Beachin’ It 1890s-1920s: Newport’s Summer People” is currently on display at the Burrows House Museum of the Lincoln County Historical Society, 545 SW 9th St. in Newport. The exhibit features photographs, postcards, and objects from an era in Newport’s history remarkable for an active summer tourism business. Bay Beach, Nye Beach, and Agate Beach were […]
Tom Carter says his volunteer work as a park host at the Rose Garden in Portland is “priceless.” “Being a park host volunteer is perfect for me. I enjoy talking to people. I like to be outside on the trails. The times and duration are entirely up to me, although it makes sense to volunteer […]
Eugene, Ore. – Travel Lane County just launched a brand new travel blog full of inside scoops on the best ways to enjoy the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. VisitEugeneCascadesCoast.org takes readers to the tops of the Cascade Mountains, down to the bountiful Willamette Valley and out to the scenic Central Oregon Coast, offering travel […]
PORTLAND – Nominations are being accepted now for the Portland Fashion and Style Awards, presented by NW College, on October 26, 2013 at the Ainsworth Event Center (also known as The Scottish Rite). Showcasing the best of Portland’s very own fashion talents and giving thanks to the hard working individuals making their mark in the […]
PORTLAND –Oregon Business magazine recently named the 100 Best Green Companies to Work For in Oregon. Based on its widely recognized 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon project, the 100 Best Green Companies were determined by an anonymous employee survey and an independent assessment of the employers’ sustainability practices. There were 440 organizations […]
Songwriter Circle: Cal Scott and Richard Moore with special guest Kathryn Claire Monday, June 3, 7:00pm O’Connor’s Vault, 7850 S.W. Capitol Hwy Veteran Portland singer-songwriters Cal Scott (Trail Band, Kevin Burke) and Richard Moore (The Wombats) welcome Kathryn Claire kathrynclairemusic.com back to their bimonthly circle at O’Connor’s Vault in Multnomah Village. Tickets are $12 in advance from […]
(Portland, OR) –Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), the non-profit Portland Parks Foundation, and Legacy Emanuel Medical Center are proud to announce that PP&R’s historic Dawson Park will benefit from a $200,000 Legacy Emanuel donation. The funds will be dedicated to a new water feature at the soon-to-be-renovated park, which encompasses just over two acres at […]
The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Oregon for 2012. Sophia and Liam topped the list. The top five boys and girls names for 2012 in Oregon were: Boys: Girls: 1) Liam 1) Sophia 2) Mason 2) Emma 3) Alexander 3) Olivia 4) William 4) Isabella 5) Henry 5) Abigail […]
Newport, Oregon— The Oregon Coast Aquarium will team up with marine conservation groups around the planet to celebrate World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 8. The event is a United Nations designated day for ocean celebration held to encourage people to take action to protect the world’s oceans. The theme for 2013 and 2014 is […]
HILLSBORO, ORE.—A unique through the lens of wildlife conservationist William L. Finley is on display this summer and fall at Washington County Museum. Forty of Finley’s black-and-white bird photographs will be on display to celebrate his tireless advocacy for wildlife preservation. The original glass plates and lantern slides created by Finley between 1902 and 1920 […]
