OREGON LIVING

Health, religion, travel, family and lifestyle news from around Oregon

If you have the travel bug, here are four "starter" countries in some favorite regions. Full story »

Klindt Vielbig, whom some consider to be be the father of modern cross-country skiing in Oregon, died March 11, 2010. Here's a list of his top 10 favorite ski trails, which he provided in 1996. Full story »

They can be great deals, or great headaches. Find out if buying in to a time share is the right move for you. Full story »

With more than 600 geothermal wells heating houses, schools and a hospital as well as turning the turbine on a small power plant, Klamath Falls shows what everyday life could be if stimulus grants and venture capitalists turn geothermal energy from a Western curiosity to a game-changing energy resource. Full story »

Andrea Brown of Portland captured a photograph of an artist taking a break in the marble carving district in Mandalay, Myanmar. Full story »

Enjoy a photo show of movie houses that have been converted into arts venues in Astoria, Bend, Medford, Klamath Falls, Eugene, Salem, Springfield and Grants Pass. Photos were provided by the theater, except where noted. Full story »

Childpeace Montessori School and Classic Wines Auctions raise funds while the Oregon Humane Society honors its community heroes. Full story »

As of two hours ago, students and teachers are out on spring break. So it feels like a safe time to ask the lighthearted question: What next? Full story »

School districts who need to make cuts in 2010-11 must weigh the pros and cons. Arguments have been made about equity and teacher resources as all sides consider how to lessen the impact on kids. Full story »

Interior news and notes on candle design, an apartment in Brooklyn and Sandow Media's latest purchases of Interior Design and more Full story »

The rain-fed Nehalem River is prime to canoe in winter and early spring, especially the 10 miles from Vernonia to Big Eddy County Park. Summer is usually too late for this intimate river. Full story »

Four Oregon cheeses were named winners in the 2010 World Championship Cheese Contest, concluding two days of competition in Madison, Wisconsin. Tillamook County Creamery’s medium yellow cheddar was named Best in Class, outscoring 58 other cheeses in the category. Two goat’s milk cheeses, Up In Smoke from River’s Edge Chevre, a soft fresh cheese smoked and wrapped in maple leaves,... Full story »

See the best deals on Alaska travel. Full story »

Get ready for spring break fun with a weekend-long horse exposition, a national train show at the Portland Expo Center and more  Full story »

Monica Dupre has bucked the daunting pressure to buy-buy-buy and go-go-go that leads to unhealthy, quick food, rampant consumerism and the trash that goes with it, writes PDX Green columnist Carrie Sturrock. Full story »

Most of Oregon's 18 lowest performing schools, including one in Beaverton and one in Oregon City, indicate they will apply for up to $6 million apiece in federal turnaround funds, despite the big strings attached to the money. In most cases, principals will be removed from their jobs and teachers evaluated in a whole new way. North Clackamas says 'No thanks.' Full story »

Dutchman's pipe is a fascinating story of how plants, insects and other pollinators have evolved to reproduce and survive. Full story »

If you haven't actually met the pet first, Oregon's attorney general says don't buy it. Full story »

One of the easiest ways to go green: just try to slow down and simplify. Full story »