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Dangerous sneaker waves hit Oregon coastline

Lincoln City, OR · 2d

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This Unassuming Oregon Coast Cafe Proves Locals Right With One Spoonful Of Chowder

Some of the best meals on the Oregon Coast come from places you might drive right past. On the south end of Lincoln City, along busy Highway 101, sits a small spot that started as a food trailer and now has a loyal crowd that keeps coming back. The secret...

Lincoln City, OR · 1d
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This Oregon Coast Restaurant Sits Right on the Bay So You Watch Sea Lions Lounge While You Eat Fish and Chips

Newport has a working waterfront that still runs on boats, docks, and fish deliveries. Across from the marina boardwalk, sea lions sprawl on the docks like they own the place, and in a way, they kind of do. Right there on the bay sits a two-story fish house where lunch comes with a front-row seat to all of it.

Newport, OR · 1d
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The tragic end of Salem's most famous hotel

The Marion Hotel was built in 1870 at the southeast corner of Commercial and Ferry streets in downtown Salem and hailed as the largest and finest hotel north of San Francisco. It soon became the center of social, cultural and political activities, perhaps best known as the unofficial second capitol. More deals were reportedly struck and laws shaped in its back rooms and basement lounge than in the official chambers of state government. The hotel’s storied history ended in tragedy 55 years ago, when a pre-dawn fire Nov. 12, 1971, destroyed the four-story brick building and left the grand old showplace a smoking heap of blackened brick and twisted metal. By then, the hotel complex had grown to cover the entire block, and local firefighters considered the 101-year-old portion a firetrap. “We knew it was going to happen someday — it was just predicting the exact time,” the Salem fire chief told a Capital Journal reporter. “It was the kind of thing firemen took bets on.” Marion Hotel had high-end amenities such as speaking tubes Salem’s most famous hotel opened as The Chemeketa House on the day after Christmas in 1870. The glitzy opening-night dinner featured a speech by then-Gov.

Salem, OR · 10h

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This Oregon Roadside Burger Joint Is Filled With Rusty Car Parts And Serves Burgers Loaded With Wild Toppings

An airplane fuselage sits on the roof of a burger joint along an Oregon highway. Yes, an actual chunk of airplane. It’s the first clue that lunch here won’t be ordinary. Inside, old license plates are nailed to the walls. Engine parts, odd signs, and even a mannequin share the space. The benches look like they were pulled straight out of old cars.

Oregon · 1d

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Locals Say This Salem Barbecue Joint Hides The Best Brisket In All Of Oregon

The brisket here comes thick-cut, with a dark bark and a fat layer the kitchen leaves on purpose. That choice alone tells you a lot about the people running the smoker. The spot sits on a quiet road west of downtown, far from any busy food strip. It keeps a short schedule, too.

Salem, OR · 3d

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A speaker with some pluck

When feathers were prized for fashion and birds were killed for food and trade, early conservationists fought to protect them. Author James H. McCommons will tell their story in a presentation at Newport’s Hatfield Marine Science Center this Friday, Nov. 13. Co-presented by Seven Capes Bird Alliance, the talk...

Newport, OR · 2d

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Oregon Regulars Line Up Early for the Giant Cinnamon Rolls at This Humble Diner

On the Oregon Coast, some of the best mornings start with a short wait outside a small cafe on Highway 101. The line forms early in Lincoln City, and the people in it know exactly why they showed up before the crowd. Cinnamon roll French toast, homemade breads, and plates big enough to feed two keep this humble diner busy seven days a week.

Lincoln City, OR · 3d

Lincoln Chronicle

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Reporter made famous by 1970 “exploding whale” story returns to Florence for film’s screening

Paul Linnman’s editor at KATU News told him in 1970 to head to Florence for a story on a dead whale. The young TV reporter said he didn’t do that kind of fluff. Then, his editor mentioned dynamite. Within hours, Linnman was reporting on the story that would soon make him something of an Oregon celebrity. And for a long time, he wasn’t all that happy about it.

Florence, OR · 1d

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Art show makes waves in Newport

Coastal artists will bring their work to the Newport Recreation Center and teach guests how to make some of their own when the Fall Oregon Coast Art Show returns this Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15. The show features original work by painters, photographers, jewelers, woodworkers, potters, fiber artists...

Newport, OR · 2d

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Make tracks to Lincoln City

A fiddle from Scotland’s Orkney Islands and a mandolin from Indiana will share the stage when Hildaland performs at the Lincoln City Cultural Center on Thursday, Nov. 19. Fiddler Louise Bichan and mandolinist Ethan Setiawan met at Berklee College of Music in Boston and first played together in the acoustic quartet Corner House. As Hildaland, they use the space afforded by two instruments to improvise and follow each other’s ideas, moving between Scottish fiddle tunes, progressive bluegrass, old-time music, jazz and original compositions.

Lincoln City, OR · 2d

The Register-Guard

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12 Eugene, Springfield spots offering Thanksgiving meals

Spending an entire holiday devoted to making a meal isn't everyone's idea of a good time. If you'd rather leave the cooking to the experts this Thanksgiving , several Eugene and Springfield restaurants are offering carryout meals. Even if you just want to offload a portion of the cooking, local spots can help you ensure there's enough space in your oven and your meal gets to the table before your guests start getting grumpy. Here are 12 spots offering an entire Thanksgiving meal with sides and desserts to lighten the load. Carry out the whole meal The Paddock One of Eugene's newer favorites is offering to do the cooking while you get the credit. Pick up a meal for two at The Paddock , 3355 E. Amazon Drive, that features appetizers including spiced nuts and olives and onion dip with smoked trout roe. You'll get roasted turkey breast and confit leg, mashed potatoes and turkey gravy, stuffing, green beans and other sides. The meal includes pumpkin pie for dessert. Orders are due by Nov. 19 and the meal costs $225. Pickup is Nov. 25. Call 541-606-0626 or email cheers@welcometothepaddock.com to place an order. Hole in the Wall BBQ The Springfield

Springfield, OR · 2d

Lincoln Chronicle

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World class performers light up Yachats this weekend for busy 25th Celtic Music Festival

When a world class array of entertainers energizes Yachats this weekend, it will be music to the ears of not just fans but also to local businesses. That’s because the Yachats Celtic Music Festival – celebrating its 25th year -- is a magnet for visitors and the dollars they bring to town, spent on lodging, food and merchandise Friday through Sunday.

Yachats, OR · 1d

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Ask Salem, Oregon, Locals About Ribs And You’ll Land At This Family-Run Smokehouse With Seven Sauces

Salem has plenty of places to grab lunch, but ask around about ribs and the same name keeps popping up. It sits on a busy stretch of State Street, inside a quaint older building with angle parking out front and a view of the street from the patio. The family...

Salem, OR · 1d

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Pet of the Week: Bindi

EUGENE, Ore. – Our Pet of the Week, Bindi, is a sweet senior kitty who, despite her grumpy appearance, is a very chatty girl who loves napping when she’s not getting lots of attention!. Greenhill Humane Society staff said that this 15-year-old friendly feline weighs about six pounds...

Eugene, OR · 1d

Pacific Northwest Crossing

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Veterans Day 2026 deals: See where to find free meals, admission in Oregon

Veterans can get into the Oregon Zoo in Portland and the High Desert Museum in Bend for free Nov. 11. There are also free carousel rides in Albany, a fish-and-chips dinner in Grants Pass, and more Veterans Day deals at restaurants across Oregon. Some offers also extend to active-duty service members and their families. Here’s […]

Oregon · 1d

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A weekend of intense violins

A family string quartet that plays everything from Mozart to Queen and a violinist’s account of life on the international stage will mark 31 years of Neskowin Chamber Music this weekend. The celebration pairs a free concert at the Lincoln City Cultural Center on Saturday, Nov. 14, with a ticketed performance at Winema Chapel in Cloverdale on Sunday, Nov. 15.

Lincoln City, OR · 2d

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Oregon Music Hall of Fame pianist returns to Philomath for Sunday concert

John Nilsen, an Oregon Music Hall of Fame pianist and composer, will perform a concert at 10 a.m. Sunday at College United Methodist Church in Philomath. Admission to the Nov. 15 event is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted. Nilsen is a pianist, guitarist,...

Philomath, OR · 1d

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Oregon’s Rainy Season Is Here, Yet Locals Still Line Up At These Seven Old-School Ice Cream Dairies

Gray skies and steady drizzle do not stop Oregonians from wanting a good scoop. Some of the best ice cream in the state comes from dairies, farms, and creameries with real roots in local milk. This list covers seven of them, from a famous coastal factory to a university dairy...

Oregon · 1d