Wildfire Erupts Near La Pine, Forcing Immediate Evacuations in Central Oregon Neighborhoods
A fast-moving wildfire near La Pine is putting parts of Central Oregon on edge Tuesday, as emergency officials urge some residents to leave immediately while others prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Firefighters spent the day working to contain a roughly 10-acre fire burning near Riverview Drive, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. But even at that size, the threat has been serious enough to trigger both Level 3 and Level 1 evacuation notices across nearby...
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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 Old School Astoria Gem Has Been Dishing Out Rich Frozen Custard For Decades
There are certain places on the Oregon Coast that feel stitched into your memory. For me, one of those places is Custard King. Every time I find myself in Astoria, whether it is a windy spring...
This Old School Springfield Joint Serves A 5-Pound Burger That Is A Cardiologist’s Worst Nightmare
Some restaurants serve burgers. Others dare you to prove something. At Giant Burger, larger than life burgers have been part of their identity for generations. This old school burger joint in...
This Historic Oregon Town Is A Walkable Wonderland Of Antique Shops And Vintage Finds
If you love antiques, shopping, and exploring for unique items and vintage clothing, Astoria, Oregon has a wealth of antique shops that are calling your name.
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This Old School Oregon Café Might Serve The Best Marionberry Pie On The Coast
We weren’t planning to stop. That’s usually how the best Oregon coast discoveries happen. We were driving along Highway 30, the kids half asleep in the backseat, the Columbia River stretching out...
Missing Izzy’s? This Oregon Pizza Buffet Has Been Packing Plates Since 1964
If you’ve been quietly mourning the loss of Izzy’s Pizza in Oregon — the buffet trays, the birthday parties, the sound of arcade games humming in the background — you’re not alone. For years,...
One of Oregon’s Longest-Running Favorite Donut Shops Opened in 1974
There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's...
Film Legend Robert Duvall Passes Away at 95
One of the true greats is gone. Legendary actor Robert Duvall — whose unforgettable performances shaped films like The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, To Kill a Mockingbird, Lonesome Dove, and one of my personal favorites, Falling Down — has passed away at the age of 95....
Alarming Study Shows Average Oregonian Owns 47 Reusable Grocery Bags and Still Somehow Pays for Another One Anyway
CORVALLIS, OR — In a groundbreaking study that absolutely no one asked for, researchers confirmed Tuesday that the average Oregonian owns approximately 47 reusable grocery bags, yet continues to stand at checkout saying, “Oh… I forgot them,” before reluctantly...
This Old-School Oregon Drive-In Is Still Serving Phenomenal Burgers since 1968
There are places you go for dinner, and then there are places you go for a feeling. In Bend, that feeling still lives at Dandy’s Drive-In. Dandy's in 1968 There are places you go for dinner, and then there are places you go for a feeling. In 1968, Paul Keller saw the...
Man Accused of Firing at Convenience Store Clerk Now Faces Attempted Murder Charge
This is the kind of behavior that makes you stop and ask what on earth is going through someone’s head. On Friday evening in Salem, a man reportedly got into a dispute with a store clerk at U.S. Market on Broadway Street NE. Annoying? Sure. Worth breaking a window and...
17-Year-Old Girl Indicted for First-Degree Manslaughter in Deadly Corvallis Crash
A Benton County Grand Jury has indicted a 17-year-old girl on a charge of first-degree manslaughter in connection with a crash that killed a 20-year-old Oregon State University student and seriously injured another. The indictment stems from a collision that happened...
This 80,000-Year-Old Underground Cave Is Unlike Anything Else in Oregon
There’s a moment when you reach the top of the staircase at Lava River Cave and feel the air rising from below. It’s cold, steady, and carries that faint mineral scent that tells you this isn’t just another Oregon hike. It feels like standing at the edge of something...
USA Today Ranked This 12 Mile Oregon Bike Trail Among the Top 10 in America
There are places that feel like destinations. And then there are places that feel like they belong to you. The Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System is not flashy, but it's also one of the first of its kind in the country. It is not remote. It does not require a tank of...
Beloved Enchanted Forest Creator Roger Tofte Has Passed Away Peacefully At 96
Oregon lost a true original on February 13, 2026. It is with deep gratitude for his life and legacy that the Tofte family shared the passing of Roger Tofte, the creator of Enchanted Forest. He passed away peacefully with family by his side, leaving behind his loving...
Corvallis Student Claims Living In A Construction Site Porta Potty Is “Cheaper Than Rent”
CORVALLIS, OR — In what housing experts are calling “a troubling but financially sound decision,” a 20-year-old college student has reportedly moved into a construction-site porta-potty near campus after calculating that it was still significantly cheaper than renting...
Oregon’s Hunting Ban Measure Now Just 20,000 Signatures from the Ballot
Oregon progressives are once again pushing one of the most extreme ballot measures the state has seen in years, and this time it is closer to reality than many people realize. What began as a fringe sounding proposal is now reportedly within roughly 20,000 signatures...