Prineville Is One Of The Safest Places To Live In Oregon, According To New Report
There is something about Prineville that has always felt a little different from the rest of Oregon. It is not quite Bend, not quite the Willamette Valley, and not quite the wide-open ranch country farther east. It sits in its own pocket of Central Oregon, surrounded by rimrock, juniper, old ranching history, dry summer heat, cold winter mornings, and those big blue skies that make everything feel a little more spacious. For people who love Oregon but are tired of feeling crowded, Prineville...
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.
Get Ready To Polka And Sip The Finest Brews At Yachats Oktoberfest!
Ladies and gentlemen, dust off your lederhosen and dirndls because the Yachats, Oregon Oktoberfest is here, and it's gonna be the beeriest, bratiest, and most boisterous celebration on the Oregon...
Get Ready for the 2023 Kite Festival in Lincoln City this September
Ladies, gentlemen, and kite enthusiasts of all ages, get ready to be spellbound! The skies of Lincoln City are about to be painted with colossal, majestic creatures of the deep and the nimblest...
Get A Taste Of Fall At Oregon Zoo Fall Beer And Cider Festival
As the leaves start to turn and the air takes on a crisp, inviting chill, there's no better way to welcome autumn in Oregon than with the 2023 Fall Beer And Cider Festival at the Oregon Zoo. This...
Portland Protesters Deploy “Operation Full Moon” as Naked Skydivers Descend on ICE Building
PORTLAND, OR — Portland protesters have once again raised the bar—and everything else—as they launched “Operation Full Moon,” a carefully coordinated display involving hundreds of naked skydivers...
National Guard to Roll Into Portland Next Week, Locals Argue Over Who Gets to Tag Armored Vehicles First
PORTLAND, OR — With 166 Oregon National Guard members preparing to deploy to Portland next week, locals have already begun squabbling over who will earn the honor of being the first to spray-paint...
City of Portland Absolutely Obliterated as Urban War Escalates
It’s been a long time coming. After years of jokes about endless protests, artisanal chaos, and bridges that seem to exist just to get spray-painted, Portland has finally fulfilled every wild...
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!
McMenamins Now Serving THC Infused Seltzers at Oregon Locations Just in Time to Honor Jerry Garcia
McMenamins is turning up the vibes and the cannabinoids this August with the launch of two brand new THC infused seltzers, available now at their Oregon locations. The legendary Pacific Northwest...
You Haven’t Truly Eaten Until You’ve Tried This Legendary Family-Style Steakhouse in Oregon
Savor bold flavors and premium ranch-sourced meats at RBC Steakhouse in Bend, where high-end dining meets sustainability and standout service.
Smoky Goodness And Mouthwatering BBQ Are Front And Center At This Newport Gem
BBQ magic await at The Wilds Tap House & BBQ in Newport, Oregon. Dive into smoky brisket, ribs, wings, and scratch-made sides.
Coast Guard Saves Person Trapped in Car in McKenzie River
A dramatic rescue unfolded Wednesday night when emergency responders worked together to save a person trapped inside a vehicle submerged in the McKenzie River. The U.S. Coast Guard, alongside Eugene Springfield Fire, successfully executed the operation, preventing...
The Shari’s We Once Knew Is Gone, and Its Empty Buildings Are Up for Grabs
PORTLAND, Ore. – If you ever spent a late night at Shari’s, chain-smoking cigarettes and nursing bottomless coffee refills in the ‘90s, this one stings. Shari’s Café & Pies—once a beacon of 24-hour comfort food, a haven for night owls, weary travelers, and high...
‘He Was at the River’s Edge’—Four Days of Searching, and Still No Sign of Dane Paulsen
Siletz, Oregon – March 5, 2025 – It has been four harrowing days since 2-year-old Dane Paulsen vanished from his parents’ front yard near Milepost 21 on Highway 229 in Siletz. Despite tireless efforts from law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and an outpouring of...
Unbothered Mom Casually Bag Her Apples As Screaming Little Brat’s Tantrum Enters Its Third Act
Shoppers at a local grocery store were forced to endure a multi-act opera of chaos Sunday afternoon as a small, shoeless little brat unleashed an earth-shaking tantrum in the produce section. Meanwhile, her mother—clearly a seasoned veteran of public...
No Sign of Missing 2-Year-Old Oregon Boy as FBI and Search Teams Scour Land and Water
The search for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen in Siletz, Oregon, has gripped the community, bringing together law enforcement, volunteers, and agencies from across the region in a desperate attempt to find the missing toddler. Since Saturday, March 1, when Dane vanished from...
Police Searching for Missing 2-Year-Old Child in Oregon – Have You Seen Dane Paulsen?
SILETZ, OR — Authorities and local volunteers are urgently searching for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen, who went missing from a residence near milepost 21 on Siletz River Highway on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the...
Health Experts Warn Gluten Found in Fentanyl Could Be Hazardous to Your Health
PORTLAND, OR — Health experts have today issued a shocking warning that fentanyl circulating on the streets of Portland has tested positive for gluten, a protein composite normally found in wheat, rye, and barley. In response, a new advocacy group called Action on...
Portland Walmart Tests New AI-Powered Doors That Don’t Open For Tweakers
PORTLAND, OR – Walmart has unveiled a bold new experiment in Portland, testing out cutting-edge AI-powered technology designed to combat a growing problem: tweakers. The store’s automatic doors are now equipped with advanced artificial intelligence that can detect...
HEAT WAVE: Local Dad in Fresh Kicks Fires Up The Grill As Temps in Oregon Soar Above 50 Degrees
SPRINGFIELD, OR — The scent of lighter fluid and overconfidence filled the air Friday afternoon as local dad, Greg Thompson, triumphantly wheeled out his Weber grill, declaring it "grilling season" the moment temperatures climbed to a balmy 50 degrees. Despite a...
In a Stunning Move, Mexico Follows USA’s Lead and Declares Spanish the Official Language
In a stunning turn of events, the Mexican government has officially declared Spanish as the country’s national language, following the bold example set by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently declared English the official language of the United States. The...