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  • Published on Sep 4, 2026

    We Took the Bus to the Oregon State Fair in Salem

    Ferris wheels and the Fairlift offer views of the Oregon State Fair in all its fried, sugary glory. “My biggest concern is scrotal development.” The voice comes from behind me, while I’m watching a teenage girl coax a llama through an obstacle course …

    Source: Portland Monthly - Oregon - Pending
  • Published on Aug 25, 2026

    Washington and Oregon get first new Amtrak trains in decades

    New Amtrak trains are finally headed to the Pacific Northwest, giving riders in Washington and Oregon their first major equipment upgrade in decades and potentially opening the door to much more frequent service between Seattle and Portland. On the Seattle …

    Source: The Cool Down - Oregon - Center-left
  • Published on Sep 7, 2026

    11 incredible ideas for an all-American adventure

    When it comes to memorable holiday experiences, the world’s superpower packs one heck of a punch. With two major coastlines and 50 states to choose from, beautiful scenery and brilliant cities in abundance, knowing where to start can be a little daunting. …

    Source: The Times - Center-right
  • Published on Aug 22, 2026

    FRA grant to fund overhaul of Amtrak Charger locomotives

    Rail News Home Amtrak 8/21/2026 Rail News: Amtrak The grant will fund updates on up to 41 locomotives on Amtrak's Midwest and Pacific Northwest routes. Photo – Shutterstock / John Ruberry A $140 million grant from the Federal Railroad …

    Source: Progressive Railroading - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    All aboard Amtrak’s sleeker, cleaner new trains

    On Charlie Hamilton’s regular Amtrak rides from Seattle to Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, British Columbia, he passes some of the country’s most spectacular vistas: the Puget Sound coast and the Skagit Valley. On clear days, he can even see Mount Rainier …

    Source: Grist Magazine - Left-wing
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Wisconsin part of $140M grant to fund Amtrak locomotive improvements

    (The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Amtrak were part of a $140 million grant of federal funds to overhaul 41 locomotives that serve the region. Those trains are part of Amtrak’s Midwest and Pacific Northwest routes, …

    Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Amtrak Seattle-To-Portland Service Suspended Due To Warehouse Fire

    Posted Less Than An Hour Ago by 24/7 News Source (Seattle, WA) -- Amtrak is suspending its Seattle-to-Portland service indefinitely due to a warehouse fire in Oregon. Amtrak says service between the cities will be disrupted until further notice. Some …

    Source: KBND - Oregon - Pending
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    WA: Amtrak suspends Seattle-Portland service indefinitely

    Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland is on hold indefinitely after a fire tore through a vacant warehouse near the Oregon train station last week. Almost all northbound train traffic has been restricted, Amtrak said in a statement, due to damage …

    Source: Mass Transit - Pending
  • Published on Aug 13, 2026

    WA: Kelso Amtrak routes north and south replaced by buses

    A Portland warehouse fire that occurred more than a week ago — and left behind a towering, structurally unsound building near the railroad — is sending ripples through passenger train routes in Kelso and across southwest Washington. Searches Monday for …

    Source: Mass Transit - Pending
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Amtrak suspends Seattle-Portland service indefinitely

    Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland is on hold indefinitely after a fire tore through a vacant warehouse near the Oregon train station last week. Almost all northbound train traffic has been restricted, Amtrak said in a statement, due to damage …

    Source: The Columbian - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 26, 2026

    New federal grant boosts Chicago to Washington train service

    Aug. 26, 2026, 4:30 a.m. CT The Federal Railroad Administration is using $140 million to improve Amtrak service from Chicago. The money will overhaul 41 passenger locomotives used on the HIawatha route between Chicago and Milwaukee and trains that go west …

    Source: St. Cloud Times - Minnesota - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 25, 2026

    E-bike, e-scooter crashes rising as popularity grows, OHSU doctor says

    PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Emergency room doctors say a rise in e-bike and e-scooter use is leading to more serious injuries requiring hospital visits. According to the Oregon Health Authority, the number of e-bike and e-scooter crashes across the state has …

    Source: FOX 12 - Oregon - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 27, 2026

    ‘Make Montana passenger rail great again?’: Sheehy attends annual summit

    HELENA — Republican Montana U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy joined 150 industry and government leaders, and rail and tourism advocates from eight Western states for a “fireside chat” on the second day of the annual Greater Northwest Rail Summit on Wednesday. …

    Source: Fairfield Sun Times - Montana - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Evers secure over $140 million for passenger rail serving Wisconsin, Midwest rail routes

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers successfully secured over $140 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to update up to 41 passenger locomotives, which serve Amtrak’s Midwest and Pacific …

    Source: WisPolitics - Wisconsin - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin Secure Over $140 Million Federal Rail Grant to Modernize Passenger Rail Locomotives Serving ...

    MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Amtrak, today celebrated the state’s efforts to successfully secure over $140 million from the …

    Source: Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    Klamath Falls celebrates huge railroad milestone

    A 195-mile segment of Amtrak’s Coast Starlight train offers one of the most scenic and steepest journeys in the United States, connecting Eugene with Klamath Falls through Oregon’s Cascade Range. The first passengers rode the challenging Cascade Line north …

    Source: Herald and News - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Union Pacific rejects city's plea to halt rail service

    Demolition of Centennial Mills flour mill is to begin Friday, Aug. 14. Union Pacific Railroad is resuming train operation near the burned-out shell of Centennial Mills in spite of warnings from the city of Portland. "Passing trains could trigger the …

    Source: Northwest Examiner - Oregon - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 18, 2026

    3 Epic North American Train Journeys To Take This Fall

    The Canadian stops in Jasper, Alberta, Canada. getty North America has some of the best long-distance train journeys in the world, and fall is arguably the best time to enjoy them. That’s what I discovered while researching my recent book, National …

    Source: Forbes - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 24, 2026

    Ready, set, road trip: WSDOT offers Labor Day weekend travel tools and tips

    OLYMPIA – Labor Day weekend will bring lots of travel and congestion to state highways, waterways, at state airports and along pedestrian trails. The Washington State Department of Transportation urges travelers to plan ahead, stay alert and give …

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