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Spring Blooms Early: Lake Oswego and Neighbors Awaken
Life & Leisure

Spring Blooms Early: Lake Oswego and Neighbors Awaken

Ben HardyMarch 29, 2026

Spring is in full bloom across the tri-city region of Lake Oswego, West Linn, and Wilsonville, as local landscapes burst…

Prineville Museum Hosts Expert Juniper Tree Talk April 10
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Prineville Museum Hosts Expert Juniper Tree Talk April 10

Ava BrooksMarch 27, 2026

The Crook County Historical Society in Prineville is set to host a compelling educational event on April 10, bringing together…

Bend Buzz: Subaru WinterFest & Spring Maker’s Market!
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Bend Buzz: Subaru WinterFest & Spring Maker’s Market!

Alex TanMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Discover the best of Bend, Oregon from March 26-April 1, featuring the final days of Subaru WinterFest, a vibrant Spring Maker’s Market, live music, and community events. Plan your week with our comprehensive guide.

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

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