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The Allison in Newberg, OR is a special place.
Oregon wine country resort remains atop the state’s hotel rankings
It also ranks as No. 10 resort in the country in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
www.oregonlive.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
The Allison in Newberg, OR is a special place.
Here is another first look at the new Airo trains coming to @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov this summer.
Amtrak offers first look at Airo equipment - Trains
WASHINGTON — Amtrak unveiled Airo, its newest fleet addition, on Tuesday with a media tour that featured an in-depth look at the interior of the shiny, feature-filled trainset that’s slated to begin r...
www.trains.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Here is another first look at the new Airo trains coming to @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov this summer.
The @nytimes.com toured the factory where the new @amtrak.com trainsets that will coming first to @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov this summer are being built in Sacramento. Can't wait!
Amtrak Is Revamping Its Run-Down Fleet. Check Out the New Trains.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The @nytimes.com toured the factory where the new @amtrak.com trainsets that will coming first to @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov this summer are being built in Sacramento. Can't wait!
Amtrak offers first look at fancy new trains. Here’s when they’ll debut in the Northwest: summer!
Amtrak offers first look at fancy new trains. Here’s when they’ll debut in the Northwest
The new Airo trains will be coming to the Amtrak Cascades line in 2026.
www.oregonlive.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Amtrak offers first look at fancy new trains. Here’s when they’ll debut in the Northwest: summer!
Oregon travel: Major cruise line will stop in Astoria in 2028
www.koin.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Oregon travel: Major cruise line will stop in Astoria in 2028
Growing up in the PacNW, Eddie Bauer was a staple. Founded in 1920 in Seattle, it once made outdoor gear, reliable clothing, and - for a time - was the namesake edition of Ford trucks and SUVs.
Its retail presence has shrunk and now it's gone. Sad to see.
www.seattletimes.com/business/ret...
Its retail presence has shrunk and now it's gone. Sad to see.
www.seattletimes.com/business/ret...
Seattle’s Eddie Bauer likely to shutter stores amid bankruptcy reports
Eddie Bauer is expected to file for bankruptcy and shutter its stores throughout North America, according to media reports.
www.seattletimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Growing up in the PacNW, Eddie Bauer was a staple. Founded in 1920 in Seattle, it once made outdoor gear, reliable clothing, and - for a time - was the namesake edition of Ford trucks and SUVs.
Its retail presence has shrunk and now it's gone. Sad to see.
www.seattletimes.com/business/ret...
Its retail presence has shrunk and now it's gone. Sad to see.
www.seattletimes.com/business/ret...
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The new I-5 normal? Nasty midweek, mild weekends
The new I-5 normal? Nasty midweek, mild weekends
New data provide the most detailed picture so far of traffic delays since the start of the most grueling roadwork disruption in Washington state's history.
www.seattletimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The new I-5 normal? Nasty midweek, mild weekends
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Eighty-three percent of the class of 2025 graduated on time from high school last June, the highest rate since the current measurement system was put into place 15 years ago.
Read more here:
https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/01/oregons-high-school-graduation-rate-hits-83-a-new-high.html
Read more here:
https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/01/oregons-high-school-graduation-rate-hits-83-a-new-high.html
January 30, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Eighty-three percent of the class of 2025 graduated on time from high school last June, the highest rate since the current measurement system was put into place 15 years ago.
Read more here:
https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/01/oregons-high-school-graduation-rate-hits-83-a-new-high.html
Read more here:
https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/01/oregons-high-school-graduation-rate-hits-83-a-new-high.html
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As my wife and I drove to Southern Oregon, I pulled over along the highway (safely) to make this image of the sun beginning to set on the faraway mountains:
January 30, 2026 at 4:52 AM
As my wife and I drove to Southern Oregon, I pulled over along the highway (safely) to make this image of the sun beginning to set on the faraway mountains:
Seattle is "the most walkable city" according to AOL.
One Of America's Best Destinations Is Also The Most Walkable City With Much To See
Grab your favorite pair of walking shoes, because this city is filled with good eats and stunning sights — and it's easy to get to it all on foot.
www.aol.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Seattle is "the most walkable city" according to AOL.
Portland has the fourth highest total number of remote workers among US cities per Visual Capitalist (and ranks #20 as % of population).
Mapped: U.S. Cities With the Most Remote Workers
Frisco, Texas ranks first, with 34% of its workforce working remotely.
www.visualcapitalist.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Portland has the fourth highest total number of remote workers among US cities per Visual Capitalist (and ranks #20 as % of population).
James Beard Public Market's place in downtown Portland takes shape in new renderings
Portland's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more in Portland, Oregon | kgw.com
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kgw.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:18 AM
James Beard Public Market's place in downtown Portland takes shape in new renderings
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HOW MUCH DO YOU USE AI?: Oregon is among the top 10 states for artificial intelligence use in the country, according to a study by Anthropic. The report shows Oregonians use AI more than the national average.
Oregon ranks among top 10 states for AI use, new study finds
HOW MUCH DO YOU USE AI?: Oregon is among the top 10 states for artificial intelligence use in the country, according to a study by Anthropic. The report shows Oregonians use AI more than the national average.
www.centraloregondaily.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
HOW MUCH DO YOU USE AI?: Oregon is among the top 10 states for artificial intelligence use in the country, according to a study by Anthropic. The report shows Oregonians use AI more than the national average.
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If you'd like a brief intermission from the tragedies, take a minute to read about some lovely carpet.
Oregon’s second-most famous carpets will be back in the spotlight next month
The Oregon State Capitol’s carpets have inspired a popular line of carpet-themed merchandise.
www.oregonlive.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:08 PM
If you'd like a brief intermission from the tragedies, take a minute to read about some lovely carpet.
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A landmark global agreement known as the High Seas Treaty took effect this month, guided in part by Oregon State University research on Marine Protected Areas.
How Oregon State University research helped shape global 'High Seas Treaty'
A landmark global agreement known as the High Seas Treaty took effect Jan. 17, guided in part by Oregon State University research on Marine Protected Areas.
www.centraloregondaily.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A landmark global agreement known as the High Seas Treaty took effect this month, guided in part by Oregon State University research on Marine Protected Areas.
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I tend to have a bias to action. Here’s a list of 5 things you can do today:
1 - call your elected officials.
2 - boycott Hilton, Amazon, Target, Home Depot.
3 - prepare your community. Network with neighbors.
4 - donate to legal defense funds.
5 - share this list with your friends, & family.
1 - call your elected officials.
2 - boycott Hilton, Amazon, Target, Home Depot.
3 - prepare your community. Network with neighbors.
4 - donate to legal defense funds.
5 - share this list with your friends, & family.
January 26, 2026 at 10:41 PM
I tend to have a bias to action. Here’s a list of 5 things you can do today:
1 - call your elected officials.
2 - boycott Hilton, Amazon, Target, Home Depot.
3 - prepare your community. Network with neighbors.
4 - donate to legal defense funds.
5 - share this list with your friends, & family.
1 - call your elected officials.
2 - boycott Hilton, Amazon, Target, Home Depot.
3 - prepare your community. Network with neighbors.
4 - donate to legal defense funds.
5 - share this list with your friends, & family.
The all-new Amtrak trains to debut in the US in 2026, first on Cascades route but not in time for the World Cup.
The all-new Amtrak trains to debut in the US in 2026
Amtrak’s new Airo trains feature automated boarding steps and digital information screens
www.independent.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The all-new Amtrak trains to debut in the US in 2026, first on Cascades route but not in time for the World Cup.
An exciting milestone: light rail service will start service between Seattle and Bellevue at the end of March 2026!
When will light rail service start between Bellevue and Seattle?
Between now and opening day, Sound Transit operators will make practice trips across the I-90 floating bridge, sometimes every 10 minutes.
www.seattletimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:20 PM
An exciting milestone: light rail service will start service between Seattle and Bellevue at the end of March 2026!
Have you stayed at the Lightwell Hotel in Hood River yet?
From rooftop deck to underground spa: Inside Hood River’s newest boutique hotel
In a historic building, the hotel is poised to become a hub of Columbia River Gorge tourism.
www.oregonlive.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Have you stayed at the Lightwell Hotel in Hood River yet?
The Pacific Northwest’s Biggest Highway Project Could be Cooked » The Urbanist www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/12/t...
The Pacific Northwest’s Biggest Highway Project Could be Cooked » The Urbanist
# New cost estimates on the long-planned Interstate Bridge Replacement over the Columbia River reveal a funding gap that could range from $5 billion to a staggering $13 billion, an amount that neither...
www.theurbanist.org
January 13, 2026 at 12:58 AM
The Pacific Northwest’s Biggest Highway Project Could be Cooked » The Urbanist www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/12/t...