Kristi Turnquist

How this ‘seafood dive’ became one of the Oregon coast’s most enduring institutions The Depoe Bay restaurant has kept its original owner’s wild spirit alive.

The Depoe Bay restaurant has kept its original owner’s wild spirit alive.

I didn't love "The Studio" as much as some critics, but I have a feeling Hollywood types adore it, as they often do with TV/movies about Hollywood types. #Emmys #sigh

This #Emmys idea of Nate Bargatze's charitable donation was a fine idea, but I didn't realize it was going to be a nonstop thing during the show, which feels like a nagging bummer instead of a nice gesture.

Did somebody tell Jennifer Coolidge the #Emmys were running short, so she needed to fill time by blathering on? The show just started, so .... huh?

Portland-filmed Sundance hit ‘Twinless’ made its stars ‘gigantic fans of Portland’ Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney star in "Twinless," which Sweeney also wrote and directed. The movie opens in theaters Sept. 5.

Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney became self-described fans of Portland while filming "Twinless" in the Rose City:
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‘Night Always Comes’ director on Portland: ‘One of my most enjoyable filming experiences’ Benjamin Caron, who directed the thriller, "Night Always Comes," said it was important to make the movie in the city where Oregon author Willy Vlautin's novel takes place.

"Night Always Comes" is intense, but director Benjamin Caron said filming in Portland was one of his most enjoyable experiences:
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‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ winner is from Oregon: ‘A mix between Yoda,’ ‘hippo,’ and ‘bat’ The 2025 winner of the "World's Ugliest Dog" contest is from Oregon, and appeared on the "Today" show Monday morning.

Oregon and, er, unglamorous dogs seem to be a match made in heaven.
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John Oliver slams Boeing aircraft door plug blowout over Portland in ‘corporate crime’ segment On the recent "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver," the host blasted examples of corporate misconduct, a Boeing aircraft's door plug panel flying off mid-flight over Portland.

Oregon made another cameo appearance in a segment on "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver."
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Filmmaker formerly based in Portland will be honored at Venice film festival Gus Van Sant, who spent many years living and working in Portland, will receive the Campari Passion for Film Award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

Filmmaker with Oregon connections to be honored at Venice International Film Festival:
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Hallmark Channel miniseries travels from 1844 Ireland to modern-day Oregon: How to watch The "Providence Falls" miniseries debuts Saturday, Aug. 2, on the Hallmark Channel.

A Hallmark Channel miniseries has a (fictional) Oregon town as part of the story:
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Oregon contestants on ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ will compete for $50,000 prize The team behind southern Oregon's Fat Kid Food Co. food truck said that, because of the Food Network series, "We have connections that we made for life.”

An Oregon team will compete on "The Great Food Truck Race";
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Oregon community included on travel site’s list of ‘31 Most Beautiful Towns in America’ An Oregon coastal getaway is included on the Condé Nast Traveler list of America's most beautiful towns.

More accolades for an Oregon town:

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Report: Portland-filmed pilot for comedy from Native creators not moving forward at NBC The pilot for a comedy set it an Oakland, California, Native American community center filmed earlier this year in the Portland area.

The comedy that filmed its pilot episode in Portland won't be moving forward to become a series at NBC:
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Veteran Portland TV anchor Jeff Gianola announces retirement from KOIN-TV Jeff Gianola has been a familiar presence on Portland-area TV screens for more then 40 years.

Jeff Gianola, who has become a Portland TV news institution, is retiring from KOIN-TV later this year:
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Portland sports talk radio station The Fan is expanding to the FM dial The sports radio station 1080 The Fan (KFXX-AM) will also be heard on 105.1 FM beginning July 22.

Some changes at The Fan, the Portland sports talk radio station:
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Portland looks gritty in tense trailer for Netflix’s ‘Night Always Comes’ Vanessa Kirby ("The Fantastic Four") stars in "Night Always Comes," adapted from Oregon author and musician Willy Vlautin's novel.

The Portland-filmed movie, "Night Always Comes," streams on Netflix next month:
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Ken Burns on ‘The American Revolution,’ and ‘incredibly misguided’ cuts to public media funding Famed documentarian Ken Burns visited Portland this week to show excerpts from the upcoming documentary series, "The American Revolution."

Ken Burns recently visited Portland, to talk about "The American Revolution," and cuts in federal funding for public media:
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Oregon-connected creators Ian Karmel and Irene Taylor earn 2025 Emmy nominations Portland-based filmmaker Irene Taylor's documentary, "I Am: Celine Dion," was nominated, and former Portlander Ian Karmel earned a nomination as a writer for a special honoring Conan O'Brien.

Oregonian-connected creators included in today's Emmy Awards nominations:
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Oregon-filmed ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ returns to theaters Wednesday for 50th anniversary "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," which filmed in Oregon, will return for a special theatrical screening in celebration of the movie's 50th anniversary.

Another Oregon-filmed movie is celebrating an anniversary:
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Director Francis Ford Coppola to visit Portland for special screening, audience discussion The legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola will be at the Portland Art Museum's Tomorrow Theater for a screening of his latest film, "Megalopolis," and an interactive audience discussion.

Francis Ford Coppola is bringing his passion project, "Megalopolis," to Portland:
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Oregon has the top resort in the Western U.S., which boasts ‘stunning oceanfront views’ Travel + Leisure's annual World's Best Awards features readers' favorites in several categories, including top resorts in the Western U.S.

Yet again, this makes me want to go to the Oregon coast:
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Spinoff ‘Lego Masters Jr.’ is coming this summer, with more Oregon talent represented Contestants from Oregon have been highlights on "Lego Masters," and more will be featured in the new spinoff series, "Lego Masters Jr."

Oregon folks will again be represented in the "Lego Masters" TV world:
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Oregon has 4 of the ‘13 Best Beach Towns on the West Coast’ A Condé Nast Traveler article includes four Oregon spots on its list of standout West Coast beach communities.

This makes me want to go over to the coast (which I pretty much always want to do):
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After 40-plus years as a comedian, Portland’s Susan Rice is enjoying a career boom In "Silver Alert," a recent stand-up comedy special, Susan Rice shares the funny side of growing older.

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‘Portlandia,’ the comedy that divided Portlanders, returns to Netflix Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein starred in "Portlandia," the satirical comedy that some Rose City viewers loved -- and others didn't.

'Portlandia' is back on Netflix:
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Oregon baker competes on Duff Goldman’s team in Food Network series, ‘Super Mega Cakes’ A Portland-area cake specialist is among the bakers creating incredible cakes on the Food Network show.

Oregon talent on a mega cake Food Network show:
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Legendary actress who lives in Oregon to be honored at Venice film festival Kim Novak, the star of movie classics such as Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo," is scheduled to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Venice film festival.

Legendary actress who lives in Oregon will be receiving a lifetime achievement award at a prestigious film festival:
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Take a summer road trip to Oregon movie and TV locations, where ‘Twilight,’ ‘Wild,’ and more filmed Oregon is a great place for film tourism, traveling to locations where such projects as "Twilight," "Stand By Me," "Grimm" and more filmed.

Fancy a summer road trip? Here are some ideas for movie and TV fans:
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Oregonian to compete in music competition from Taylor Sheridan (‘Yellowstone’), Blake Shelton, Keith Urban "The Road" is a new CBS series featuring musicians from around the country who will compete as opening acts for Keith Urban in the hopes of earning the grand prize.

An Oregonian will compete on upcoming show from Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Taylor Sheridan:
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Here’s what HGTV says is the best fair food in Oregon The HGTV website has a list of "The Best Fair Food in All 50 States," with fried, sweet and savory selections.

Personally, my vote goes to fresh-cut curly fries:
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