Restaurant sells Valentine's 'Salamigrams'
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9 (UPI) — An Oregon restaurant is celebrating Valentine's Day by offering lovers the chance to have “Salamigrams” delivered to their sweethearts.
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Portland Harbor cleanup could cost billions, provide little health benefit, industry-sponsored study says
The study, commissioned by harbor businesses Schnitzer Steel, Gunderson and Vigor Industrial, is the first attempt to pin down costs and benefits of Oregon's largest cleanup.
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HomeStreet Bank Hires Former MetLife Home Loans Mortgage Professionals From Across Three-State Area
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HomeStreet Bank, a subsidiary of HomeStreet, Inc., has hired a substantial majority of the loan production personnel based in Washington, Oregon and Idaho from MetLife Home Loans.
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Oregon climber reported dead in Mount Hood fall
Search and rescue teams on Tuesday found the body of an experienced mountaineer who apparently died in a severe fall on Oregon's Mount Hood, authorities said.
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Inn at the 5th Urban Oasis Opens in Oregon Wine Country
EUGENE, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The new Inn at the 5th, a gorgeous boutique hotel set in the heart of Oregon’s southern Willamette Valley, officially opens its doors today. The $14 million project unveils a sense of service and style unmatched in the region. The five-story destination hotel is located at the busy Fifth Street Public Market in downtown Eugene. Inspired by the Inn at the Market in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, the Inn at the 5th is distinctive for its integration into the fabric of
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Oregon’s Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program
SALEM, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alexander Stork, 18, of Klamath Falls and Chloe Staten, 14, of Medford today were named Oregon’s top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Alexander was nominated by Klamath Union High School in Klamath Falls, and Chloe was nominated by Talent Middle School in Talent. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 17th year, is conducted by P
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$99 for a Two-Night Stay for Four in a Large View Room at the Vagabond Lodge in Oregon (Up to $188 Value)
Cliff-Top Lodge with Panoramic Views of Columbia River Gorge It was love at first sight for Lucy Cranmer when she spied a magazine photo of children playing in lush apple orchards set against the pristine backdrop of Mount Hood. So, in 1954, she and her husband, Clarence, packed up their family and moved to Hood River, where they built the original eight-room Vagabond Lodge on the cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge. Nearly 60 years later, the lodge is still owned and operated by the Cranmer family, but it’s now grown into a 42-room inn situated on 5 wooded acres adorned with native flora, natural rock formations, and towering ponderosa pines. Beyond the park-like grounds, Vagabond Lodge’s chief attraction is its panoramic view of the gorge, best enjoyed from the balcony of a large view room . These spacious chambers are decorated in rustic Pacific Northwest fashion with exposed ceiling beams, gas-burning fireplaces (in some rooms), and shower curtains sewn from repurposed lumberjack flannel. When hunger pangs hit, the adjacent White Buffalo Wine Bar & Bistro supplies tasty grub and regional microbrews on tap. Every Thursday night, the eatery offers live music and free wine tastings of local varietals from wineries in the area. Hood River, Oregon: Historical Riverside Town Where Columbia River Meets Cascade Range Because of its prime waterfront location, Hood River is at the epicenter of outdoor recreation at the Columbia River Gorge. In addition to being the Windsurfing Capital of the World, Hood River offers world-class skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing at nearby Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort , which provides discounted lift tickets to guests of Vagabond Lodge. Downtown, shops and restaurants occupy historical buildings that date back to the late 19th century. The Columbia Center for the Arts showcases theatrical and dance performances as well as exhibitions of work by local visual artists in its gallery space. A cluster of wineries can also be found downtown. The award-winning Cathedral Ridge and Spring House Cellar host tastings and talks by winemakers extolling the area’s unique grape-growing qualities and its herds of undomesticated sommeliers. For those who prefer suds to vino, the Full Sail Brewing Company headquarters offers free, 30-minute tours of its earth-friendly craft brewery as well as $1 microbrew tasters and fresh, seasonal, Pacific Northwest–inspired pub fare. Groupon Says Read more…
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$99 for a Two-Night Stay for Four in a Large View Room at the Vagabond Lodge in Oregon (Up to $188 Value)
One- or Two-Night Stay for Two at Valley River Inn in Oregon
Riverfront Hotel Overlooking Willamette with Fine-Dining Restaurant Flowing through the heart of Eugene, the Willamette River occupies a central place in both the town’s landscape and culture. Lush parks line the banks on both its sides, and the waters teem with kayakers and tubers as soon as the weather allows. The Valley River Inn enjoys a front-row seat to this beloved river, sitting next to a 12-mile paved biking trail that snakes along the shoreline. Inside the onsite SweetWaters on the River restaurant, wall-to-wall picture windows unveil panoramic views of the water below. To accompany the restaurant’s seafood, bartenders pour organic vodkas, local microbrews, and several regional wines from nearby wineries, which flourish in the river valley’s mild climate. In deluxe rooms upstairs, couples can sip on a bottle of Oregon wine while overlooking the landscaped courtyard on a private balcony. The following morning, the onsite RiverWalk Bakery bakes scones, muffins, and breads, accompanied by specialty espresso drinks brewed with Starbucks coffee. Eugene, Oregon: Campus Arts Scene and River Adventure Eugene draws much of its youthful vibe from the University of Oregon, the filming location for the iconic comedy National Lampoon’s Animal House . Founded in 1872, the campus hosts several notable cultural institutions, including the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art , where visitors can see thrones from Beijing’s Forbidden City. The college’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History displays animal specimens, Native American artifacts, and fossils of ancient TV antennas from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The nearby Hult Center for the Performing Arts anchors the town’s strong arts presence outside of campus. The Willamette River itself is also a major draw. In warmer months, kayakers sweep downriver, and bikers and hikers can explore the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway year-round. The bikeway stretches 132 miles north of Eugene toward Portland, meandering past lush riverbanks and numerous vineyards. Groupon Says Read more…
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Portlandia Takes Us Back to the Whisker Wars of the 1890′s [Video]
The first sketch of IFC’s Portlandia was about how Portland, Oregon is stuck in the 1990′s. Now that the series is right in the middle of its second season, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are revising that thesis: Portland is actually stuck in the 1890′s, what with the microbrews, the beards, and the general aesthetic of lumberjack chic.
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'American Idol' recap: Judges find unexpected talent in Portland
“American Idol” paid a visit to Portland, Oregon – the show’s first visit to the Northwest since season six, and was rewarded with some heart-breaking stories and unlikely potential stars.
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