California may be known for its public colleges, but student loan bills here are still among the nation’s highest. The Golden State ranks No. 9 in the U.S. for average monthly student loan payments, according to a new WalletHub analysis. Californians pay an average of $237 a month — with no other Western state cracking … Read more
If you’re looking for a job, don’t rush to the Golden State. Fresh analysis from WalletHub reveals that the West Coast in general has fallen embarrassingly behind the rest of the US when it comes to new employment opportunities. California now has of the most woefully low number of jobs open in the country right … Read more
Muddy waters ahead. Just before Labor Day weekend, Oregon health officials are warning beachgoers to stay away from the water at a picturesque beach due to unsafe levels of fecal bacteria. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released an advisory for Oceanside Beach in Tillamook County, Oregon on Wednesday, cautioning that visitors should “avoid direct contact with the … Read more
Wild ocean swells have been ripping and rolling along the coast of California all week — but it won’t stop this super swimmer. Catherine Breed is a 33-year-old Californian swimmer and ocean conservation advocate, and is undertaking a mega swim that covers a 900 mile stretch along the Pacific Ocean coast, all the way from … Read more
Talk about a bad bite. With millions of international visitors to the US for the World Cup, on top of the usual domestic travelers, this summer is a busy time for travel and dining out. Which means, the risk for food poisoning also increases, as one state has unfortunately been crowned with the highest rates … Read more
Roughly a dozen hikers have reportedly fallen ill with a nasty stomach bug after traversing a section of the scenic Pacific Crest Trail. The popular hiking destination spans more than 2,600 miles and goes from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington. The Pacific Crest Trail Association acknowledged reports of “gastrointestinal illness” in the … Read more
Hoping for your child to embrace that whole “one with nature” thing? Trade screen time for sit-by-the-stream time at these idyllic resorts and experiences ideal for young families. Holy Smokies If you’re idea of a B&B is beer and a bonfire, Anakeesta is for you. Anakeesta Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, may very well be the … Read more
It’s the real life “Escape From New York.” The dreams of making it big in the Big Apple have gone the way of the dodo. This year, more residents are moving out of New York and New Jersey than any other state and heading for greener pastures to the South and Pacific Northwest, according to … Read more
A child star who gained fame for starring in the ’90s hit sitcom “Home Improvement” was arrested for the sixth time Saturday after his fiancé allegedly attempted to run him over with their three kids in the car. Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, and his fiancé Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, were both arrested by deputies with … Read more
Give them pumpkin to talk about. Gourds and ghouls gathered in Tualatin, Oregon, for the 21st annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta to watch competitors turn huge pumpkins into hollowed-out floating boats. The event has been drawing large crowds to the Portland suburb since 2004. A giant pumpkin is tested ahead of a race during … Read more
An Oregon man who quit his job at a tire company and liquidated his retirement savings to set sail for Hawaii with his cat, Phoenix, reached his destination Saturday, welcomed by cheering fans at the end of a weekslong journey that he documented for his mass of followers on social media. Oliver Widger, who also … Read more
Talk about a sight for sore eyes. A city in Oregon is pleading with locals to stop taping googly eyes onto roadside sculptures as the goofy gag is costing a pretty penny. Officials in Bend noticed the oversized optics taped onto metallic artwork of deer and geometric shapes at roundabouts throughout the area. Residents in … Read more
This cheese is the gratest. The World Cheese Awards, held earlier this month in Viseu, Portugal, has declared one US-based brand as having the best cheddar cheese in the world, and you can get it at any grocery store. The annual awards are hosted by a different country each year, with the Guild of Fine … Read more
Nov 15 – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed highly pathogenic form of bird flu in a person linked to a commercial poultry operation in Clackamas County in Oregon. “There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission and the risk to the public is low,” the CDC said. Source link #Human #case #bird #flu #confirmed #Oregon … Read more
The Oregon Duck started the college football Saturday off with a bang, shooting its shot with a Hollywood star. Fortunately for the mascot, its crush did respond back. However, it didn’t end up turning out in its favor. During ESPN’s “College GameDay” broadcast, as the crew and special guest Kaitlin Olson made their picks for … Read more
If Central California’s Santa Ynez Valley, in Santa Barbara County, is known for anything, it’s wine. It’s nowhere near as famous as Napa or Bordeaux, of course, but this bucolic region of rolling hills dotted with stately oak trees produces excellent pinot noirs and chardonnays and syrahs. Remember the movie “Sideways,” about two sad sacks … Read more
Salt & Straw — a Danny Meyer-backed, Portland, Oregon-based national chain of quirky ice cream shops — launched its first Big Apple spot at 360 Amsterdam Ave. last month to breathless media excitement. But the outfit’s weirder confections should have stayed in Portland, a city with possibly the nation’s most self-important culinary scene. Some Salt & … Read more
Forests, llamas and alpacas — oh, my! These aren’t your typical airport finds, but renovations at one US airport terminal are bringing the great outdoors inside. Portland International Airport (PDX) officially reopened its main terminal on Wednesday — and the $2.15 billion renovation is far from standard. Portland International Airport (PDX) reopened its main terminal … Read more
A Canadian man’s interest in public transportation prompted him to journey from his home to Mexico with one catch: he refused to take any Greyhound buses or Amtrak trains during his trip. William Hui, 40, set out for his Pacific coast trip on June 24, starting at his home city in British Columbia, the BBC … Read more
They got caught in the worldwide web. An elderly Oregon couple fell victim to a crook who swindled them out of their life’s savings — using a sinister Facebook scam. The trouble began when an anonymous septuagenarian couple from Portland were trying to sell a few items on Facebook Marketplace, but the husband had forgotten his password, … Read more