by Tyler James | Dec 7, 2024 | News, Sports
The No. 1 Oregon Ducks defeated the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions, 45-37, in an electrifying Big Ten Championship Game, clinching the title in their first season as Big Ten members. The victory capped a historic 13-0 season, the first undefeated campaign in program...
by Tyler James | Dec 7, 2024 | Adventures
Oregon’s reputation as a culinary hotspot just reached a new level. Known for its farm-to-table dining, award-winning wines, and exceptional craft breweries, the state has added another accolade to its impressive résumé: the home of the world’s best cheddar cheese. At...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Dec 7, 2024 | Adventures, Christmas, Featured, Holidays, Interesting
Not sure how to cut down your own Christmas tree in Oregon, where to go to do it, or how to get your permit? We've got you covered! You might be surprised to find out that permits to cut down your own Christmas tree in one of Oregon's National Forests only cost $5....
by Jessica Tomlinson | Dec 6, 2024 | Adventures, Christmas, Entertainment, Eugene, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Holidays, Things To Do, Travel, Willamette Valley
A million glowing lights, visits with Santa, good food, and great photo opportunities - this is one Christmas event you don't want to miss this year! Ready to light up your holidays? Glow Eugene is back, and this year’s celebration is bigger, brighter, and even more...
by Tyler James | Dec 6, 2024 | Crime, News
Two drivers have been formally indicted in connection with a hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a Portland woman in late September. A Multnomah County grand jury handed down the indictments on Wednesday, Nov. 29, against 39-year-old Julio C. Salazar-Arias...
by Tyler James | Dec 6, 2024 | Crime, News
LA GRANDE, OR – Residents of La Grande woke up to unsettling news today as an armed robbery took place in the early hours at a home on the 700 block of F Avenue. According to the La Grande Police Department (LGPD), the incident occurred at approximately 5:27 AM on...
by Tyler James | Dec 5, 2024 | Adventures
Earthquake Update: A 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred approximately 45 miles southwest of Eureka, California. The National Tsunami Warning Center has confirmed that no tsunami is expected as a result of this earthquake. Residents who evacuated as a precaution can...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Dec 5, 2024 | Christmas, Featured, Food & Drink, Holidays, Interesting, Northern Oregon, Restaurants, Travel
Whether you’re enjoying a breakfast feast next to the glowing fireplace and gigantic Christmas tree, or browsing the gift shop for Bigfoot-themed souvenirs and local blackberry preserves, it’s an experience that feels both timeless and unique. Imagine sitting by a...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Dec 3, 2024 | Featured, News, Weather
Back in January, 2024, an ice storm hit Oregon and caused an estimated $72 million dollars in damage and 15 deaths. With that ice storm came temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit in Portland. Now, due to high-pressure and a lack of clouds in the sky, Portland...
by Tyler James | Dec 3, 2024 | Adventures
The Magic of Holiday Lights Shines Bright at Shore Acres State Park Every winter, the Oregon Coast comes alive with the glow of the Holiday Lights at Shore Acres State Park. Running nightly from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, this magical event transforms the...