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This Oregon Museum Holds Objects That Tell The State’s Story In Unexpected Ways

A single copper coin decided the name of a major American city. Two founders flipped it, and the winner picked the name of his hometown back East. That coin still exists, and you can see it in person. It sits in a museum that also lets you sniff salmon, hazelnuts, and wheat. Yes, history here comes with a scent track.

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This Oregon Garden Lets You Wander Through Plants From Every Continent Without Paying a Dime

You turn onto a tiny side street and feel sure you are about to roll into someone’s driveway. Then a gate opens to a hush you did not expect, and your curiosity wakes right up. Oregon hides a lot of quiet surprises, and this one asks for nothing but...

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Nov 6–8, 2026

Wondering what there is to do this weekend? Look no further, because we've rounded up the best budget-friendly options around town, from Frybread Fest to World Vegan Month and from the Portland Holiday Market to the Creative Storefronts art installation. For more ideas, check out our top picks of the week.

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That Oregon Life

Oregon Zoo’s ZooLights Returns With Light Tunnels and a Lantern Train

Plan Oregon Zoo ZooLights 2026–2027 with dates, ticket prices, special nights, the $6 lantern train, transit, parking, and accessibility advice.

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An Oregon Parking Lot Was Transformed Into a Forest-Inspired Library

At East County Library in Gresham, Oregon, timber columns rise through gaps in the acoustic ceiling, keeping the structure visually separate from the surfaces around it. Holst Architecture designed this detail to suggest tree trunks reaching toward a canopy. The forest reference is built into the architecture, rather than applied afterward as a decorative theme.

Gresham, OR · 4d

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Time to Trot for the 2026 West Linn Turkey Trot

Why? Well, for one, it’s beautiful. It’s not your typical boring loop around the city streets on a day you could easily be home basting a turkey or sleeping in on a day off from work. It’s on the trails of Mary S Young Park which is a wonderful escape for a couple of hours.

West Linn, OR · 4d

Herald Pioneer

Canby’s holiday market gearing up for its annual festive run

The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Clackamas County Event Center is preparing to welcome families, friends, and visitors for its annual Winter Fair & Holiday Market. […]

Canby, OR · 4d

The Coconut Mama

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No more – the 3 most beloved Oregon restaurants that recently closed

Oregon dining rooms can feel like extensions of their neighborhoods, which is why three October farewells landed with such weight. The latest losses follow another recent round of Oregon restaurant…

Portland, OR · 8d

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Fill Your Plate With A Lumberjack-Sized Breakfast At These 7 No-Frills Oregon Cafes

Want to fill your plate with a lumberjack-sized breakfast at a no-frills cafe in Oregon?. These 7 cafes serve up honest, hearty food that keeps you full and happy all morning long!. 1. Inland Cafe (Baker City) There’s something about Baker City that feels like the rest of the world...

Baker City, OR · 3d

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A century later, the curtain is going up again at Oregon City’s first movie theater

A new theater venue is coming to downtown Oregon City, bringing live performance back to a building that once housed the city’s first movie theater. First City Theater purchased the building at 720 Main St., most recently home to the Pioneer Pub. Husband-and-wife owners Eric and Aden Nepom plan to return the space to its performance roots with improv, scripted theater, musicals, burlesque, classic movies and stand-up comedy.

Oregon City, OR · 8d

KPTV

Rat in the toilet? Multnomah County shares what to do

Multnomah County, OR · 3d

KXL

Oregon Humane Trying To Solve Growing Population Concern in Willamette Valley

PORTLAND, OR – There is reportedly a big problem with pet overpopulation in the Mid Valley. That problem is growing, according to Laura Klink at the Oregon Humane. She says they experienced a 58% increase in kitten intake from 2020 to 2025, thanks to an increasing number of unaltered cats.

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People Travel From All Over Oregon To Eat At This Legendary Pie Shop In 2026

You know how some places have a reputation that precedes them? This Oregon pie shop is exactly that kind of spot. People from across the state plan entire trips around a single slice. And honestly, once you taste it, you’ll understand. The crust is flaky and golden, the fillings...

Oregon · 2d

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K103 flips to all-Christmas music again, marking 26th straight year as holiday station

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — It’s that time of year again!. For the 26th consecutive year, Portland radio station K103 became “Portland’s Christmas station” flipping formats to non-stop Christmas music. The station shifted into “Christmas mode” at 9:30 a.m. playing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of...

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FlixChatter Review: WILDWOOD (2026)—LAIKA’s handcrafted masterpiece sets the new gold standard for stop-motion animation

I’ve been a fan of Laika Studios’ stop-motion animated films since I saw Kubo and the Two Strings ten years ago. Travis Knight, the lead animator and CEO of Laika, has really pushed the envelope of what is possible in animation. My husband and I actually rewatched it within a week after watching it on a press screener. The visuals are so spectacular we wanted to experience it on the big screen with Dolby Atmos. I’m glad we did! My jaw was on the floor the entire time, and I constantly went, ‘How did they do THAT?!’

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This Tiny Oregon Oddities Museum Is A Creature-Feature Playground For Families Who Love Weird

Shrunken heads, Bigfoot displays, and a gift shop selling 3D bat air fresheners all share one small building. Admission runs about ten bucks. That alone makes me grin. The place leans hard into retro creature-feature horror and sci-fi kitsch. Some exhibits are interactive, and there are costumes and props for goofy photos.

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Woodburn Independent

Celebrate holiday vibe at Silverton’s Christmas Market at Oregon Garden

An area holiday tradition, the Silverton Christmas Market returns in November to spark the holiday spirit in young and old alike. The market runs Nov. 20 through Dec. 31 at […]

Silverton, OR · 5d

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Small Bites: Old Pal Will Close, Oysters, Bar Carlo, and More

Old Pal will close. They’ve decided to close the restaurant and put more energy into their catering side, Field Day Feasts & Gatherings. Their final time of service will be New Year’s Eve. “Old Pal has been so much more than a restaurant to us. It’s been a...