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State Park Day Use Visits Dip Slightly Last Year
Oregon State Parks welcomed an estimated 51.46 million day-use visits* in 2025, a slight decrease from the record-breaking 53.85 million visits recorded in 2024, but visitation remains historically strong and widespread across the state. While parks along the coast and in the Willamette Valley saw modest declines, Central and Eastern Oregon parks recorded a small increase, reflecting continued demand for outdoor recreation in every region. The Oregon coast remains the syste
Free Fishing Weekend
Photo by Anne Schulz Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and 15, 2026. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags, endorsements or validations are required on these days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. All other fishing regulations apply including closures, single rod limitations, bag limits and size restrictions. See the Oregon sport fishing regulations to check regulations. Remember to check MyODFW.com
Woman Assaults Officers When They Try To Remove Her From Walking In The Road Disrupting Traffic
On February 6, 2026, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers with the Toledo Police Department responded to multiple reports of a female walking in and out of traffic along Business Highway 20 near Northwest Dundon Road, creating a significant safety hazard for herself and motorists. Officer Christian Bailey and Sergeant Aaron Pitcher responded to the calls and located the individual, later identified as 32-year old Emily Pearl Wiltrout who appeared to be in crisis and was obser
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