Offbeat Oregon: Prohibition sting ended with deadly gunfight in Grand Ronde

If you look up Prohibition Agent Glenn H. Price in the “Fallen Angels” page of www.atf.gov, you’ll get a very brief account of his death: “Prohibition Agents Glenn H. Price and Grover Todd were attempting to arrest a bootlegger named Phillip...

From apple picking to mountain hikes, what to do on Mount Hood this fall: Peak Northwest podcast

Is Mount Hood the best autumn getaway in Oregon? On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we explore all there is to do on Mount Hood in the fall, from apple picking to mushroom foraging, beautiful hikes to early-season skiing. Fall is a great...

Salem-area residents say Oregon’s next national cemetery should be built east of the Cascades

Salem-area residents say Oregon’s next national cemetery should be built east of the Cascades Published 6:08 am Thursday, October 23, 2025 Residents object to proposal to build national cemetery in their neighborhood A group of residents who live...

Oregon wineries, vineyards reach $125 million wildfire smoke settlement with PacifiCorp

Published 4:30 pm Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Nearly 100 Willamette Valley wineries and vineyards will share $125 million in a settlement from PacifiCorp for smoke damage to grapes from the Labor Day 2020 wildfires. The settlement covers multiple...

Oregon State Police Searching For Elk Poacher

The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individual(s) involved in the unlawful take of a branch bull elk near Hermiston, Oregon. Acquired Through MGN Online on 11/18/2004 UMATILLA...

Bones of N. Oregon Coast Sperm Whale Getting Shuffled As Rest of It Turns Into Globster

Published 10/22/25 at 7:25 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Gearhart, Oregon) – Davy Jones's locker is not a quiet graveyard, it seems. (All photos Tiffany Boothe / Seaside Aquarium) Just in time for Halloween, a striking monstrosity...

Oregon Farms Lose $4.1M per Year to Natural Hazards

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages. However, an increasingly critical driver of food price inflation...

We’ll wrap up the week with sunshine and calm weather—then Valley rain and Mountain snow roll in this weekend

Today through Friday High pressure will continue to build over the region through Friday, keeping skies mostly clear and temperatures gradually warming. Daytime highs are expected to climb several degrees above normal by Friday. Clouds will begin...

Sea cucumbers blanket Seaside Beach due to unusual conditions

SEASIDE, Oregon – Thousands of sea cucumbers have unexpectedly covered a stretch of sand in Seaside Beach, creating a unique sight for both locals and visitors. This phenomenon was caused by heavy surf and low tide, leading to the sea cucumbers...

Sea cucumbers wash ashore by the thousands in coastal Oregon town

Thousands of sea cucumbers have washed up on the beach in the Oregon coastal town of Seaside thanks to a combination of heavy surf and low tide. The partially translucent, pink gelatinous creatures are called skin breathing sea cucumbers. They...

Proposed Oregon ballot measure would make it easier for cities to sweep homeless camps

Oregon cities have railed for the better part of a year against a law that limits when they can sweep homeless camps. Now the state’s largest business group will ask voters to weigh in. Oregon Business & Industry is behind a prospective ballot...

Colorado agency denies livestock associations’ claims that Canadian wolves released in mountains violated Endangered Species Act 

Livestock associations are questioning whether Colorado Parks and Wildlife violated the federal Endangered Species Act when it imported 15 gray wolves from Canada last year. The livestock associations signed two letters on Monday, requesting...

After Coastal chaos, Mountaineer football looks to conquer Monarchs

App State football is looking to shape up against the Old Dominion Monarchs after suffering a 45-37 loss to Coastal Carolina University Saturday. The Mountaineers will head into this game with a 4-3 record this season. The Mountaineers have...

Atmospheric river to bring major rain, wind and snow to Oregon

Oregon is forecast to get its first major soaking of the season beginning Oct. 24 and lasting all weekend thanks to an autumn atmospheric river. The Willamette Valley and mountains are likely to see multiple inches of rain while high winds could...

$50M beach mansion sale sets San Diego record

A newly built beachfront compound in Del Mar has set a record as the most expensive residential sale in San Diego County with a $50 million close. The buyer is undisclosed, while the seller is a limited liability company linked to Sandra Naftzger,...

Maestro Michael Gesme prepares to say goodbye to Central Oregon

When he takes the stage at Mountain View High this weekend, Maestro Michael Gesme will conduct his last Central Oregon Symphony Fall Concert. The community orchestra, a joint effort by Central Oregon Community College and the C.O. Symphony...

Onlooker captures photo of tourists' reckless behavior on dangerous cliff: 'It baffles me'

"How many times a year do we hear about people falling in?" by Michael MuirOctober 22, 2025 A photo of tourists behaving recklessly off the coast of Oregon sparked a lively discussion on Reddit. Photo Credit: Reddit The picture, uploaded to...

Oregon Business Group, Salem Mayor join effort to repeal state limits on camping bans

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A new ballot initiative could give Oregon cities, including Portland, the power to enforce their own camping bans more strictly. The initiative, filed on Oct. 15, would repeal the state law that currently governs how local...

You Can Sleep and Drink Wine at This Airbnb in Oregon

There's something special about Oregon wines. The Willamette Valley is renowned for its pinot noir, but the lesser-known Southern Oregon Wine Country is every bit as impressive. You can test this theory for yourself when you book a stay at the...

Oregon urges banks, insurers to be flexible under government shutdown

Insurance companies and financial institutions should give Oregonians affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown more time and flexibility to pay bills and file claims, the Oregon agency that regulates insurers recommended Tuesday. The...