NAMES RELEASED IN YONCALLA HOMICIDE/SUICIDE
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its investigation into the apparent homicide/suicide in Yoncalla that was discovered on Friday January 31st. A DCSO report said deputies had responded to the residence in the 100 block of Williams Road at approximately 10:20 p.m. Upon arrival, a deputy observed two...
Oregon saw too much marijuana in 2024 amid ‘disadvantaged’ market, OLCC report says
Oregon's recreational marijuana industry is continuing to see an oversupply issue, leading to record-low prices for consumers but tighter margins for Oregon's "disadvantaged" market, according to a new Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission report.
If You Can Pronounce These 14 Words, You’ve Lived in Oregon Too Long
Oregon might be known for its craft beer, hipsters, and an alarming number of Bigfoot sightings, but its real test of residency is knowing how to pronounce its trickiest place names. Thanks to a mix of Native American, French, and stubborn Pacific Northwest logic, some of these words sound nothing like they look. If...
Grizzly Bear Rights Look to be Ending Soon in Oregon and Idaho
A grizzly bear is the only land animal that will hunt you back. That’s what a former spokesman for Idaho Fish and Game once told me. In areas where the bears are common, they’re at the top of the food chain. Grizzlies are also an endangered species in...
The Cheeseburgers At This Oregon Restaurant Are So Good, You’ll Drive Miles Just For...
Imagine a place where burgers aren’t just food, but a religious experience. Welcome to Giant Burger in Springfield, Oregon, where beef patties are elevated to an art form. In a world of fast food chains and cookie-cutter restaurants, there’s something magical about stumbling upon a true hidden gem.
Police, sheriffs across Oregon scramble to find place to destroy drugs as incinerator closes
For more than 30 years, Portland police officers have packed up the rocks of confiscated crystal meth, baggies of weed and blocks of powdered fentanyl and made the 38-mile trek to Marion County. There, Oregon’s only municipal waste incinerator has burned them to generate power, a crucial step in ensuring...
Bob’s Red Mill announces closure of restaurant, retail store
Bob's Red Mill, the Milwaukie company founded on love of healthy foods and milling whole grains, announced the upcoming closure of their retail store and cafe Saturday morning.
Sibling rabbits, a loving Pitbull and a kitten are available for adoption in Lane...
Greenhill Humane Society Meet Quail and Raven, a brother-sister duo who are bonded rabbits looking to be adopted together. These 4-month-old bunnies were born at Greenhill and have grown into extremely friendly, outgoing, social rabbits. They enjoy receiving pets and affection. They have a very special bond and love...
Oregon State Softball: Beavers Split Opening Day With One Win, One Loss
Oregon State faced a double header in San Luis Obispo on their first day of play. In town to participate in the Mustang Classic, the Beavs fell to Ball State 1-4 and beat Cal Poly 4-1.
This week’s Oregon fishing report for February 8th
Portland/Metro Fishing Report – Just when higher numbers of winter steelhead should be bypassing Willamette Falls, numbers are slowing, quite clearly due to dropping water temperatures on the mainstem. Temperatures dropped to 40° in a matter of days, from 45° to 40°, stalling migration upstream, when numbers should...