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Blue River, OR · Local Life
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This Oregon Seafood Counter Serves Fish Straight From The Docks
Let me suggest you a plan for a coast drive, and yes, it absolutely includes pulling off in Newport because you need to see the counter that sits practically on the docks. You can smell the brine, hear the clank of gear, and watch boats ease in while people line up like it is some unspoken ritual.
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Corvallis festival unites community with Lunar New Year traditions
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Over 500 community members gathered in Corvallis on March 1 for the annual Lunar New Year Lantern Festival Gala, celebrating togetherness and the upcoming Year of the Fire Horse. According to the event organizers, the gala transformed three ballrooms into a vibrant red-and-gold cultural landscape, immersing...
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Frankie Ballard to open 2026 Linn County Fair acts
ALBANY, Ore. — Two of three Main Stage acts for the 2026 Linn County Fair have been announced by the Linn County Fair Board. Frankie Ballard will open the fair with headline entertainment on Thursday, July 16, and The Band Perry will close out the fair on Saturday, July 18.
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Park board takes steps toward summer concert lineup
The Philomath Park Advisory Board’s preparations for this summer’s Music in the Park concert series took a step forward with the ranking of 18 bands that had submitted applications to play the venue and listening to a proposal by the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the final performance.
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Frankie Ballard to open 2026 Linn County Fair acts
ALBANY, Ore. — Two of three Main Stage acts for the 2026 Linn County Fair have been announced by the Linn County Fair Board. Frankie Ballard will open the fair with headline entertainment on Thursday, July 16, and The Band Perry will close out the fair on Saturday, July 18.
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The place is Newport, the time is now.
Explore the layered story of Yaquina Head through the work of local artist Carol Shenk in “Place & Time,” a new exhibit opening at the Newport Visual Arts Center this Sunday, March 8. The opening reception, with music and light refreshments, is at 2 pm on Sunday. The...
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The Eugene Gleemen celebrate 100 years of performing ‘for the sheer joy of singing’
On Tuesday evenings in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Eugene, men fill the front five rows of the nave. Usually people gather here to pray. But tonight, these men are here to sing. Over 50 men make up The Eugene Gleemen, an all-male chorus that’s been an institution in...
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This Beautifully Bizarre Oregon Restaurant Is Like Nowhere Else On Earth
You know that friend who decorates their apartment like a Victorian apothecary had a baby with a fantasy novel, and somehow it works perfectly?. The Sparrow & Serpent in Eugene, Oregon is basically that friend in restaurant form, and trust me, you need this kind of delightful weirdness in your life.
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This All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Buffet in Oregon Is A Flavor Lover’s Dream When You Want To Try A Little Of Everything
Pulling off the Pacific Highway in Junction City, Oregon, the last thing you expect is a Mexican buffet that genuinely stops you in your tracks. The moment you step inside EL Patron Mexican Restaurant LLC, the warm, spiced air hits you first, followed by the colorful, welcoming space that feels like it was built for people who love to eat well.
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Spring lantern festival welcomes the Year of the Fire Horse
Oregon State University held a spring Lantern Festival the afternoon of March 1 at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. The spring Lantern Festival follows the 15 day cycle of the Lunar New Year, celebrated by many cultures. The community was invited to attend the festival to learn about Chinese culture...
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Eugene’s Claim 52 Brewery to take over brewpub where Rogue Ales began its Newport operations
A Newport building that played a role in Oregon’s craft beer history will remain in the industry. Eugene-based Claim 52 will open a brewpub at 748 SW Bay Blvd., the location where Rogue Ales set up shop when it relocated to Newport in 1989. “When I first began my...
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What’s New in Mountain Biking on the Oregon Coast
From epic descents to accessible laps, coastal mountain biking is evolving in the best of ways. For years mountain biking on the Oregon Coast has existed quietly alongside the region’s better-known draws: wide beaches, cold-water surf and fog-draped headlands. But a wave of new trail development, events and long-term planning is beginning to change that. From newly opened public trails near Pacific City to shuttle-served descents near Gold Beach, the Coast is shaping a mountain bike experience that pairs well with everything else people already love about being here.
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Rick Bartow Art Studio at Yakona Nature Preserve nearing completion
NEWPORT — Last year at this time, all that remained of Rick Bartow’s art studio was a scrappy load of wood looking for all the world like one destined for the dump. But in a matter of weeks, as friends and family mark the 10-year anniversary of Bartow’s death, they’ll celebrate that pile of ugly lumber, now the bones of the new Rick Bartow Art Studio at the Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center.
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12 Down-Home Diners In Oregon Where You Can Dine For Just Less Than $13
Craving a hearty, affordable meal in Oregon without emptying your wallet?. These 12 down-home diners offer delicious comfort food and nostalgic charm for less than $13 per person!. 1. My Father’s Place (Portland) This Portland staple serves up generous portions that won’t leave your wallet crying for help.
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Springfield Arts Commission Presents “Epiphanies of Flight” During Second Friday Art Walk
The Springfield Arts Commission invites the community to experience Epiphanies of Flight: Women and the Art of Becoming, a powerful new exhibition by Filipino American multidisciplinary artist Melissa Nolledo, on display throughout March at the City Hall Gallery. An opening reception will be held Friday, March 13, from 5:00 to...
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Eugene’s Claim 52 Brewery to take over brewpub where Rogue Ales began its Newport operations
A Newport building that played a role in Oregon’s craft beer history will remain in the industry. Eugene-based Claim 52 will open a brewpub at 748 SW Bay Blvd., the location where Rogue Ales set up shop when it relocated to Newport in 1989. "When I first began my...
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Lion & Owl plans to reinvent itself as The Paddock in South Eugene
This is the last weekend for a popular downtown Eugene restaurant at its current location. Next month, Lion & Owl is moving to south Eugene with a new name. The Paddock, on East Amazon Drive, first opened in the 1940s. Lion & Owl co-owner Kirsten Hansen told KLCC it was originally a little tavern in the back of a horse paddock.
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Where the Forest Comes Alive: Racing the Mac Forest Trail Runs
When it comes to an early spring race, the leaders behind Mac Forest Trail Runs know there is not a lot of certainty about race conditions:. “Given the time of year, we can’t guarantee much, but this much we do know, there is a high probability it’s going to be wet; you’ll likely finish with some mud on your shoes and a smile on your face. So basically, it’s going to be a fun adventure in one of the gems of the northwest.”