Skip to content
Fri, May 1, 2026
cropped roses logo sat

Willamette Weekly

News Blooms Here in the City of Roses

  • Home
  • Spotlight Oregon
  • Editor’s Eye
  • Explore & Enjoy
  • Life & Leisure
  • Bar & Bistro
  • Brewed & Baked
  • Sports Desk
  • Style & Innovation
  • Watch & Listen
  • Around the Globe

Author: Crystal Miller

Hello, I'm Crystal Miller. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Oregon State University and have a deep passion for entertainment, music, the arts, and politics. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to exploring and reporting on these diverse areas, bringing insightful and engaging stories to the community. When I'm not writing, I immerse myself in Portland's thriving cultural scene, attending concerts, art exhibits, and political events. This city’s rich artistic and political landscape continuously fuels my enthusiasm and commitment to journalism.
Myanmar Junta Chief Tightens Grip with Presidency Move
Around the Globe

Myanmar Junta Chief Tightens Grip with Presidency Move

Crystal MillerApril 3, 2026

Myanmar’s military junta leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, has been named President of the country by the military-controlled parliament,…

Oregon Virtual School Dropout Rates Alarmingly High
Spotlight Oregon

Oregon Virtual School Dropout Rates Alarmingly High

Crystal MillerMarch 26, 2026

Oregon’s virtual learning landscape is facing a stark reality as recent data highlights that the high school dropout rate for…

Oregon Cannabis Sales Hit 6-Year Low Amid Glut
Brewed & Baked

Oregon Cannabis Sales Hit 6-Year Low Amid Glut

Crystal MillerMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Oregon’s legal cannabis market is experiencing its worst sales slump in six years, with February 2026 sales dipping below $70 million. A record harvest has led to an oversupply, driving down prices and squeezing businesses.

Oregon Pot Tax Revenue CRASHES as Prices Plummet
Brewed & Baked

Oregon Pot Tax Revenue CRASHES as Prices Plummet

Crystal MillerMarch 25, 2026

Oregon’s marijuana tax revenues have seen a sharp decline due to falling cannabis prices, jeopardizing funding for crucial behavioral health services.

Aloha Plates Land in Cedar Mill: 808 Grinds Opens New Location
Bar & Bistro

Aloha Plates Land in Cedar Mill: 808 Grinds Opens New Location

Crystal MillerMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Popular Hawaiian restaurant 808 Grinds is expanding its presence in Portland with a new location in Cedar Mill, set to open by June 2026.

BTS Unleashes ‘ARIRANG’ Album; Global Comeback Concert Set
Watch & Listen

BTS Unleashes ‘ARIRANG’ Album; Global Comeback Concert Set

Crystal MillerMarch 20, 2026

Album ‘ARIRANG’ Reflects Identity and Roots K-pop megastars BTS have officially released their new 14-track album, “ARIRANG,” on March 20,…

Spring Fair: Artisans & Entertainment March 27-29
Explore & Enjoy

Spring Fair: Artisans & Entertainment March 27-29

Crystal MillerMarch 20, 2026

The 49th annual Spring Fair is set to transform the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg into a vibrant hub of…

Streaming’s Binge-Worthy Week: Peaky Blinders & Jury Duty Return
Watch & Listen

Streaming’s Binge-Worthy Week: Peaky Blinders & Jury Duty Return

Crystal MillerMarch 16, 2026

The week of March 16–20, 2026, served as a definitive turning point for the streaming industry, acting as the unofficial…

Bladine Indicts Oregon Legislature: Short Session Shambles
Editor's Eye

Bladine Indicts Oregon Legislature: Short Session Shambles

Crystal MillerMarch 13, 2026

Key Takeaways Systemic Critique: Jeb Bladine argues that Oregon’s 35-day short sessions are inherently flawed, leading to rushed legislation and…

Haiti Election Surge: Record Parties Register for 2025
Around the Globe

Haiti Election Surge: Record Parties Register for 2025

Crystal MillerMarch 13, 2026

Key Takeaways Historic Turnout: A record-breaking number of political parties have officially registered with the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). Decade-Long…

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
Americano Me

Recent Posts

  • Douglas County Declares Drought as Oregon Crisis Expands
  • New Music Friday: 14 Major Drops Kick Off May 2026
  • Pentagon’s AI Pivot: Google’s Gemini Goes Classified
  • Commute Options Revives May Walk & Roll Challenge
  • Clackamas County Tourism Fuels Local Growth
  • Craft Beer’s Great Divergence: Vibes vs. The Hard Data

Categories

  • Around the Globe
  • Bar & Bistro
  • Brewed & Baked
  • Editor's Eye
  • Explore & Enjoy
  • Life & Leisure
  • Sports Desk
  • Spotlight Oregon
  • Style & Innovation
  • Uncategorized
  • Watch & Listen
Recent news
View All

Entertainment
View All
| Newsbreak Magazine by Ascendoor | Powered by WordPress.
cropped roses logo sat
Willamette Weekly Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
  • Manage options
  • Manage services
  • Manage {vendor_count} vendors
  • Read more about these purposes
View preferences
  • {title}
  • {title}
  • {title}