Commercial real estate transactions are showing surprising resilience, with companies actively acquiring properties even as investor confidence wavers in the broader economic climate. This trend suggests...
Author: Maisie Rivers
Maisie Rivers covers arts, lifestyle, and the cultural currents of West Coast living for West Coast Observer. Originally from Eugene, Oregon, she spent her twenties between Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle before deciding the Pacific Northwest was where she actually wanted to be. Her writing has appeared in regional arts publications and lifestyle magazines, and she has a talent for finding the interesting story inside the obvious one. Maisie is also a ceramics hobbyist and attends more live music shows than is probably healthy for someone with a Monday morning deadline.
21st Gray Whale Found Dead in Washington
The grim discovery of the 21st gray whale carcass this spring along the Washington State coast has environmentalists and marine biologists deeply concerned about the health...
Foodie Fest Hits Vegas This Weekend!
Las Vegas is about to get a whole lot tastier as the Great American Foodie Fest makes its highly anticipated return this weekend. Food enthusiasts can...
New Lord of the Flies Film In The Works
A fresh adaptation of William Golding’s seminal novel, “Lord of the Flies,” is reportedly in development, signaling a new cinematic chapter for the classic tale of...
Twin Quakes Loom: West Coast’s “Big One” Double Threat
The West Coast of the United States is facing a heightened risk of seismic activity, with experts warning that the long-feared “Big One” earthquake could be...
DOJ’s West Coast Strike Force Expands Enforcement
The Department of Justice’s West Coast Strike Force is broadening its scope and operational tactics to combat increasingly sophisticated criminal enterprises. This expansion signals a more...
New Music Friday: May 2026’s Massive 14-Album Kickoff
May 1, 2026, has officially arrived, and with it comes a massive influx of new music that signals a high-velocity start to the month. As the...
Arteris Strikes Gold: Inside the Tech Innovation of the Year
Arteris, Inc. has officially secured the Gold Stevie® Award for Technical Innovation of the Year at the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®, marking a pivotal moment...
California Pushes to Close Elderly Parole Loophole
Public outcry in California has reached a breaking point following a series of controversial decisions by the Board of Parole Hearings to grant early release to...
Metro’s $380M Zoo Bond in Crisis: Audit Reveals Missteps
Metro’s ambitious $380 million bond measure, intended to transform the Oregon Zoo into a premier facility for animal welfare and public engagement, has hit a significant...