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We love visiting the Oregon coast to go whale watching. Each year up to 25,000 gray whales migrate past the Oregon coast in the winter and spring. Now for the first time since the pandemic, Oregon State Parks will be hosting Whale Watch Week in person. The 2022 Winter...
On Monday December 12th, 2022 a dead woman found at Powell Butte Nature Park was identified as Kathryn Muhlbach, 27 years old. The police have identified her boyfriend, Jose Antonio Caraballo, 43 years old as a suspect in the murder and an arrest warrant has been...
Combining a friendly atmosphere with all sorts of unique items and goodies, the Big Wheel General Store is a one stop shop you won't want to miss while you're in Bandon, Oregon. Featuring coastal souvenirs, art made by local artists, a driftwood museum and gallery,...
The holidays are such an exciting time of year for people of every age in Oregon. From playing in the snow, to getting together with family and friends, or visiting with Santa. One of our favorite things to do in Oregon in December is to visit with real live reindeer!...
Winter storms have knocked out power to around 4,000 Oregon customers since last night. According to Portland General Electric and Pacific Power maps, the outages are mainly centered around the northern Oregon coast near Warrenton and the I-5 corridor north of...
If you missed the Thanksgiving drop from Finders Keepers in Lincoln City, you may be excited to know there looks to be another float drop happening in the coastal town for 2022. This particular drop, the beautiful floats are red and black, themed for the Portland...
Only hours after a federal judge in Portland ruled Measure 114 will move forward with a 30-day delay on the gun permits requirement, Harney County Circuit Judge Robert S. Raschio blocked the measure temporarily from going into effect December 8. At the time of writing...
Built in 1926, the Barlow Trail Roadhouse is full of history and has been well loved by locals and travelers for 96 years. If you're in Welches, Oregon or traveling over Mount Hood on Highway 26, you'll want to stop in for a piece of delicious peanut butter pie,...
It's that time of year where people like to get warm and cozy and hunker down for the evening on the couch with a good book. If you are in need of a book to read and enjoy supporting local business, then look no further than Big Story Bookstore, located near downtown...
On Tuesday November 29th, 2022 rain and strong winds made rock and mud come crashing down a mountainside and onto U.S. 30 near Astoria, Oregon. This is a major road between Portland and Astoria, which is now closed so crews can remove the 1,800 cubic yards of debris....
Stargazing; one of mankind's oldest pastimes, enjoyed by civilizations for millions of years. Catching a glimpse of a shooting star can feel like a rare sight, gifted only to those who are patient enough to stare up at the night sky for what could be hours. Soon...
Here in Oregon we love whale watching. During the spring and winter whale migrations, up to 25,000 gray whales and many pods of orcas pass by the Oregon coast and draw thousands of people with binoculars hoping to see these majestic creatures. This November whale...