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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Portland writer wins 2026 James Beard Media Award
A Portland writer is among the winners of the 2026 James Beard Media Awards, one of the food industry’s highest honors. Erica Berry, a Portland-based author and essayist, won the James Beard Journalism Award in the Personal Essay category for her piece, “Intuitive Eating: On Poison, Pleasure, and Trust,” published in Orion Magazine. The James […]
Seven Oregon ghost towns that offer a rare look into the state’s past
You don’t need perfect weather to explore Oregon. In fact, some of the best days to get out and see something new are the gray, moody ones. That’s especially true if you’re interested in ghost towns. If you’ve ever driven through parts of Oregon and wondered about the empty buildings or forgotten places just off […]
6 Oregon beaches named among the ‘Best in the Pacific Northwest’ by HGTV
HGTV named the Oregon Coast as home to some of the Pacific Northwest’s best beaches. The Home and Garden network recognized six Oregon beaches among the Best Beaches in the Pacific Northwest, praising their breathtaking scenery, outdoor recreation, and opportunities for spotting local wildlife. From iconic landmarks like Haystack Rock to the remote beauty of […]
Volunteers carry protected frogs across an Oregon highway
For the past 13 years, each winter in northwest Portland sees dozens of volunteers gather along a high-traffic highway with buckets, headlamps and reflective vests labeled “FROGS.” Their mission is simple: help northern red-legged frogs safely cross busy Highway 30. Every year during the winter months, these volunteers return to the bluff overlooking Highway 30 […]