Ben LaMont reached his 1,000th Worry Monster in June.

The Loft's dome room lets grieving families honor children they've lost, alongside a climbing wall and teen lounge.

A Public Safety Chili Cook-Off is set for McMinnville this weekend.

Six local notables, from a Blue Star Donuts co-founder to a Portland Pickles player, dance for charity cash tonight instead of a trophy.

About 60 people and their dogs gathered at a Wilsonville pumpkin patch, keeping alive the legacy of Scout, the free-hugs dog who once drew 200,000 Instagram fans.

Beer, brats and a 90-year-old fan from Germany filled Oaks Park's fall festival grounds this weekend.

A database overhaul means fewer names on Multnomah County's homeless list — but county officials insist it isn't a sign of progress.

Pete Woolly joked before takeoff and after landing about keeping his hairpiece on. He landed craving McDonald's fries.

Every Portland Fire Dragon smoothie sold sends $1 to Tigard nonprofit Breast Friends, which has offered free cancer support since 2000.

Tagg's Dog Days of Summer returns to Gresham City Hall Saturday.

Several events across Newport, including drag bingo and an Elton John tribute, mark the coastal town's fifth Pride festival.

Portland will hold a pre-gavel ceremony honoring Dolly Parton, whose Imagination Library has sent over 4 million free books to Oregon kids.

Marine Park hosts live music, a vintage car show and a Bridge of the Dogs art exhibit as Cascade Locks marks a century of the Columbia River span.