Happy Valley Oregon

Flu Shot Season Arrives at Pharmacies Across the Portland Metro

Published Oct 12, 2026

Pharmacies and clinics throughout the suburbs are offering flu shots now, with health officials recommending October vaccination to build immunity well ahead of the season’s typical December-through-February peak.

Fall Mushroom Foraging Season Peaks in Oregon's Forests

Published Oct 10, 2026

With fall rains soaking the Coast Range and Mt. Hood National Forest, chanterelle season is in full swing — a popular weekend activity for metro-area foragers, with a few real safety rules worth knowing first.

Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Peak This Weekend Ahead of Halloween

Published Oct 8, 2026

With Halloween just around the corner, farms around the metro area are bracing for their busiest weekend of the fall as families make last rounds through pumpkin patches and corn mazes.