The brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin are personal local heroes of mine. I had visited many of their properties and brewpubs in the Portland area but never realized their impact until my first time at the Kennedy School while living in NE PDX circa the early 2000s. I...
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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.
Mysterious Photo of Kennedy in Oregon Raises Fascinating Questions
Mistaken identity? Long lost family? I love a good mystery, and all things Kennedy-related still seem to fascinate even 60-years later. The original attention-grabber from this post in the Forgotten Oregon facebook group was JFK himself. Charming as usual with a...
Sleep Overnight In These Old Grain Silos Converted Into a Charming Bed And Breakfast
From the exterior, the three vintage grain bins at the center of the farm look like typical utilitarian structures one would see on almost any back road in the state of Oregon. Go inside, however, and you'll find something truly amazing. Rural Yamhill County is a...
A Photographer’s Journey: Capturing Old Schoolhouses of Oregon History
I don't know when or why this obsession first came about. If I try to trace it back, maybe it was my first glimpse of Lower Eight Mile School, sitting alone and desolate in a field somewhere west of The Dalles. One Room Schoolhouses are Important Oregon History...
Fees Increase In Oregon In 2020 to Hike, Boat, Fish – New Permits Added
In 2020 Oregon will be taking steps to limit the number of people visiting certain natural areas in order to protect the scenic beauty of our state. This means enacting a new permit system as well as fee increases to access certain areas. Other fee increases across...
Price To Visit Crater Lake Increases By $5 In January 2020
Starting on New Years Day in 2020 it will cost visitors $5 more to visit the Gem of The Cascades: Crater Lake. The $5 increase will help cover maintenance as well as projects such as improving trails so Oregonians and visitors from around the world can get the best...
20 Jaw-Dropping Trails to Hike in Oregon Right Now
Whether you're young or old, fit or self-described couch-potato, hiking is one of those diversely perfect activities that can cost little to no money but be a richly rewarding experience. From easy jaunts to find a hidden waterfall, to 750-mile excursions through the...
In-N-Out to officially open doors Thursday in Keizer
In-N-Out fans in Oregon will be excited to know the popular burger chain is slated to open their doors this Thursday, December 12 in Keizer. In-N-Out Burger was founded in Baldwin Park, California in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder, and was not present in Oregon until...
There’s a Full Moon Occurring 12/12 at Exactly 12:12 am
The next full moon occurs Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12:12 a.m. This means December’s full moon, called the Cold Moon, will hit its 100% peak on 12/12 at exactly 12:12 a.m. Twelve has significance when it comes to our relative understanding of space and time. There are 12...
Volcano Off Oregon Coast Predicted To Erupt Between 2020 And 2024
Most Oregonians know the name of at least one volcano in our state: Mt. Hood, Mt. Mazama (Crater Lake National Park), or perhaps Newberry Volcano in Bend. One nearby you may not have heard about is Axial Seamount, a huge underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of...
In-N-Out Burger to open new location in Oregon mid-December
Did you want an In-N-Out Burger from Santa this year? According to the latest from KATU, In-N-Out is expected to open their doors "before the holiday season comes to an end." Of course, this is of some concern as during the holidays you can expect more traffic...
5 Legendary Missing Treasures in Oregon You May Not Know About
In 1985 audiences were awed by The Goonies and their search for the missing "rich stuff" of Chester Copperpot. Set and filmed in Astoria, Oregon, the movie became a hit and inspired amateur treasure hunters everywhere (five-year-old me started digging in my Forest...