Gas Prices Hit 4 Year Low Across America But Oregon Is Stuck Near 4 Dollars A Gallon
While the rest of the country is cruising into Labor Day with the cheapest gas they’ve seen in four years, Oregon drivers are still stuck paying nearly $4 a gallon according to The Oregonian — and it’s only getting worse. The U.S. average? A cool $3.13 per gallon. Oregon? $3.98 and climbing. That’s right — while everyone else is filling up and bragging about Trump’s “energy dominance,” we’re once again being left holding the (empty) gas can. According to The Oregonian, Oregon now has the...
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.
When and Where to See the 2024 Oregon King Tides
As winter approaches, the Oregon coast is gearing up for the 2024 King Tides, one of nature’s most spectacular displays. These tides, known scientifically as perigean spring tides, occur when the...
You’ll Find Some of the Best Sandwiches in Oregon at This Quaint Coastal Market
Bungalow Market & Deli in North Bend is the local go-to spot for those in the know when it comes to killer sandwiches. Tucked away in what might seem like an unassuming little market, this place...
Cozy Up with Coffee and a Book at the Oregon Coast’s Largest Bookstore
Gold Beach, Oregon, is a quaint coastal town that sits at the mouth of the Rogue River, about 40 miles north of the California border. Originally known as Ellensburg, the town changed its name to...
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!
Why People in Oregon Will Travel Miles for This Man’s Heavenly Homemade Pies
If you like supporting local businesses that consistently deliver phenomenal products, it doesn’t get any more local than the Pie Guy in North Plains. Bart VanDomelen, better known to his legion of...
This Beloved Breakfast Spot Has Been Serving Hungry Oregonians For Almost 90 Years
Biscuits and gravy, scrambles and omelets, and a delicious ‘big mess’ you won’t find anywhere else, have set White’s apart as one of the best homestyle breakfast spots in the capital since it opened in 1936.
One of Oregon’s Best Italian Food Restaurants Has Been a Local Favorite Since 1975
Giovanni’s Is More Than Just A Pizza Place, It’s A Fine Italian Restaurant
Overturned Truck Unleashes Over 100,000 Salmon into Oregon Waters
In an extraordinary incident last Friday in Northeast Oregon, a 53-foot tanker met with an accident, resulting in over 100,000 live salmon being spilled. Miraculously, a majority of these fish found their way into a nearby creek, continuing their journey, as confirmed...
Iconic Oregon Wilderness Camp For Girls Joins National Register of Historic Places
As reported by The Oregonian, Camp Namanu, Oregon's oldest camp dedicated to girls' nature experiences, has achieved recognition as a National Historic District within the National Register of Historic Places. Boasting over a century of history, this 552-acre forested...
Salem’s Riverfront Park Gears Up for Ultimate Taco Fest with Over 30 Food Trucks This May
Alright taco lovers, gather around because I've got some spicy news that'll make your taste buds dance! Salem's Riverfront Park is about to be transformed into a taco paradise. Yes, you read that right! On May 4, the Northwest Taco Fest is rolling in with a lineup of...
Small Farms in Oregon Suffer as New CAFO Definitions Threaten Livelihoods
In Oregon, the landscape of small-scale farming is undergoing a seismic shift due to recent regulatory changes affecting water rights and farm operations. These changes are casting a shadow over the future of family farms and local agriculture, invoking a series of...
Salem, Oregon Ranks Top 10 In USA Family Friendly Travel Destinations
Recently Yelp, known for reviews of restaurants, attractions and other businesses, compiled a list of America's top 10 family friendly destinations. The ten cities that made the cut were cities that matched the 'good for kids' attribute on Yelp and had high searches...
Planning To Travel for The April 2024 Solar Eclipse? Extreme Warnings Abound For Tourists
If Oregon's 2017 total solar eclipse is any indication, travel to the eastern side of the U.S. to view April 2024's redux is going to be crazy. Quaint towns and remote areas across the U.S. are gearing up for an influx of eclipse enthusiasts eager to witness the awe...
New Beaverton REI Store Opening in April, Set to be the Biggest in the State
Like most outdoorsy Portlanders, I was disappointed but not totally surprised when REI announced last year that its location in the trendy Pearl neighborhood would be closing. The store had been there for 20 years, but due to an increase in crime including thefts and...
Chewing Gum DNA Ends 44-Year Hunt for Oregon Killer
Barbara Mae Tucker, then 19, was a regular student attending Mount Hood Community College in Gresham until on January 15, 1980 the unthinkable happened. Her body was found by another student near the school parking lot, and it was discovered she had been murdered...
Whale Watching Starts Saturday With 14,500 Gray Whales Migrating Close to Oregon’s Coast
This spring, Oregon's State Parks are celebrating the season with a specially extended Whale Watching Week, promising an unforgettable experience. From the 23rd to the 31st of March, enthusiasts are invited to the Oregon Coast to witness the impressive gray whales as...
Oregon Is Now Home To The Largest ‘Dark Sky Sanctuary’ In the World
Step into the heart of eastern Oregon, where the night sky unveils a spectacle so mesmerizing that it's officially been crowned the world's largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Imagine a canvas stretching over 2.5 million acres in Lake County, twinkling with...