Buttons are art at this Oregon museum
How an inherited collection of vintage buttons inspired Oregon quilter Katie Paaso's art.
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Is this the most scenic fish and chips spot in Oregon?
Riverside Fish n’ Chips has become a must-eat food cart on the north Oregon coast.
How tiny shrimp turned Depoe Bay into a whale watching paradise
Local research uncovers the remarkable marine ecosystem that attracts gray whales to linger off Oregon's smallest harbor, creating an unparalleled wildlife viewing experience
By Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLiveOpens in new window and Chiara Profenna | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Oregon tourist gets her wish: Elk on Cannon Beach (photos)
An Arizona couple came to Cannon Beach hoping to see elk. On their first night, they struck gold.
By Mark Graves | The Oregonian/OregonLive
These ‘Halloweentown’ stars fell in love in real life. Now they’re coming to St. Helens
Kimberly J. Brown and husband, Daniel Kountz, who played Marnie and Kal in the Disney films, will appear for autographs and the pumpkin lighting.
What to see and do in the whale watching capital of Oregon: Peak Northwest podcast
The Oregon coast town is a perfect getaway for both people and whales.
By Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLiveOpens in new window and Chiara Profenna | The Oregonian/OregonLive
‘I was not expecting how good these would be’: The ultimate payoff of mushroom hunting
Podcast hosts describe the "strange and really cool experience" of eating mushrooms around a campfire moments after harvesting them from Oregon's coastal forest.
How this ‘seafood dive’ became one of the Oregon coast’s most enduring institutions
The Depoe Bay restaurant has kept its original owner’s wild spirit alive.
Here are the 5 best roadside attractions in Oregon: Readers Choice Awards
From Interstate 5 to Highway 101, these are our readers favorite places to stop.
By Mims Copeland | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Tribe-run farm provides food sovereignty to rural Oregon community
Tel-tvm’ has quickly become a central hub for the Siletz tribal community.
This pod of gray whales has made Oregon their summer home. Now, people flock to see them
How to experience the “whale watching capital of the Oregon coast.”
What are Oregon’s best small towns to visit? Here are 11 picks (but the list feels incomplete)
There are many gems on the list, but also others that didn't make the cut.
By Joel Odom | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Dónde Celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2025 en Oregón
Desde el festival de El Grito en Portland hasta las celebraciones culturales en todo el estado, docenas de eventos honran la cultura latina en medio de tensiones políticas.
By Chiara Profenna | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Where to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 in Oregon
From Portland’s El Grito festival to cultural celebrations across the state, dozens of events honor Latino culture amid political tensions.
By Chiara Profenna | The Oregonian/OregonLive
These are the Oregon coast’s toughest long-distance hikes
These marathon-length coastal treks push endurance limits while delivering beautiful Pacific Ocean views.
7 Oregon towns highlighted for ‘picture-perfect’ main streets
Towns from the Willamette Valley, the coast, southern Oregon and eastern Oregon make the list.
By Joel Odom | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Why the tiny town of Neskowin is an Oregon coast gem: Peak Northwest podcast
With cute cottages on quiet streets, this north coast destination offers a slower-paced vacation.
By Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLiveOpens in new window and Chiara Profenna | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Foggy dawn operation returns historic lantern to this beloved Oregon lighthouse
The 11,000-pound lantern from Yaquina Bay Lighthouse returned Tuesday after eight months of specialized care in Alabama.
By Lori Tobias | For The Oregonian/OregonLive
Why this Oregon coast artist has spent half a century painting his hometown
This artist has been a fixture of the north coast for half a century. He still has plenty to paint.
I fell in love with the Oregon coast as a child. Now, it’s my daughter’s turn
For my baby’s first beach trip, I had to bring her back to the place where I first fell in love with the ocean.
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