Salt & Straw celebrates National Ice Cream Day with weeklong sundae special
Salt & Straw is giving ice cream lovers another reason to stop by this July. The Portland-based ice cream company is celebrating National Ice Cream Day with a weeklong promotion featuring a new Build Your Own Pint Sundae. Available July 17-23, the $15 treat lets customers choose three scoops of their favorite flavors served in […]
Oregon universities move forward with plans to merge into one
Willamette University and Pacific University are moving forward with plans to merge into a single institution serving more than 6,000 students across campuses in Salem, Forest Grove, Hillsboro and Portland. Both universities have cleared a major step toward the merger, with plans to begin operating as one legal entity by the start of 2027. If […]
Subaru drivers in Oregon and Washington should check this new recall
If it feels like every other driveway in Oregon and Washington has a Subaru parked in it, you’re probably not far off. From rainy commutes to mountain adventures, the brand has long been a favorite across the Pacific Northwest. Now, more than 541,000 Subaru vehicles are being recalled nationwide because of an incorrect certification label […]
Two missing hikers found dead in remote Whatcom County
Authorities have recovered the bodies of two hikers who went missing in separate incidents in Whatcom County in June, bringing weeks of search efforts in the Mount Baker region to a close. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 34-year-old Gursimran Singh of British Columbia was recovered July 13 in the Twin Sisters Range. Two […]
Walk Through a Forest of Dinosaurs at this Oregon Coast Attraction
Travelers driving Oregon’s southern coast can take a walk through a temperate rainforest where towering dinosaurs appear around nearly every bend. Oregon’s Prehistoric Gardens, located along U.S. Highway 101 between Port Orford and Gold Beach, has been surprising visitors for more than 70 years with dozens of life-size prehistoric sculptures hidden among old-growth trees and […]
National Geographic names Olympic National Park one of the best U.S. national parks to experience after dark
Olympic National Park was included on a new National Geographic list highlighting some of the best national parks in the U.S. to experience after dark. The magazine recently rounded up destinations where visitors could swap daytime crowds for stargazing, wildlife viewing and nighttime hikes. The list included national parks across the country known for unique […]
Gray whale deaths along PNW Coast prompt ‘Catastrophic Mortality Event’
Gray whale deaths along the west coast have reached alarming numbers, prompting researchers to declare a catastrophic mortality event. Researchers with the environmental organization Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, or PEER, say that gray whales are suffering a “catastrophic mortality event,” citing rapidly rising strandings and population declines. At least 145 gray whales have been […]
See 10 Washington summer festivals to add to your calendar
Summer festival season has arrived across Washington, bringing a full calendar of events celebrating music, food, agriculture, local traditions, and outdoor recreation. From seafood festivals along the waterfront in Seattle to lavender celebrations on the Olympic Peninsula, communities across the state are welcoming visitors with annual events that highlight what makes each region unique. Travelers […]
Washington to give away pieces of the beloved Bellingham Rock
For decades, the Bellingham Rock greeted drivers along Interstate 5 and served as a community canvas for messages, celebrations, and colorful artwork. Although the iconic roadside landmark was removed earlier this year during a fish passage project, Washington residents will soon have the chance to take home a small piece of its history. The Washington […]
4-year-old found safe after wandering 5 miles from Oregon state park
A 4-year-old girl is recovering after search crews found her nearly five miles from where she became separated from her family. The child disappeared on July 4 at Cape Lookout State Park during the Fourth of July holiday. Her disappearance triggered an extensive search effort coordinated by Oregon State Parks rangers, the Tillamook County Sheriff’s […]