Travel Oregon board member’s company gets six-figure, no-bid contract from agency

Travel Oregon’s CEO claims the Department of Justice gave the travel agency permission to go forward with the contract, but DOJ disputes that. By James Neff Oregon Journalism Project David Penilton, a co-owner of America’s Hub World Tours, a small...

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...

Your Voice: Nov. 5, 2025

Big thanks to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for hosting the Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) and the generous use of their beautiful facilities for this very important event recently. We were entrusted with their classrooms, offices and library room. The...

Inside charmed life of Chauncey Billups's wife and three daughters with designer clothes and lavish vacations

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested in an FBI raid in the early hours of Thursday morning after federal investigators uncovered his alleged links to a decades-long Mafia-led gambling ring. Billups, 49, who was inducted...

College football picks for Week 9: Oregon rolls, ASU struggles and UCLA attempts to stay perfect on cross-country trips

Welcome the Hotline’s weekly picks against the point spread, published Thursdays throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West. Last week, we were 4-7. Lines are courtesy of...

Facing Medicaid cuts, OR seeks rural health funding

Oregon is in the process of applying for funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal program established by the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act to improve health care in rural communities. Clare Pierce Wrobel,...

He Signed His First Business Deal on His Honeymoon. Now His Drive-Thru Coffee Brand Has 15 Locations.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Darren Spicer built Clutch Coffee Bar around energy, consistency, and authenticity, proving that strong branding can turn everyday transactions into loyal relationships....

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...

Maximize Your Fun With the Newly Updated Ikon Pass App for Winter 25/26

The Ikon Pass welcomes skiers and riders to a community of inspiring mountain destinations and the people who live and play among them across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Brought to you by Alterra Mountain Company, the...

RJ Young's 24-Team College Football Playoff Bracket Entering Week 11

The more they lose, the bigger the pool becomes. When top teams fall — like previously undefeated Georgia Tech taking its first loss of the season to NC State — mid-tier contenders across every conference find themselves back in the hunt. They’re...

Oregon Ranks Ninth for Adventure Vacations

Oregon scores 53.71 overall, placing ninth among all U.S. states. It ranks ahead of neighboring Nevada (33rd) in overall ranking. California, Hawaii, and Washington top the list of best states for adventure vacations. New research has identified...

Oregonians are urged to not feed hungry bears as they prepare for hibernation

It’s the time of year when Oregon’s black bears enter hyperphagia. That means they’re eating as much as they can before entering hibernation in the winter. Beth Quillian is with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. She said people should be...

Big Ten football this weekend: Resurgent UCLA travels to No. 2 Indiana

Here’s what to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference, including the key games and players. Game of the week UCLA (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) at No. 2 Indiana (7-0, 4-0), Saturday, 11 a.m. (Fox) UCLA never would have seemed like a candidate for any sort...

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...

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...

Oregon Tribal Casino Welcomes Four GridLink DC Charging Stations

XCharge North America has combined on-site solar and battery storage to power up newly connected electric vehicle charging stations at the tribally owned Arrowhead Travel Plaza in Pendleton, Oregon. The four GridLink chargers deployed by XCharge...

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...

Update: Beach hazards statement affecting South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast until Saturday midday

The National Weather Service issued an updated beach hazards statement at 2:20 a.m. on Friday valid from noon until Saturday noon for South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. "A moderate risk of sneaker waves," can be anticipated...

Oregon Tech Vascular Faculty Provide Education and Training in Trinidad and Tobago

Ethan Schlecht, Leah Jolly, and Neil Santos Three Oregon Tech Vascular Technology faculty traveled to Trinidad and Tobago Sept. 5-9 to volunteer with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to provide education and training in vascular...

Why This Oregon Mountain Town Should Be the Next Hallmark Movie Location

Hallmark movies don’t necessarily have a reputation for being celebrated works of cinema. Truthfully, these movies aren’t actually made for the cinema, but are more for streaming (or back in the day, television or DVDs). But what is a Hallmark...