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* 07/01/2009

Blues Festival underway at Portland waterfront
The Waterfront Blues Festival, the largest west of the Mississippi, is a major fund-raiser for the Oregon Food Bank.

* 07/02/2009

Keep your pet safe from heat and fireworks
The Oregon Human Society has safety tips for the heat, and the fireworks mayhem of the Fourth of July.

* 07/03/2009

Bikini fireworks stand in Wash. an explosive combination
For many, bikini-clad women and fireworks stands are sure signs that summer is here.

* 07/02/2009

Thousands enjoy Portland's fireworks show
Downtown Portland swelled with festivity and revelers Saturday, culminating with an eye-popping fireworks show.
 Share: Submit holiday photos

* 07/01/2009

Here are some 4th of July fireworks safety tips
Authorities throughout the region are asking citizens to follow some common sense rules for a safe Fourth of July weekend.

* Oregon has strict laws about boating
Police agencies urge caution as holiday revelers hit the state's lakes and streams.

* 06/30/2009

'Twilight' cast playing Vampire Baseball at PGE Park on the 4th
Cast members of "Twilight" are coming to Portland for a July Fourth fundraiser at PGE Park benefitting the Make-A-Wish foundation.

* 06/19/2009

Special exhibits for Father's Day at Japanese Garden
The exhibit features art of indigenous people of North America and Japan, with woven robes, masks and other textiles.

* 05/25/2009

Central Oregon wildfire prompts campers to evacuate
Authorities say a wildfire that burned about 30 acres in Central Oregon prompted Memorial Day weekend campers to evacuate an area near Pine Mountain.

* 05/24/2009

Memorial Day roll call honors veterans
More than 300 volunteers spend 10 days each May honoring the 148,000 veterans buried at Riverside National Cemetery in California. The story of America could be told through these names.

* 05/22/2009

Lifeguards to focus on raging rivers
Teams were set to stake out hazardous sections of the Sandy River and the Clackamas River over the holiday weekend.
 Also: Weekend traffic
 More: Weekend events

* Roll out the barbecue for Memorial Day Weekend
Cooking in the yard with gas or charcoal is "grilling." Barbecuing is an all-day - or longer - process of cooking meat over low heat.
 More: Hit wineries this weekend
 Also: Memorial Weekend events

* 05/21/2009

Holiday camping 'difficult to impossible' in Umatilla National Forest
Much of the Umatilla National Forest remains under snow and access to favorite camping or mushroom-picking sites may be difficult.
 Also: Memorial Day & More | NW Outdoors News

* 05/20/2009

Reserved Oregon campsites full for holiday
Oregon state parks officials say all reserved campsites at the state's 29 parks have been reserved for Memorial Day but that 1,350 first come, first served sites remain available in 24 parks.

* Crater Lake Lodge opens for summer season
The Crater Lake Lodge has opened for summer and Mazama Campground will probably open June 1, parks officials said.
 More: Oregon Outdoors News

* 05/19/2009

Blind tasting at Willamette Valley Vineyards for Memorial Day
Willamette Valley Vineyards is holding a special blind tasting on Memorial Day weekend, for fans of Pinot Noir.

* 04/17/2009

Surprise your wife on Mother's Day
She doesn't just want a gift. She wants those extras, including your time, to make this Mother's Day one she'll remember.

* 04/16/2009

Show her you care with a homemade Mother's Day gift basket
Looking for a great gift basket idea for Mother’s Day? A homemade gift basket is sure to please, while also showing her how much she means to you.

* 05/06/2009

Honor breast cancer survivors with Mother's Day walk
Get some exercise and fight breast cancer in a non-competitive walk honoring mom on Saturday.

* 04/16/2009

Portland's Chinese Garden invites moms to celebrate with peonies
Portland's Chinese Garden will celebrate the peony, China’s unofficial flower, during the month of May, and the public was invited to come and honor mom during the observance.

* 04/21/2009

Celebrate mom with French cuisine at The Heathman
Families and friends are invited to a buffet, brunch and afternoon tea at The Heathman Restaurant and Bar for Mother’s Day celebrations.

* 04/28/2009

Oregon Zoo honors animal and human moms on Mother's Day
The Oregon Zoo is honoring one of the animals on exhibit during the annual Mother's Day celebration by naming a 2009 Zoo Mother of the Year, and the public is invited to help choose the winner.

* 04/29/2009

Moonstruck Chocolate offers Mom’s Day gifts with meaning
Moonstruck Chocolate Company has teamed up with the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to offer unique Mother’s Day gifts in support of the fight against breast cancer.

* 04/10/2009

Prankster scrambles Longview Easter egg contest
Several Longview residents thought they'd won an Easter contest only to learn a prankster had planted "fake" prize eggs.
 Video: Hunting for the $500 egg

* 04/09/2009

Zoo hosts Rabbit Romp, egg hunts for little ones
Bring the young ones out to the Oregon Zoo on Saturday for six hours of Easter egg hunting.

04/07/2009

Easter Sunday fun with family and friends
Easter Sunday can provide a great day to celebrate life, gather with family and friends, and enjoy homemade food and games.

* 04/02/2009

Pix Patisseries providing 'Golden Egg' hunts on Easter
Pix Patisseries in Portland invite locals out to both locations on Easter Sunday to join in a “Golden Egg” hunt.

* 04/07/2009

Community Easter egg hunt with Sparky the Fire Dog
Southwestern Washington residents were invited to bring their young children to hunt Easter eggs with firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog on Saturday, April 11.

* 04/02/2009

Planning the perfect Easter egg hunt
Some believe the tradition of the Easter egg hunt stems from the belief that the Easter Bunny sometimes dropped eggs along its journey.

* Celebrate Easter, learn about rabbits with Humane Society
The Oregon Humane Society will be celebrating Easter with the iconic Easter Bunny and invites families and pets to stop in.

Easter tradition trivia
The exchange of eggs in the springtime is a custom that was centuries old when Easter was first celebrated by Christians.

* 03/16/2009

Kells 5-Day-Long Irish Festival Finalizes on St. Patrick's Day
The Irish Restaurant and Bar has been celebrating the spirit of St. Patrick's Day in downtown Portland for nearly 20 years.

* 03/12/2009

Everclear to headline Kell's Irish Festival
One of Portland’s most successful band’s is coming to Kell’s St. Patrick's celebrations.

* 02/09/2009

Theater's 'Smitten!' shares Valentine stories
One theater group is combining Valentine’s Day favorites all under one roof to celebrate what they call “weak-in-the-knees, got-it-bad, burn-your-house-down, love.“

* 01/23/2009

Know what you're saying with flowers
Ralph Waldo Emerson must have been looking at flowers when he said, "If eyes were made for seeing, then beauty is its own excuse for being." On Valentine's Day, however, flowers have a deeper reason for being -- they are the language of love.

* 02/02/2009

Romance served with jazz at The Heathman
Those who take romance seriously may consider a Valentine’s Day celebration at The Heathman Restaurant, complete with dinner, jazz and Casablanca.

* 01/23/2009

Surprise your sweetie with a singing telegram
If you’re looking for a unique Valentine gift for your sweetie that won’t add on the pounds, you may want to try sending a singing telegram this year.

* 01/13/2009

Mystery theater mixes sweethearts and daggers
The Milwaukie Lions Club is putting on a special pre-Valentines Day event to really get hearts beating.

* 01/23/2009

'Pantygrams' solve Valentine's gift dilemma
It's all too common to hear women complain they can't find a Valentine's Day gift for their man, especially within a budget. But never fear, the Pantygram is here, and can even be sent to soldiers in Iraq or Afghanistan.

* 01/27/2009

Oregon Zoo plans Valentine's Day celebration for kids
While their parents enjoy an evening of Valentine's romance, kids can experience the nighttime wonders of the Oregon Zoo during its "I Love the Zoo" overnight.

* 01/23/2009

How to rescue a sweet that's burned, broken or just boring
Sometimes, dessert disappoints. Like the pie with the burnt crust. Or the one that slid off the car seat and broke. Take heart: With a little doctoring, you can turn out the festive finale that everyone anticipates at Thanksgiving. Here are some ideas:

01/27/2009

Albertina Kerr Centers celebrate Valentine's Day
Folks can enjoy an afternoon of assorted sweet treats, music and, of course, tea at the historic Old Kerr Nursery. On Saturday, February 14th as Albertina's Restaurant hosts the Annual Valentine Tea.

* 12/27/2008

Yahoo! looks back at year's hottest Web searches
Yahoo! has released its annual list of the most-searched topics, names and ideas of the past year in its 2008 Year in Review.

* 12/05/2008

Grotto Festival of Lights opens for holiday season
Now in its 21st year, the Grotto will be open nightly through Dec. 30, except for Christmas Day, and features 150 musical performances, more than 500,000 lights and family entertainment for all.
 Share: Best Holiday lights in Portland?

* 12/08/2008

Crafty ways to reuse holiday cards
Is it hard to get rid of the holiday cards you receive each year? We hear you. Our pile is out of control.

* 12/24/2008

Best of 2008 "Out & About" segments airs Christmas Night
We'll re-cap a full year of adventures on Newschannel 8 at Sunrise with a 1/2 hour special on KGW at 6:30pm on Dec. 25th.

* 12/16/2008

Butter Up Your Holidays with new Recipe Contest
Dairy Farmers of Oregon seeks entries for inaugural butter recipe contest with a handful of prizes up for grabs.

* 12/08/2008

Kids ditch letters to Santa for text messages
Santa Claus "can't w8 4 Christmas," and he's so excited to let children know, he'll even send them a series of text messages.

* 11/24/2008

Pioneer Square Tree lights up downtown Portland
Some 10,000 people packed into Portland's living room for the annual tree lighting.
 Video: KGW report on tree lighting
 Slideshow: Macy's Holiday Parade

* 12/02/2008

USPS issues holiday shipping deadlines
The US Postal service reminds those sending holiday gifts of the dates packages must be sent in order to reach destinations on time.
 Video: KGW report on postal deadlines

* 12/04/2008

Children's Healing Art Project opens gallery in Pearl District
The Children's Healing Art Project, which worked with Bacon Boy creator and leukemia victim Austin Winters, has opened a special gallery in Portland's Pearl District.
 Video: KGW report on art display

* 12/05/2008

Construction halts MAX service to airport this weekend
Construction on the I-205/Portland Mall Light Rail will interrupt service between Gateway/NE 99th Ave Transit Center and the airport.
 More: Travel news | Holiday events

* 12/11/2008

Army of Tubas tackle Sounds of the Season
Portland's 18th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert can be seen for free this weekend at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

* 12/03/2008

Deck the Halls with Mugs of Beer
Holiday Ale Festival returns to downtown Portland with an extra day on tap to sample this year's lineup of winter brews.

* 12/01/2008

Christmas in the Country features Sounds of the Season
Bauman Farms in Gervais, Oregon is hosting an Open House this weekend to benefit local school music programs.

* 11/24/2008

Free admission at Oregon Zoo on Thanksgiving
Meerkats, Amur tigers, sun bears and black bears will all give thanks this week when the Oregon Zoo provides them special treats and dinners for Thanksgiving.
 More: Zoo alive with night lights

* 11/10/2008

Thousands hit Portland streets for Holiday Parade
Excited families and smiling kids lined downtown streets to kick off the holiday season -- and see Santa Claus.
 Slideshow: Macy's Holiday Parade
 Your pics: Submit/view holiday pics

* 11/18/2008

Think locally (and globally) this holiday season
Start a new tradition this holiday season by purchasing local food, hosting parties at home and volunteering for those in need.
 Video: Have a Green holiday season
 More: Holiday stories

* 11/25/2008

Airlines offer some holiday deals amid economic slump
Experts say if you want to travel on a budget during the holidays, avoid the most expensive travel days.

* 21st annual ZooLights kicks off at Oregon Zoo
More than a million lights illuminate the zoo during the annual festival, which began Saturday.
 Your pics: Submit/view holiday pics
 Slideshow: Thanksgiving in Portland

* 11/24/2008

Rise in volunteers adds some cheer amid dim economy
Cicily Traudt and her 9-year-old daughter spent Monday volunteering at the Children’s Book Bank.

* Find out how to cut your own Xmas tree
For just $5 you can buy a Christmas tree permit and then go into the Mount Hood National Forest and cut your own tree.

* Oregon Zoo to come alive at night with lights
The Oregon Zoo is going to save energy on its holiday lighting by a switch to more efficient light-emitting diodes.

* 11/26/2008

What are you thankful for?
What are you thankful for this year? Share your thoughts and KGW-TV will show some of your comments in today's newscasts.

* Pre-feast Turkey Trot at Oregon Zoo Thanksgiving morning
The annual Turkey Trot at the Zoo takes place Thursday morning at the Oregon Zoo and is geared toward the entire family.
 More: Zoo animals give thanks, too

* 11/25/2008

Local bakers in PIE demand at Thanksgiving time
Marie Callender's restaurants are cranking out Thanksgiving pies by the thousands this week.

* 11/14/2008

Last-minute tips for saving money on Thanksgiving
You'll have more to be thankful for at Thanksgiving if you use a few smart strategies to cut costs.
 More: Holiday Event Guide
 Share: What are you thankful for?

* Oregon holiday tree harvest season upon us
Christmas tree permits are available from most of Oregon's national forests for $5.

* 11/17/2008

Thanksgiving: Make it easy or from scratch
No holiday puts on the do-it-all-from-scratch pressure quite like Thanksgiving. Here are shortcuts you can make whether you're cooking from scratch, or taking an easier route for some of your dishes.

* 11/20/2008

It's a holiday from construction in downtown Portland
Thursday most street and utility work in the downtown area came to a halt. It will stay that way through the end of the year.
 Video: KGW report

* Turkey hunting grows more popular in Oregon
Tags to hunt wild turkeys in the beaver state are available until the end of the season on December 31 in 10 Oregon counties.

* 11/14/2008

Dress the holiday table with timeless decorative accessories
The dining table is the heart of the home during the holidays. This fall, don't make your famous pecan pie the only delicious dish on the tablecloth.

* 11/17/2008

Thanksgiving fun run benefits those in need
The Gateway Church in Washougal is hosting its annual “Run for the Hungry” 5-kilometer run on Thanksgiving morning to raise money and awareness to benefit the hungry.

* 11/14/2008

Thanksgiving recipes to make now and freeze
As you plan ahead for Thanksgiving dinner, don't forget your freezer. It could be your ticket to a memorable feast -- without sacrificing time with family and friends.

* 11/03/2008

Vancouver dentist offers 'Cash for Candy'
A Vancouver dentist is offering more than just advice about candy’s affects on teeth -- the office is doling out cash for Halloween's bounty.

* 09/30/2008

Halloween events in and around Portland
Whether you’re looking for a haunted house, a pumpkin patch or even a chance to run through town in a costume, Portland's got it going on this Halloween.

* 10/30/2008

Halloween forecast: Trick or a treat?
Trick-or-treaters should get their raincoats ready for a possible soggy Halloween.
 Video: Watch KGW forecast
 Your Pics: Halloween slideshow
 More: Halloween Event Guide

* 10/08/2008

Create a Haunted House
Halloween is one of the only times when adults can be kids again.  Whether it is planning your costume or planning a ghoulish affair, this is one time where creativity is key and you can have fun with décor.

* 10/20/2008

Trick-or-treat the safe way
Oregon State Police want your kids to stay safe this Halloween. Here’s a list of tips and preventative measures you can practice while trick-or-treating.

* 10/27/2008

Halloween isn't just about dressing up
There are just a few days left until Halloween. Have you chosen a costume? Decorated your house? Purchased treats or decided to bake healthy ones?
 More: Submit your Halloween photos
 Poll: Are you dressing up for Halloween?

* 10/23/2008

Goodwill Haunting
Watch the video of Drew Carney's costume shopping experience at Goodwill and click "Full Story" for some Halloween trivia.

* 10/27/2008

Firefighters work to keep haunted houses safe
Haunted houses will scare up some fright this Halloween and behind the scenes, fire inspectors were busy making sure the haunted houses were safe in Portland.
 Video: KGW report on safety

* 10/22/2008

Zoo celebrates 'Howloween' this weekend
The Oregon Zoo is inviting all ghouls and goblins out this weekend to celebrate its annual "Howloween" event.

* 10/14/2008

Oregon Zoo gets ready for a howlin' good time this Halloween
Both residents and visitors will receive treats as part of the Zoo's annual "Howloween" celebration.

* 10/16/2008

FrightTown draws visitors beneath Portland's Memorial Coliseum
The annual collection of haunted houses remains open now through November 1st... the day AFTER Halloween.

* 10/02/2008

Keep Fido safe on Halloween night
Some dogs enjoy the excitement of Halloween but pet experts say it’s the most dangerous holiday for four-legged friends. Here are some tips to keep your dog safe.

* 10/09/2008

Pig Races highlight local Farm’s Fall Harvest Festival
French Prairie Gardens’ annual Autumn celebration is underway, which means the return of their infamous Pigtucky Derby.

* 10/03/2008

Annual Fall Harvest celebration underway at Fir Point Farms
The cornerstone of the Farm's Harvest Festival is the annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, happening this Saturday, October 4th.

* 09/30/2008

Offer healthy Halloween treats
When it comes to trick-or-treating, there's no avoiding the gobs of candy your kids will haul in. But if you're throwing a Halloween party or just want healthier treats around the house, there are plenty of options.

* Halloween games for little goblins
It takes just a few ingredients and a little imagination to makeyour child's Halloween party magical. Here are some ideas to get you started.

* Winning treats for classroom Halloween parties
Here are some easy and fun party ideas culled from parents and a teacher for classroom parties.

* 08/29/2008

Limited Labor Day travel blamed partly on gas prices
Travel experts think high gas prices are one of the reasons why fewer Americans plan to travel this Labor Day weekend.
 More: Find cheap gas prices near you

* DUII crackdown to continue through holiday weekend
For the second year in a row, OSP joins Washington State Patrol and California Highway Patrol during the official holiday period.

* 07/17/2008

Labor Day rafting trip mixes wine and whitewater
Rogue Wilderness Adventures is teaming up with Walla Walla Vintners Labor Day weekend to host a journey that includes award-winning wine and whitewater rafting.

* 05/23/2008

Indiana Jones thrills fans with just-released sequel
Wet weekend weather sent movie-goers flocking to the Harrison Ford sequel.
 Test your: Indiana Jones trivia
 More: Movie showtimes
 Poll: Which is your favorite?

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