Naked Man Accused of Trying to Kidnap 7-Year-Old Girl in Portland Had Been Arrested Hours Earlier
A man accused of trying to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from Portland’s downtown waterfront pleaded not guilty Monday, two days after the child’s parents and several bystanders were left to do the job of protecting her themselves. Daniel Vasey, 31, appeared in Multnomah County Circuit Court on charges tied to the deeply disturbing Saturday evening encounter near Salmon Street Springs, a place that was once better known for children playing in the fountain and families strolling along the...
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.
Blink-182’s One More Time Tour Coming To Portland
Ah, the golden era of the '90s. The era of baggy jeans, frosted tips, skater culture, and of course, the heyday of pop punk. For many of us Oregonians, that era wouldn't have been the same without...
This Walkable Stretch Of Restaurants And Shops In Bend Is A Perfect Day Trip Destination
This lifestyle shopping center is a harmonious blend of retail therapy, outdoor exploration, and lively entertainment that captures the essence of this vibrant city.
Enter the Underhill Haunted House if You Dare, Happening Now in Oregon
Hey, Halloween aficionados! If you're in Oregon and looking for a hauntingly good time this spooky season, we've got the perfect recommendation for you. The Underhill Haunted House in Portland has...
Governor Kotek Heroically Walks Through WinCo, Imagines Life If She Weren’t Rich
SALEM, Ore. — In a stunning act of courage and relatability, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek visited a WinCo Foods on Tuesday afternoon “to see how regular Oregonians live,” reportedly spending nearly...
Kristi Noem Poses on ICE Building in Superhero Suit Just To Remind Tina Who’s Boss
In what witnesses are calling “the most powerful photo op since the moon landing,” U.S. Secretary of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem, ascended the roof of Portland’s ICE building Tuesday morning...
Portland Police Host Knitting Circle Across the Street While Feds Make Arrests at ICE Building
PORTLAND, OR — In a shocking display of civic multitasking, Portland Police officers were spotted this week across from the ICE building… peacefully knitting scarves, baby blankets, potholders, and...
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!
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,...
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.
He Brought Her Head to the Store: Oregon’s Unimaginable Mother’s Day Murder
On Mother’s Day 2017, the small Oregon town of Estacada was shattered by a crime so gruesome it seemed ripped from a horror film. Inside the Harvest Market Thriftway, shoppers and employees were left frozen in disbelief as a blood-soaked man walked through the front...
Bend’s High Desert Museum Set to Open Giant Pine Tree Playground This Weekend
If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a tiny critter crawling through the forest floor—or just have kids who love to climb, explore, and imagine—then you’ll want to make plans to visit the High Desert Museum in Bend this spring. Starting Saturday, April 19, the museum is...
Local Hikers Cheer as Hero Delivers Flying Kick to Yet Another One of Those Annoying Rock Stacks
CASCADE RANGE, OR — A sense of awe swept through the hiking community this weekend as yet another rock stack met its dramatic end—this time at the foot (literally) of a mysterious figure some are beginning to call The Cairn Slayer. Witnesses say the man appeared out...
Research Finds Finest Coffee Poured by Baristas With Nose Ring, 12 Pronouns, and Zero Eye Contact
BEND, ORE— A newly published study from the Oregon Culinary Arts & Beverage Institute has revealed that the highest-rated coffee in the state is consistently brewed by baristas who share three key characteristics: a prominent nose ring, at least 12 self-identified...
Oregon Adds Safe Spaces to Prisons in Case Murderers Feel Uncomfortable
SALEM, OR — In a bold new effort to make convicted murderers feel a little more at ease during their lengthy prison sentences, Oregon officials have announced the rollout of in-prison safe spaces — fully furnished with leather couches, decorative wall paneling, a...
Pathetic: Guy Who Sucks at Regular Golf Now Sucks at Disc Golf, Too
Eugene, OR — In a move that surprised absolutely no one, local man Trevor McMichaels has confirmed that his deeply embedded lack of athletic skill seamlessly translates from traditional golf to disc golf. “I just figured I’d try disc golf because it’s more laid back,”...
Archaeologists Unearth Mysterious Metal Artifact in Oregon, May Date Back to Late 1970s
FORT ROCK, OR — Archaeologists working near the site of Oregon’s famed ancient sandals have stumbled upon a curious metallic object of unknown function, believed to date back to the late 1970s—a time period researchers refer to as “post-Woodstock but pre-Reagan,...
40-Year-Old Hiker Eager to Rediscover That One Weird Knee Pain Again This Weekend
BEND, OR — Local 40-year-old insurance adjuster and recreational hiker Kyle Marston is reportedly gearing up for another exciting weekend on the trails, where he fully expects to rediscover that same vague, mysterious knee pain that’s been haunting him since a poorly...
Easter Bunny Quits Lloyd Center Gig After Getting Jumped by Toddler With Brass Knuckles
PORTLAND, OR — In what mall officials are calling “an unfortunate holiday incident,” the Easter Bunny abruptly ended his seasonal duties at the Lloyd Center this weekend after reportedly being ambushed by a 3-year-old wielding toddler-sized brass knuckles and a sippy...
CDC Warns Zombie Outbreak Probably Unlikely, But Also Definitely Starting in Portland’s Amtrak Station
PORTLAND, OR — In a newly released report blending cautious optimism with a strong whiff of apocalyptic dread, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Wednesday that while a zombie outbreak is “probably unlikely,” it is also “definitely...