Salem Removes Convicted Murderer From Police Review Board After Public Outcry
The Salem City Council voted Wednesday night to remove Kyle Hedquist, a convicted murderer, from both the Community Police Review Board and the Civil Service Commission after days of mounting public outrage, threats directed at councilors, and a growing realization that the city had failed at a basic level of due diligence. The 6–2 vote came during a tense special meeting on Jan. 7, marked by an increased police presence outside City Hall and hours of emotional testimony inside. Two councilors...
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.
The Annual Ornament Treasure Hunt Is Happening Soon In Oregon!
200 Christmas ornaments will be hidden along select trails in Oregon forests. If you find one, you get to keep it and register for the grand prize!
This Oregon Waffle House Serves Bacon-Sausage Waffle Sandwiches You Need to Try to Believe
Waffles and a Bloody Mary? Batter Up! is a must-visit for anyone in Beaverton looking for a unique twist on breakfast.
From PNW Legend To Engineering Marvel, Bridge Of The Gods Is Awesome
Steeped in stories about warring mountains, an inland sea that stretched to Idaho, earthquakes, and white hot rocks hurtling through the air, the Bridge of the Gods has moved straight out legend and into the modern world.
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!
The Old Fashioned Drive-In Restaurant In Oregon That Hasn’t Changed In Decades
Fries, chocolate chip mint ice cream and a juicy bacon burger is comfort food a its finest. It’s the kind of meal that satisfies after a long drive or road trip.
This Unpretentious Dundee Restaurant is a Hidden Gem in Oregon’s Wine Region
Trellis is that rare restaurant that achieves the impossible: striking the perfect balance of creating a casual and accessible local dining spot without sacrificing on quality and elegance. Whether...
Your Plate Will Be Overflowing With Italian Goodness At This Oregon Eatery
This is a place where good food, good wine, and good company come together in the best possible way.
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...
Portland Woman Tragically Falls to Her Death on a Hiking Trail in Oregon
In a somber update from multiple news sources, the story of a 63-year-old woman, once missing and later discovered deceased at the base of a cliff near Horsetail Falls in the scenic yet solemn Columbia River Gorge, has touched the hearts of many. Terina Kaye Chapman,...
New Food Cart Pod with Zero Alcohol Launches in Oregon, Just in Time For Spring
The Redmond Food Park has bloomed just in time for spring, offering a refreshing, alcohol-free gastronomic experience that's already garnering glowing reviews. This novel establishment has been successful in creating an environment that caters to families and...
Oregon Zoo Welcomes Humboldt Penguin Chick, 194th to Hatch
In the city of Portland, Oregon, a heartwarming event unfolded at the Oregon Zoo on the 4th of March, marking the arrival of a diminutive Humboldt penguin chick. This new member of the zoo family was so small at birth that it could easily nestle into the palm of a...