child Pornography Sting
A small Oregon town is reeling after the arrest of Rainier Junior/Senior High School’s principal, who now faces serious child pornography charges. Authorities say the case began in August when the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office received multiple referrals from the...