Family’s Wholesome Weekend Plans To Unplug At Lake Cabin Ruined By Lack Of WiFi
What was supposed to be a wholesome family plan to unplug at a lake cabin quickly collapsed into emotional devastation after the Miller family discovered the getaway they had been romanticizing for weeks did, in fact, require them to go without reliable WiFi. The trouble began Friday evening shortly after the family arrived at their rental cabin, a charming wood-paneled lakeside retreat advertised as “quiet,” “secluded,” and “perfect for reconnecting with nature.” Unfortunately, the listing...
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.
Smash Mouth Set to Ignite the Stage at Eclipse Fest 2023 in Klamath County
Smash Mouth, camping, and getting to view a solar eclipse in Oregon’s gorgeous high desert? Yes please!
Oregon’s Premier Summer Kite Festival is Flying High in June
There's something uniquely compelling about Lincoln City, Oregon. Nestled against the majestic Pacific Ocean, it's a haven of natural beauty where land, sea, and sky intertwine. Towering forests run...
Witness Sand Art Like Never Before at Cannon Beach Fest This Weekend
Hey, beach lovers and sand sculpting aficionados! Get your sunhats ready this weekend and roll up those sleeves because our cherished Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest is back! Mark your calendars for...
Seasonal Depression Season Returns As Oregon Once Again Slips Into Eternal Darkness
PORTLAND, OR — The Beaver State confirmed this week that Seasonal Depression Season has officially returned as Oregon once again slips into eternal darkness, a ritual as dependable as rain, moss,...
Trump Orders Maps Updated To Show Portland As “Poop” Starting Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Declaring that Portland had “become a total disaster, maybe the worst in history,” President Donald Trump announced Friday that all official U.S. maps will be updated to replace...
Portland Launches New “Adopt-a-Screamer” Program to Pair Residents With Their Favorite Downtown Yeller
PORTLAND, Ore. — In a bold new effort to “humanize the chaos,” Portland officials have announced the launch of the city’s first-ever Adopt-a-Screamer program, allowing residents to form lasting...
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!
Gotcha Burger Bringing Its Famous Patties to Valley River Center and Corvallis
Big burger news is sizzling in western Oregon—Gotcha Burger is expanding with not one, but two new locations, and fans in Eugene and Corvallis are about to get a whole lot beefier. The first of the...
Hey Y’all Is A Southern Food Cart In Oregon Serving Biscuits & Gravy So Good You’ll Think You’re In Tennessee
If you’re even remotely serious about breakfast—or just crave the kind of Southern food that sticks to your soul—you’ll want to carve out time to visit Hey Y’all, a food cart on Barger Drive in...
This Unassuming Oregon Spot Is Serving Up Road Trip Worthy Burgers
Eagle Cap is the kind of spot where locals celebrate birthdays and travelers feel like they’ve found a hidden gem, especially when craving a big, juicy, made-from-scratch burger.
Portland Woman, 74, Held Hostage and Sexually Assaulted for 3 Days in Her Own Home
A 69-year-old man, Kenneth Gregory Williams, is facing horrifying charges after police say he held a 74-year-old woman hostage in her own home and repeatedly sexually assaulted her for several days. This deeply disturbing incident showcases an appalling level of...
Runaway Cow Keeps Oregon State Police Busy on I-84
Talk about starting the New Year with a bang—or should we say a moo? On January 1, the Oregon State Police were called to handle an utterly udderly bizarre situation: a rogue cow hoofing it down Interstate 84 near Hood River. This wasn’t your average backyard escapee....
Sneaker Wave Warning Issued for Oregon Beaches January 8th-9th
DOUGLAS, COOS & CURRY COUNTIES, Ore. — The National Weather Service has issued a warning for a moderate risk of sneaker waves along the coastlines of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. The heightened risk is expected to last from Monday morning through Tuesday...
Trestle Collapse in Corvallis Derails Train Into Marys River
A train trestle over the Marys River in Corvallis collapsed on Saturday afternoon, sending one train car carrying agricultural materials into the river and leaving two other cars unstable. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:08 p.m., involved a 19-car...
Oregon’s New Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect to Combat Pollution Across the State
As of January 1, 2025, Oregon has officially joined the growing list of states cracking down on single-use plastics with the enactment of Senate Bill 543. Passed by the Oregon Senate and House in 2023, this legislation bans food vendors from serving prepared meals in...
Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor Leads North America with Record-Breaking Snowfall
Mt. Bachelor has kicked off the winter season with an incredible snowfall, transforming the mountain into a powder-filled paradise. Over the past few days, winter storms have delivered a whopping five feet of fresh snow, the resort announced Sunday. With a base depth...
This Hidden Café In Remote Oregon Serves Unforgettable Comfort Food
The combination of mouthwatering comfort food, ice cream and pie, along with a rich local history, makes Austin House a standout spot to check out in eastern Oregon.
Dead Sea Turtle Washes Ashore on Oregon Coast Near Fort Stevens
Just days after an endangered loggerhead sea turtle was rescued from Short Beach in Tillamook County, a tragic discovery was made on the northern Oregon Coast. A 40-pound olive ridley sea turtle washed ashore on Sunset Beach near Fort Stevens State Park and was found...
Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport to Undergo Renovations in 2025
Nestled on a picturesque bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport, Oregon, has long been a cherished retreat for book lovers and travelers alike. Renowned for its literary charm, the hotel is now embarking on a new chapter. On Sunday,...
Hours After Recovering Oregon Men Who Died Bigfoot Hunting, Rescue Team’s Gear Stolen
Following a three-day search for two Portland men who went missing while seeking Sasquatch in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the Skamania County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) team has been dealt a significant setback. Upon concluding the search,...