Loam
RestaurantsLocal flavors, dialed in: Loam keeps it hyperlocal with Flag & Wire coffee, grass-fed beef, thoughtfully grown produce, and Oregon-foraged mushrooms that make brunch feel like a walk in the woods.
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Michelbook Country Club
EntertainmentLocal fairway fix: If you want golf that actually makes you think, Michelbook Country Club pairs a genuinely challenging private course with a friendly bar and a comfortable clubhouse.
Summon Coffee
CafesFruity roast fix: Summon Coffee is an indie roasting outfit that’s delightfully odd, obsessed with juicy, light-roasted beans, sci-fi and rock vibes.
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Your Trader Joe's wish might be coming true: 30 new stores announced across 16 states
The California-based Trader Joe's is expanding its national footprint with 30 new stores planned across 16 states, spanning Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.
Full story at lehighvalleylive.com ↗
A check for up to $10,000 could be headed to your mailbox — no claim needed
Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner announced that the Oregon State Treasury will return approximately $7 million in unclaimed property to about 13,000 people this month as part of the agency's 2026 "Checks Without Claims" initiative.
Full story at centraloregondaily.com ↗
Superintendent sends message about Bend school shooting
Yamhill County Clerk Keri Hinton has advised voters to register their ballot for the Nov.
Full story at newsregister.com ↗
OR SOS Wouldn't Be Surprised if Voter Intimidation Ends Up Here
Oregon's Secretary of State, Tobias Read, has urged voters to monitor for voter intimidation ahead of the November 3rd election.
Full story at kxl.com ↗
Oregon Wine Country Hosts Holiday Events Leading Into Its Thanksgiving Festival
Oregon's wine country region, known as the Oregon Wine Country Thanksgiving festival, is set to take over from the foothills of the Coast Range into Portland on November 20-22 and 26-29.
Full story at beachconnection.net ↗
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