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Oregon Coast’s Whale Watch Week Returns Amidst Low Whale Numbers
Life & Leisure

Oregon Coast’s Whale Watch Week Returns Amidst Low Whale Numbers

William MoseleyMarch 22, 2026

Oregon State Parks’ annual Spring Whale Watch Week (March 21-29, 2026) offers a chance to see gray whales, but low population numbers due to environmental factors are a growing concern.

McMenamins Transforms Historic Taft Home into Portland Hotel
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McMenamins Transforms Historic Taft Home into Portland Hotel

Tyreek WashingtonMarch 14, 2026

Key Takeaways McMenamins is converting the historic Taft Home in downtown Portland into a new hotel. The project will add…

McMenamins to Revive Historic Taft Home into Portland Hotel
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McMenamins to Revive Historic Taft Home into Portland Hotel

Summer StoneMarch 13, 2026

Key Takeaways McMenamins has officially acquired the historic Taft Home in Southeast Portland for a hospitality conversion. The project aims…

McMenamins to Transform Historic Taft Home into Portland Hotel
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McMenamins to Transform Historic Taft Home into Portland Hotel

priya sharmaMarch 13, 2026

Key Takeaways Historic Restoration: McMenamins plans to convert the Taft Home, a 1912-built structure on East Burnside, into a boutique…

McMenamins to Resurrect Historic Taft Home as Portland Hotel
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McMenamins to Resurrect Historic Taft Home as Portland Hotel

priya sharmaMarch 13, 2026

Key Takeaways McMenamins has acquired the historic Taft Home in Portland’s West End for a new hotel project. The building,…

Ashland Awakes: Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2026 Kicks Off
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Ashland Awakes: Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2026 Kicks Off

Sierra EllisMarch 12, 2026

Key Takeaways Season Launch: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) officially began its 2026 season today in Ashland, featuring a diverse…

Oregon Ski Areas Shielded: New Law Halts Liability Crisis
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Oregon Ski Areas Shielded: New Law Halts Liability Crisis

Ryan KochMarch 11, 2026

Key Takeaways Legislative Victory: Oregon has officially passed Senate Bill 1576, restoring essential recreational immunity protections for landowners and ski…

Natural Grocers Celebrates Oregon Customers with Special Oregon Day Event
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Natural Grocers Celebrates Oregon Customers with Special Oregon Day Event

Marcus RandellMarch 8, 2026

Natural Grocers announces its annual Oregon Day celebration. This event runs from March 8-10, 2026. It will happen at all…

Redmond Police Boost Pet Reunions with New Public Microchip Scanner
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Redmond Police Boost Pet Reunions with New Public Microchip Scanner

Kendra LaneMarch 6, 2026

Redmond Police installed a new device. It is a lost pet microchip reader. The installation happened on March 5, 2026.…

Portland’s Vibrant Week: Arts, Music, and Ideas Converge (March 4-10, 2026)
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Portland’s Vibrant Week: Arts, Music, and Ideas Converge (March 4-10, 2026)

Jake Amos-ChristieMarch 6, 2026

Portland, Oregon, buzzes with activity this week. A diverse lineup awaits residents and visitors. Culture and leisure offerings abound from…

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