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This ’50s-Style Burger Joint In Oregon Serves Up Milkshakes So Good You’ll Never Forget Them

Nobody warns you that a single milkshake can completely rearrange your priorities, but that’s exactly what happens at Cruiser’s Drive-In in Portland, Oregon. One sip of one of their thick, creamy shakes and suddenly everything else on your afternoon agenda feels significantly less important than finishing this glass.

Portland, OR · 3d

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Damascus Diner From 'Twilight' Hits Market for $895K, Owner Vows to Stay Open

Carver Cafe, an 878-square-foot restaurant at 16471 Oregon 224 in Damascus, is listed for $895,000. Owner Kris Stafford says she plans to keep serving customers until the sale is complete. The Register-Guard reported the listing before OregonLive.com did. It covers both the business and the building, according to the Premiere...

Damascus, OR · 3d

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5 Best Restaurants in Hillsboro, Oregon You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Hillsboro, Oregon — a city where the Tualatin Valley rolls green and generous beneath a sky that always seems to be shifting, where the scent of cedar mingles with the aroma of roasting coffee, and where neighborhoods are stitched together by the laughter of children, the hum of tech workers, and the quiet pride of families who have called this place home for generations. Here, glass towers rise beside berry fields, and food trucks park in the shadow of historic storefronts, each corner humming with the stories of newcomers and old-timers alike.

Hillsboro, OR · 1d

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James Beard Once Declared The Onion Rings At This Vintage Oregon Steakhouse The Best In America

You can spend a lifetime searching for the perfect onion ring, or you can go to RingSide Steakhouse in Portland, Oregon, where James Beard already did the searching for you and left behind a verdict that still holds up today. The man knew what he was talking about, and what...

Portland, OR · 3d

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Former Rajneeshpuram commune member describes experience in book

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Go inside the religious commune that took over Wasco County and dominated Oregon headlines with a brand-new book from a woman who spent ten years with Rajneeshpuram. “A Slice of Oregon” follows the experience of Nicola Ranson, a former disciple of Osho, and the conspiracy, attempted murder and manipulation she witnessed […]

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Prime Video unveils teaser for Portland-filmed series based on graphic novels

"Criminal" will premiere in two different parts in January 2027.

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This Oregon Pizzeria Is So Good Everyone Says You Have To Drive And Try It

People rarely agree unanimously on where to find the best pizza. Somehow, this Oregon spot ends every single one of those arguments before it even starts. Crust comes out charred just right, blistered at the edges from a wood fired oven that clearly knows what it’s doing. Toppings stay simple, nothing overcomplicated or trying too hard, just quality ingredients treated with enough respect to let them actually shine through.

Portland, OR · 13h

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Walking Into This Oregon Italian Market Feels Like A Trip To Rome Without The Plane Ticket

A full Italian deli counter greets you at the door, and it sits inside a strip mall. That alone made me grin. Shelves of olive oils, herbs, pasta salads, gelato, and sweets wait before you even reach a table. Keep going and the place opens into a trattoria with an...

Lake Oswego, OR · 18h

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These 11 Iconic Oregon Buffets Pack In Hungry Crowds Weekend After Weekend

The steam tables never stop humming, and the line forms before the doors even open. These iconic Oregon buffets pack in hungry crowds weekend after weekend. The reason is simple: endless food, no pretense, and a vibe that keeps people coming back. You can load up on crispy fried chicken,...

Oregon · 6d

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REVIEW: Brandi Carlile burns, writes the setlist in Portland on first night of intimate club tour

PORTLAND, Ore. — Ever been fortunate enough to purchase or be gifted a VIP package to a concert where the artist plays some acoustic songs by request and chats with fans along the way? Brandi Carlile delivered two and a half hours of that up-close-and-personal experience Thursday during the opening night of her Burn the Setlist Tour at Revolution Hall.

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Portland man loses half of his foot after salon pedicure, sues for $900K

A 40-year-old Portland man says he lost half of his foot after it became infected from unsterilized tools used during a pedicure he received at a local nail salon. Nathan Fields has filed a $913,000 lawsuit against Eden Salon & Spa, claiming that a nail technician “severely cut” his big toe during the March 2025 pedicure and that ultimately led to two amputations that carved away all of his toes and much of his foot.

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Oregon Zoo Acquires Former Children's Museum Site

The Oregon Zoo has officially acquired a 3.4-acre property that formerly housed the Portland Children’s Museum and OMSI, gaining a site adjacent to its Washington Park campus and laying the groundwork for future conservation, education and community-focused projects. “This is an exciting moment for the zoo and for the...

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These 10 Portland Cafes Are the Cozy Corners Locals Guard Like Secrets

You know that moment when you push open a plain door on a gray Oregon morning and the smell of fresh coffee wraps around you like a warm blanket? Some of the best spots in the state hide behind the most ordinary storefronts, and locals tend to keep quiet about them.

Portland, OR · 3d

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‘Wildwood’ movie turns real life Portland into stop-motion wonderland

LAIKA Animation Studios’ latest stop-motion film “Wildwood” is widely considered a love letter to the city of Portland and turns its real-life streets and woods into a magical, mysterious world through a combination of cutting-edge technology and old-school stop-motion animation. Known for classic animated films like “Coraline,”...

Portland, OR · 23h

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This Oregon Fabric Store Lets Budget Sewists Fill a Whole Cart Without the Guilt

Some shoppers walk in needing one zipper and walk out with three projects’ worth of fabric tucked under each arm. That happens a lot at one big fabric shop in Beaverton, Oregon. Since the big chain closures left many sewists without a go-to spot, a familiar local store has become even more important to people who still make, mend, and quilt at home.

Beaverton, OR · 1d

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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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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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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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Longstanding Eastern Oregon brewery seeks new ownership

Terminal Gravity has joined a trend of established Oregon businesses searching for new owners.