68-Year-Old Hiker Found Alive After Days Lost Deep in Oregon Wilderness
A camping trip in Oregon’s Mount Jefferson Wilderness turned into a massive search-and-rescue operation this week after a 68-year-old hiker left his campsite near Russell Lake and did not return. For days, John Nelson’s location remained unknown as search crews moved through steep, remote country in the central Cascades. The search eventually expanded to include more than 100 volunteers, emergency personnel and partner agencies, all working through a landscape complicated by dense forest,...
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.
The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta Returns to Oregon For Fall
In the heart of autumn, when the leaves turn fiery and the air is crisp, Oregon is set to host one of its most beloved and whimsical events – the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. Now, if you’re...
Get Lost In Oregon’s Ultimate Corn Maze Journey At This Popular Pumpkin Patch
This place is like Halloween meets a wild west showdown, and it’s the hoedown you didn’t know you needed.
In Western Oregon? Prime Viewing for October’s ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse Awaits!
Hey folks, if you're in Western Oregon, especially around Portland, you're in for an epic solar show on Oct. 14. Scientists are buzzed about this! According to the space pros at NASA, about 85% of...
National Guard Troops Beg to Be Reassigned After Briefing Includes Photos of Portland’s Nude Cyclists
PORTLAND, OR — Freshly mobilized National Guard troops are already filing desperate reassignment requests after their first Portland briefing included photos from the city’s notorious World Naked...
Move Over Netflix: Portland ICE Protests Officially Crowned America’s Binge-Worthy Reality Series
PORTLAND, OR — Forget “Stranger Things” and “Love Is Blind.” The hottest new reality series gripping America isn’t on Netflix, Hulu, or HBO—it's the nightly Portland ICE protests, streaming live on...
Bend Locals Say Fall Didn’t Officially Begin Until Patagonia Over Flannel Guy Walked Drake Park With Coffee
BEND, OR — Despite what the calendar claims, residents say autumn didn’t truly begin until a smug Bend man in Patagonia over flannel strutted through Drake Park this weekend, clutching a $7 latte...
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!
The Oregon Steakhouse That Could Rival Anything In Texas
RingSide Steakhouse has served premium steaks, seafood, and legendary onion rings in Portland for over 80 years, offering a classic dining experience with award-winning wine and timeless charm.
The Woman-Owned Saloon In Oregon That Feels Like A Western Movie Come To Life
Blue Duck Saloon in Prineville, Oregon may be off the beaten path, but for those who know where to look, it has become a destination worth every mile. The saloon has built a reputation on elevated...
Killer Burger Opens New Location in Bend, Bringing Its Iconic Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon Burger to Central Oregon
Bend, Ore. — The wait is over for burger fans in Central Oregon. According to a report from KTVZ, Killer Burger has officially opened its doors in Bend, marking the chain’s latest expansion across...
Report: Someone Needs to Quiet That Sniveling Brat Immediately
SALEM, OR — A routine grocery run at the WinCo Foods off Commercial Street in Salem turned into a full-blown auditory crisis Friday morning after a local child—described by witnesses as "small but emotionally explosive"—unleashed a battle cry somewhere between a...
Bill Could Make Cellphone Use in Oregon Classrooms a Thing of the Past
A statewide ban on cell phones in Oregon’s K-12 classrooms could soon be on the books, following years of discussion and rising concern over the impact of personal devices on student learning and well-being. On Wednesday, March 26, the House Committee on Education...
BREAKING: Cat Confirms It Did, In Fact, Lick the Lasagna
In a stunning turn of events Tuesday evening, household cat Mr. Biscuits has officially confirmed that he licked the lasagna, and, according to inside sources, would “do it again in a heartbeat.” The lasagna, a bubbling tray of cheesy perfection prepared by...
Oregon Braces for Rare Tornado Risk as Severe Storms Target the Willamette Valley
A rare and potentially dangerous weather event is expected to impact parts of Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, with the possibility of large hail, damaging winds, and even isolated tornadoes—an unusual combination for the region. The National...
Ride This Coastal Train In Oregon For A Spring Break Adventure You’ll Never Forget
If you're looking for the perfect spring break activity on the Oregon Coast, this is it. Sun, sea air, coastal charm—and the nostalgic click-clack of a historic train. The Spring Break Excursion aboard the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is back for 2025, and it's a...
Oregon School Earns “Gold Medal in Predator Enablement” After Flawless Record of Inaction
In a historic achievement for institutional apathy, St. Helens High School has been awarded the coveted Gold Medal in Predator Enablement, a rare honor bestowed upon educational institutions demonstrating "exceptional consistency in ignoring red flags, downplaying...
Locals Shocked as Portland RV Appears to Give Birth to Full-Sized Truck in Public
PORTLAND, OR — In a shocking roadside event that eyewitnesses are describing as “equal parts beautiful and deeply upsetting,” a vintage RV parked outside a shuttered Hollywood Video reportedly gave birth to a fully grown, lifted pickup truck Tuesday afternoon. “I just...
Graffiti Artists Give Up As Portland Now 100% Covered in Spray Paint
PORTLAND, OR — In a historic moment of questionable achievement, the City of Portland has officially become the first metropolitan area in the United States to reach 100% graffiti saturation, prompting local street artists to reluctantly hang up their spray cans and...
Travelers Agree: This Gas Station Port-a-Potty is a ‘Spiritual Oasis in a Plastic Shell’
In the vast, unforgiving wasteland of America’s highways—where fast food wrappers dance in the wind and gas station bathrooms look like crime scenes—one portable restroom has risen above the filth to become a beacon of hope. Perched in front of a Love’s Travel Stop,...
Wife Deploys Tactical Rib Jab in Final Attempt to End Husband’s Snoring
MONROE, OR — In the early hours of Wednesday morning, local woman Emily Patterson reportedly launched what experts are calling a "precision-targeted rib jab" into the soft flank of her peacefully unconscious husband, Greg, in a final, desperate effort to end what has...