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SALEM, OR — As Oregon State Parks prepare to roll out another round of fee hikes for the 2025 camping season, thousands of middle-class Oregon families are reportedly coming to terms with the heartbreaking reality that they can no longer afford to sleep outside like...
If you're looking for the perfect spring break activity on the Oregon Coast, this is it. Sun, sea air, coastal charm—and the nostalgic click-clack of a historic train. The Spring Break Excursion aboard the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is back for 2025, and it's a...
The Oregon Coast has long been synonymous with stunning ocean views, quaint coastal towns, and a vibrant sense of community. Now, coffee enthusiasts in Lincoln City have another reason to celebrate: Pioneer Joe Coffee Company, a family-owned business known for its...
Astoria, Oregon, is one of the most beloved small towns on the Pacific Northwest coast, and it’s easy to see why. With its charming seaside vibe, stunning waterfront views, and deep cinematic roots, this historic town offers the perfect blend of nostalgia and...
In a stunning display of internet chaos, an innocent “How to Bake a Lemon Cake” post has devolved into a 10,000-comment debate about President Donald Trump, proving that no topic is too trivial to become a political battleground. It all started when Sandra Mitchell, a...
SALEM, OR—In a bold move that can only be described as "heroically gluttonous," local man Derek Caldwell ordered a fourth basket of tortilla chips at a downtown Mexican restaurant Friday evening. Witnesses report that Caldwell, who was deep in conversation about "how...
Lincoln City’s beloved Finders Keepers glass float tradition continues in 2025, offering a year-round treasure hunt along seven miles of stunning Oregon coastline. February promises exciting opportunities for glass float enthusiasts, with two special events showcasing...
Small, translucent creatures known as sea cherubs are making an appearance along Oregon's coastline, with sightings reportedly more frequent than usual in 2025, according to Seaside Aquarium. In a Facebook post on January 18, Seaside Aquarium shared that they have...
The third and final round of king tides of the season is happening this weekend on the Oregon coast. If you're headed out to see them, here's what you need to know. The final king tides of the season are making a dramatic return to the Oregon Coast from January 11-13,...
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...
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...
Cue the eerie X-Files theme, because something seriously spooky just went down over the skies of Oregon, and it has us wondering if Mulder and Scully are dusting off their trench coats. Over the past weekend, at least four commercial airline pilots reported spotting...