
Oregon Zoo bird could join rare Sihek population in the wild
A rare species of bird currently cared for at the Oregon Zoo could be released into the wild later this year as part of…
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A rare species of bird currently cared for at the Oregon Zoo could be released into the wild later this year as part of…

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approved a $2 million purchase of Abiqua Falls and surrounding land near Scotts Mills. The Oregon Parks and…

Razor clam harvesting is closed along the entire Oregon coast after recent testing found unsafe levels of domoic acid, a marine biotoxin. The Oregon…

Pumpkin season brings corn mazes, hayrides, cider, farm animals, and plenty of opportunities to pick a pumpkin across Oregon. Farms from Astoria to Klamath…

Phil Knight, founder of Nike, and his wife Penny are giving $1 billion to the University of Oregon to establish a new engineering college…

St. Helens is transforming its downtown riverfront for its annual immersive “Spirit of Halloweentown” celebration. The celebration features several weekends of Halloween events in…

A Columbia River Gorge destination has been named one of America’s best small towns for 2026. Travel + Leisure named Hood River the Best…

Fall festival season is returning to Oregon with events centered on harvest season, mushrooms, live music, local food, Oktoberfest traditions, kites, and even giant…

Fall festival season is getting underway in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and one of the region’s longtime farm events is now open for 2026. Bauman’s…

Giant kites will return to the Oregon Coast this September for the Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival. The 2026 Fall Kite Festival will bring…

As cooler weather settles across Oregon, fall and winter offer a chance to plan a getaway to some of the state’s cozier local communities.…
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