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?