Portland Leaders Float Plan To Convert ICE Building Into Airbnb With ‘Luxury Detention Suites’
PORTLAND, OR — City officials are floating a bold new proposal to convert Portland’s controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement building into an Airbnb, touting it as a potential goldmine of “luxury detention suites” and ironic tourist appeal. Under the plan, the original barbed wire would remain intact to “preserve character,” while holding cells would be marketed as “cozy minimalist suites.” Developers believe the property could quickly attract lifestyle influencers eager to pose in...
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.
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...
Fall Is The Perfect Time To Soak At This Native Hot Spring Resort In Oregon
The water is packed with 32 healing minerals, and the warm autumn weather is ideal for soaking, as cool desert nights pair perfectly with the steamy springs.
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!
This Authentic German Bakery Has The Best Soft Pretzels In Oregon
These aren’t just any pretzels, they’re the real deal, crafted by hand with the kind of care and tradition that founder Edgar Loesch picked up from his German roots.
This Unassuming Little Market on the Oregon Coast is Home to a Family’s Legendary Hot Dog
With over 1.5 million hotdogs sold and counting, this little market has definitely earned its “world famous” reputation. The homemade mustard is sweet & spicy but not hot.
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...
Camp Namanu in Oregon Officially Listed as a Historic Place After 100 Years
Recently, Oregon's beloved Camp Namanu, operational since 1924, was formally acknowledged and added to the National Register of Historic Places. This recognition highlights its long-standing role as a scenic sanctuary for generations of children. Located along the...
Eugene voted best in Oregon and named among best places to live in U.S.
I grew up in Eugene, Oregon, and although my experiences are mostly limited to this region, I truly believe I couldn't have chosen a better place to grow up. Eugene, often overshadowed by larger cities in terms of recognition, is indeed one of the best places to live...
Oregon’s Wolf Growth Halts for the First Time in More Than Ten Years
In 2023, Oregon's gray wolf population growth stalled, marking the first year without an increase since their reestablishment in the state, according to a report by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). The annual survey by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife...
A Remote Pizza Joint In Oregon, Ike’s Makes Some Tasty Pies And Mouthwatering Chicken
Hiding in plain sight on the side of Highway 126 is a little pizza spot you've probably passed half a dozen times on your way to go hiking or on trips between Eugene and Bend. Ike's Pizza sits in a little gray building on the side of the road and is easily missed if...
Transgender Runner’s Top Performance in Oregon Girls’ Track Event Sparks Outrage
In Sherwood, Oregon, a high school track and field event became the center of a heated debate after a transgender athlete, Aayden Gallagher, recorded a remarkably fast time in the women's varsity 200 meters. During the Sherwood Need For Speed Classic held on Saturday,...
NASA Quietly Training Robot Dog on Mt. Hood to Navigate Landscape of the Moon
In the scenic terrain of Mount Hood, Oregon, a robotic dog named Spirit is being rigorously trained for future space exploration missions. This initiative, known as the LASSIE Project, is spearheaded by Feifei Qian, an alumna of Georgia Tech and an assistant professor...
Protesters Shut Down Southbound I-5, One Lane Has Reopened
In a recent development, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the temporary closure of all southbound lanes on Interstate 5 at the juncture with Eugene-Springfield Highway I-105. The cause? A group of pedestrians engaging in a protest along the...
Oregon and Idaho Urged by Wallowa County Commissioners to Reengage in Greater Idaho Border Negotiations
On April 1st, the commissioners of Wallowa County dispatched correspondence to several political figures in both Oregon and Idaho, urging a renewed conversation on the potential realignment of the state boundary to incorporate certain eastern Oregon counties into...
It’s Impossible Not To Love This Breathtaking Wild Flower Trail In Oregon
Marys Peak provides a unique vantage point, a place where the serene beauty of the ocean meets the rugged grandeur of the mountain ranges.
Woman Unearths 20-Million-Year-Old Marine Mammal Fossil on Oregon Coast
NEWPORT, OREGON — A unique discovery was made on a beach near Newport when a woman stumbled upon a fossil, estimated to be over 20 million years old, during a leisurely walk. This ancient relic consisted of teeth from a Desmostylian, an animal similar in appearance to...