Missing Izzy’s? This Oregon Pizza Buffet Has Been Packing Plates Since 1964

If you’ve been quietly mourning the loss of Izzy’s Pizza in Oregon — the buffet trays, the birthday parties, the sound of arcade games humming in the background — you’re not alone. For years, families across the state wondered where to go for that same kind of fast,...

One of Oregon’s Longest-Running Favorite Donut Shops Opened in 1974

There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's Donuts In Sandy, Oregon The view from Jonsrud Viewpoint overlooking...

If You Love Brisket, This Portland Restaurant Serving Texas BBQ Is A Must-Visit

There is something unmistakable about the smell of wood smoke drifting through a neighborhood before most people have poured their first cup of coffee. In Northeast Portland, that scent has been part of the morning air since 2006. It rolls out of a wood-burning smoker...

When Portland Had a Pizza Palace With a Pipe Organ the Size of a House

There are some places that fade quietly into history. And then there are places that refuse to die because too many people still remember exactly how they sounded. I was born in 1981, which means I just missed the full force of Organ Grinder Restaurant. By the time I...

Locals Line Up for the Fish and Chips at This Unassuming Stop Just Off Highway 101

Some days on the Oregon coast feel like they’re meant for surprises, and discovering J’s Fish & Chips was exactly that kind of day. It’s the kind of place you could drive past a dozen times without a second glance, tucked into a simple strip-mall stretch just off...
Home Improvement Star Sentenced To 16 Months In Oregon County Jail

Home Improvement Star Sentenced To 16 Months In Oregon County Jail

After several DUI (Driving Under The Influence) arrests and convictions, former Home Improvement star Zachery Ty Bryan is now facing jail time in Oregon for a 2024 DUI arrest. On February 23rd, 2026, Bryan struck a plea deal with prosecutors and was rearraigned. He pled guilty to DUI with an enhancement for driving with a blood alcohol content of .15 percent or higher. The legal limit is .08. Because he has two prior convictions for DUI, probation was denied and he was sentenced to 16 months...

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REI Says Goodbye to Downtown Eugene After Three Decades

REI Says Goodbye to Downtown Eugene After Three Decades

After more than three decades on Lawrence Street, Eugene’s REI is packing up the climbing ropes, hiking boots, and paddleboards and heading across town. The outdoor co-op has called downtown home since 1992, tucked into the old Eugene Planing Mill building that gave...

Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco

Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco

EUGENE, Ore. — What began as a quick Saturday morning run for paper towels and a rotisserie chicken has reportedly turned into a full coming-of-age saga for local father Brent Halvorsen, who aged approximately 14 years while waiting for a front-row parking spot at...

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