Washington-based big businesses ranked ‘Top 10 Most Trustworthy’ in 2024
Five Washington companies ranked among the top 10 in a 2024 study naming the Most Trustworthy Companies in America based on how much consumers trusted them nationwide. Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, created its rankings through the recognition of companies that displayed the best in integrity, reliability, and strong relationships with customers and employees alike. […]
What is micro-retirement? See the five best places in Oregon to ‘micro-retire’
Five Oregon towns were featured in a new study ranking the Top Spots for a ‘Micro-Retirement.’ The survey, conducted by Careerminds, a global career development firm, asked more than 3,000 workers where they would spend an extended break from their careers. The company describes micro-retirement as a temporary pause from work, lasting weeks or months, […]
This Oregon Food Truck competed on Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race”
Fat Kid Food Co., a popular food truck in Oregon, represented the state in 2025 when it appeared on Food Network’s hit series The Great Food Truck Race. The Southern Oregon food truck started as a former ambulance before becoming one of the area’s most celebrated places to eat after it represented Oregon in Season […]
Oregon resort wins Travel + Leisure’s ‘Best is the West’ award
One Oregon resort was announced the winner of Travel + Leisure’s 2025 list of the Top Resorts in the Western United States, and four others took top spots in the magazine’s annual World’s Best Awards. Each year, Travel + Leisure invites readers to rate their favorite destinations and accommodations across the globe. For their 2025 […]
Two central Oregon cities ranked the best in the U.S. to start a business in 2026
Two Central Oregon cities were recently ranked among the best small cities to start a business in 2025. Personal finance site WalletHub released a report ranking the Best & Worst Small Cities to Start a Business in 2026 by comparing more than 1,300 cities across 18 different metrics. Those metrics included business growth, number of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]