Chiara Profenna

3 days ago | oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna

When planning an Oregon Coast getaway, travelers often fixate on ocean views and room amenities, but Peak Northwest podcast host Jamie Hale has a different priority that transforms an ordinary hotel stay into an extraordinary coastal experience: Location, location, location. “I like to stay in the thick of things,” Hale shared with co-host Chiara Profenna on a recent episode. “I want to walk to breakfast. I want to walk to dinner.

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna

From the coast to the high desert, communities throughout Oregon are gearing up to celebrate Pride Month with a diverse range of events. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant parade, a family-friendly festival, a queer cabaret or a cozy open mic, there’s a Pride celebration that’s sure to please. With events kicking off this week and continuing through late September, this year’s lineup includes performances, parties, parades and plenty of opportunities to honor and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community.

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna

From a Wall Street finance job in New York City to a local bagel shop in Portland’s Kerns neighborhood, Jin Kim’s life has done a full 180. But inside his new shop Sincerely, Bagel he looks right at home. Sincerely, Bagel specializes in crafting Korean-inspired bagels — with flavorslike kimchi cheddar and za’atar olive oil — alongside classic everything and plain bagels with rotating specials.

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna

Sometimes all you need is a quick trip to the ocean. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we take a baby day trip to the north Oregon coast – with an actual baby in tow. With stops in Cannon Beach, Manzanita and Nehalem, we find out what it’s like to explore the coast, from fish and chips shops to the sandy beach, with an infant along for the ride. Here are some highlights from this week’s show:Start the day at one of the best bakeries on the north coast.

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna

Fumiko Hozumi remembers the Japanese summer festivals of her childhood fondly, staying up late under lantern-light streets, watching fireworks and browsing street vendors’ displays. The annual festivals were always a special occasion. “I haven’t gone back to Japan during summer for probably 20 years,” Hozumi said, “but as far as I remember, it was really magical.”Now, in her adulthood, Hozumi hopes to recreate the experience as a vendor herself.