From salmon to hippies, from Marché to taco trucks, raise a glass to one...
Food is a portrait of the American dream and the American struggle. As the United States commemorates its semiquincentennial, Lookout Eugene-Springfield traced the iconic foods and culinary figures that have shaped Eugene and Lane County — in the past 250 years and beyond. The bounty. It’s difficult to condense...
7 Nostalgic Diners In Oregon That Will Transport You To The 1950s
Looking for nostalgic diners in Oregon that feel like a trip back in time?. These 7 diners serve up classic comfort food and old-school charm that’ll make you smile!. 1. Kristi’s 50’s Cafe (Lebanon) Walk up to Kristi’s 50’s Cafe in Lebanon, and you’ll immediately notice the...
2 Towns Ciderhouse Named Large Cidermaker of the Year, Earns Best of Show
CORVALLIS, Ore. – June 30, 2026 — 2 Towns Ciderhouse earned two of the Northwest Cider Cup's highest honors, receiving Large Cidermaker of the Year and Best of Show for its limited-release 15th Anniversary Cider. In addition to producing the competition's top overall cider, the cidery earned ten more medals across a wi
Bat tests positive for rabies in Benton County
A bat found on a Benton County property has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed rabies case in a Benton County bat this year, according to a Tuesday announcement from the Benton County Health Department. The bat was discovered June 15 by a resident who believed it may...
Takeout Tuesday: Chef-curated corner shop opens in Carlton
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A new business in the heart of Oregon wine country represents a new vision for hospitality in the Willamette Valley. A celebrated Pacific Northwest chef behind beloved Carlton restaurant Hayward is opening Lucky Duck, a new corner store and cafe dedicated to quality food and expressive goods. Ow
Marion County Calls Out State Health Agency for Rules That Put Staff and Residents...
SALEM, OR — Marion County sent a formal letter on June 29 to Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director Dr. Sejal Hathi urging the state agency to reverse a series of recent administrative rule changes that endanger staff, patients, and the community, while increasing costs and undermining the effectiveness of mental healt
On Bryant Drive, with wind at our back
In Albany, the best county road for a bike ride close to town is Bryant Drive. It’s easy to get to, has great pavement, adequate bike lanes, and only light traffic (at least in my experience). And this road takes you past some of the large-scale farming that goes on within minutes of the city limits.
Meet the new principals for McKay, McNary, Sprague and Roberts/ECHS
Four high schools in Salem-Keizer Public Schools will have new principals beginning July 1, district officials announced. Here are the changes. Mari Vásquez will be principal at McKay High School At McKay High School, Mari Vásquez will replace Ranae Quiring, who has been principal since 2021. Quiring will move to a pos
Newberg loses major employer as DCI moves to Wilsonville
Newberg’s loss will be Wilsonville’s gain as one of the city’s largest employers plans to move its headquarters 15 miles east to a new home. DCI International, which produces dental equipment used by dentists across the globe, announced in mid-June that it will close its half-dozen locations in Newberg in 2028 and tran
The Wine Spa Brings Vinotherapy to the Dundee Hills
DUNDEE, Ore. — The country’s only dedicated vinotherapy spa has arrived in the Dundee Hills, giving Yamhill County residents and wine-country visitors a new reason to lie back and continue enjoying the region’s prized crop in a different way. The Wine Spa, which opened its original location...
