Big Ten Country

Ducks, Huskies Headed to the Big Ten Conference

The University of Oregon and University of Washington, both charter members of the Pac-12 Conference, are following the money and limelight.

08/04/2023 By Sam Stites

State Parks

Silver Falls State Park Solves Its Popularity Problem

The park, which gets 1.3 million visitors a year, unveiled the first part of renovations with new parking, two trails connecting to popular hikes, and a kids' nature play area.

08/04/2023 By Sam Stites

America's Best Airport

Photos of PDX’s New Terminal Are Here, and It’s Glorious

Portland travelers will set foot under the nine-acre wood ceiling of the new PDX terminal in May 2024.

08/04/2023 By Sam Stites

Serve Yo' Self

Pumping Your Own Gas: Coming to Oregon in August

Guess what’s not on Gov. Tina Kotek’s list of bills to veto? The legislation introducing self-serve gas.

07/28/2023 By Sam Stites

Destination Golf

Oregon, Golf Hotbed? 8 Courses Soar into US Top 100 Ranking

Eight golf courses recently landed in a nationwide ranking of public courses, five of them at Bandon Dunes.

07/28/2023 By Sam Stites

Lagers

Taste Test: Best (and Worst) Local Beers for a Hot Day

You might as well support the local economy. We tried 5 made-in-Oregon lagers to cool you off after you’ve mowed the lawn on a hot afternoon, or just watched someone else do it. Here are our picks.

07/25/2023 By Sam Stites

Charter Barter

What the Heck Happened in Portland's City Council This Week?

Sparks flew as city councilors tried to alter already-voted-on government reforms. Here's your easy summary.

07/21/2023 By Sam Stites

Fill 'er Up

Can Oregonians Safely Pump Gas? Station Owners Say No

The law allowing drivers to pump their own gas awaits Governor Tina Kotek's signature, leaving her to grapple with existential questions, like whether all driving Oregonians can safely work a gas pump.

07/06/2023 By Sam Stites

Alpine Adventures

Don't Miss Two Cascades Trips, Newly Open for the Season

It's time for excursions into the mountains, which aren't accessible during snowy months or wildfire season. McKenzie Pass and Crater Lake boat tours just opened for 2023.

06/29/2023 By Sam Stites

Pool Party

Renting a Private Pool in Portland Has Never Been Swimpler

Want to go for a dip? Swimply has turned Portland into a hotbed for backyard pool and hot tub rentals, from saltwater pools on hilltop hobby farms to backyard hangs.

06/22/2023 By Sam Stites

Partisan Divide

Who Won the Walkout in the Oregon Legislature?

Republicans in the Oregon Senate missed 43 days in a protest of several bills, on topics including abortion access, gender-affirming care, and gun control.

06/20/2023 By Sam Stites

Oregon Coast

You Want to See the 2023 Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest Winners

Teams built for up to five hours to create gravity-defying sand art at the 59th annual competition.

06/16/2023 By Sam Stites

Wildlife

Unusual Cougar Sightings Add Nerves to Summer Hikes

Oregon wildlife officials issue a warning, reminding us that Oregon is cougar and bear country.

06/14/2023 By Sam Stites

Rivers

It's Time For You to Meet the Magical Lower Deschutes River

Whatever your speed—dirtbag to debutante—there is something for you on the Lower Deschutes. From its beginnings high up near Mount Bachelor to where it flows into the Columbia River, Central Oregon's Deschutes River is a special place.

06/08/2023 By Sam Stites and Chad Brown

Adventure

Your Best Ever White Water Trip on the Lower Deschutes

Rafting on the Lower Deschutes River is an Oregon rite of passage, just a couple hours from Portland. Our own Sam Stites, a former rafting guide, tells us the outfitters, guides, and rapids to know.

06/08/2023 By Sam Stites