Today marks the 321st anniversary of a massive 9.0 earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the Oregon coast. This earthquake struck on January 26th, 1700 and sent a tsunami across the ocean where it reached Japan and destroyed a village. Scientists know...
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Welcome to our Oregon News category, where we bring you the latest and most relevant news stories from the beautiful state of Oregon. From the stunning Pacific coastline to the rugged Cascade Mountains, Oregon is home to a wealth of natural beauty, diverse communities, and exciting cultural events.
Cottage Grove, Oregon: A Guide to Things To Do
Just outside of Eugene, also a part of Lane County, you will find the little town of Cottage Grove, Oregon around 20 miles away. In fact, Cottage Grove is so charming it was recently earned number two on the list for 60 most charming towns in the country by...
Maxville: The Oregon Ghost Town That Flouted Jim Crow
Before I had developed an interest in and explored many of Oregon's "Ghost Towns", Maxville was quite unknown to me. Located deep in Wallowa County, little is physically left of the old logging town but rich and sometimes disturbing history remains. One night I...
The Unsolved Mystery of the Oldest Standing Structure in Oregon
It could single-handedly rewrite Oregon's known history, and you can visit this extraordinary structure. Exactly how old is the partially decayed hand-hewn log cabin and who built it? There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the building, but one thing is...
Eagle Creek Trail, Wachlella Falls And Others Reopen After 2017 Eagle Creek Fire
In 2017 a large portion of the Columbia River Gorge was damaged during the Eagle Creek Fire, a 49 thousand acre fire caused by firecrackers thrown by a 15-year-old boy. The fire was incredibly destructive and caused long term closures to popular scenic hiking trails....
Cosmic Tubing On Mt. Hood Turns The Hill Into A Dance Floor
There's no better time than now to get out and enjoy winter in Oregon, and Mt. Hood Skibowl has you covered for the ultimate winter rush. Cosmic Tubing is the perfect way to get out and enjoy some time with the family. In fact, Skibowl is known as America's largest...
Take a Real Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride Though Oregon’s Winter Wonderland
You can go walking in a Winter Wonderland, but why walk when you can ride a traditional sleigh around the Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon? There’s nothing more magical than a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a snowy meadow. Victorian sleighs hold four adults and two...
Oregon Coast Expecting Massive King Tide and Surf This Weekend
The weekend of December 13th-15th is set to bring the highest waves of the year to Coastal Oregon and Washington, with some places expecting 9-10 ft. high tides and 14-20 ft. ocean swells. While incredibly beautiful to watch, extreme caution should be exercised while...
Portland Man Recovering After A Shark Attack Near Seaside, Oregon
20 year old Cole Herrington was bitten by a shark near Seaside Oregon on Sunday December 6th, 2020. This is the first reported shark attack off the Oregon Coast in 2020. He was surfing in Seaside Cove when a shark attacked and bit him in the leg, pushing him under the...
Trader Joe’s Eggnog Liqueur Will Get You Lit Like a Christmas Tree
Last year we brought you news of Costco's Eggnog Liqueur that shoppers were going absolutely wild for. In 2020 it's Trader Joes' turn to bring on their version of this festive concoction, so good you'll want to break out your moose-mug set for it. Trader Joe's version...
The “Goonies” Cast Reunion: Coming to a Computer Near You December 5th
HEY YOU GUYSSSSSSS! Stars of the classic 1985 film primarily filmed in Astoria, Oregon, are reuniting for a virtual fundraiser on Dec. 5 to benefit No Kid Hungry and its work feeding kids and families amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Join the cast of #THEGOONIES...
Oregon Zoo’s ‘Zoo Lights’ Returns With Drive-Thru Featuring 1.5 Million Lights
The Oregon Zoo Lights are a holiday tradition for many Oregonians. And as expected, like everything in the "new normal" we are living in 2020, the 'Zoo Lights' festivities are happening but will be a bit different than what you may remember in years prior. The 'Zoo...