Portland ranks as one of the worst cities for allergies
Portland was named in a 2025 study that examined which U.S. cities struggled most with allergies that year. The 2025 Allergy Capitals report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reviewed 100 of the most populated metropolitan areas in the country, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Each city was evaluated based on pollen scores, over-the-counter allergy medication […]
Washington resorts ranked in 2025 ‘Best in the West’ awards
Four Washington resorts earned top spots on Travel + Leisure’s 2025 list of the Best Resorts in the Western United States, part of the magazine’s annual World’s Best Awards. From mountain lodges surrounded by evergreens to riverside sanctuaries steeped in comfort, these Washington resorts impressed travelers with natural beauty and unforgettable stays. Nearly 180,000 readers participated in the travel […]
These 3 Washington businesses are ‘worth the drive,’ new survey says
Several beloved Washington small businesses were recognized as places people would gladly drive more than an hour to visit. According to a new Devoted Drives survey from Advance Funds Network, Washington is home to some of the most visited and most loved small businesses in the country. The nationwide survey of more than 3,000 respondents asked one […]
Yachats becomes first ‘Bird City’ on the Pacific Coast
Visitors driving into the small coastal town of Yachats may notice something new along U.S. Highway 101. New signs welcoming travelers to a designated “Bird City” mark the community as the first on the Pacific Coast to receive the conservation honor. Seven Capes Bird Alliance, a coastal branch of the Bird Alliance of Oregon, began efforts […]
These 3 Ice Cream Shops in Oregon ranked on Yelp’s top 100 list
In honor of National Ice Cream Month, we’re looking back at the three Oregon ice cream shops that made Yelp’s Top 100 list for 2025. Two Portland shops and one Bend ice cream shop were ranked based on their handcrafted flavors, local ingredients, and community-driven charm. To create the list, Yelp analyzed customer reviews from ice cream […]
These 2 Oregon businesses are ‘worth the drive,’ new survey says
A new national survey found that two Oregon small businesses are among the most visited in the country based on how far people are willing to drive to reach them. Advance Funds Network, a business finance company, polled more than 3,000 people nationwide and asked which small businesses they would travel more than an hour for. […]
These Pacific Northwest college campuses were named among the most beautiful in America
For students searching for the right college, academics may not be the only thing to consider. A beautiful campus can make the college experience even more memorable, offering inspiring places to learn, connect, and enjoy everyday life. Travel + Leisure Magazine recently released its list of The 30 Most Beautiful College Campuses Across the United States, […]
Conservation groups sue Trump administration over endangered species protections
Conservation organizations across the United States are suing the Trump administration over changes they say could make it harder to protect endangered wildlife and the places those animals depend on to survive. The lawsuit targets a new federal rule that no longer considers damage to wildlife habitat to be the same as doing “harm” to […]
Travel + Leisure named this Portland hotel and spa as one of the best in the U.S.
Cascada Thermal Springs + Hotel, a wellness retreat that opened in Portland’s Alberta Arts District in spring 2025, was named by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the best retreats in the country. The publication highlighted the hotel when it first opened last year and is now recognizing it as one of the “Best […]
Trump ends habitat protections for endangered species. What it means for the Pacific Northwest
The Trump administration finalized a major change to the Endangered Species Act on July 10, one that could reshape how wildlife habitat is protected across the Pacific Northwest. The new rule removes decades-old protections that treated the destruction of wildlife habitat as illegal harm to endangered species. Environmental groups say the change could make it […]