About Us
Everything Oregon, in one place
State of Oregon is an independent guide to living in, working in and exploring Oregon - its cities and coastline, public services, schools, sports, food, history and the outdoors.
Who we are
State of Oregon is published by Badland Holdings. Our guides are written by a team of editors, each focused on a category, and built to answer the questions people ask when they move to, visit or simply live in Oregon.
We ground our guides in verified sources - state agencies, official park and transit information, school and university publications - and update pages when details change.
What we offer
Coverage across the whole state
Guides reach well beyond Portland - Salem, Eugene, Bend, Medford, Pendleton, Astoria, Newport and coastal towns like Cannon Beach and Manzanita, plus the high desert, the Cascades and the Willamette Valley.
Practical help with public services
Step-by-step guides on things Oregonians actually have to do - getting a REAL ID, sorting out a mail ballot, understanding the kicker refund, filing business reports - with pointers to the official agency that has the final word.
Organized so you can find it
Every guide sits in a clearly defined category and subcategory, from Cities & Towns and Coastal Destinations to Education, Transportation and Weather & Climate, and the homepage search reaches across all of them.
Stricter standards on sensitive topics
Guides on health, insurance, taxes, housing assistance and benefits are held to a higher bar. Rules and eligibility change, so always confirm specifics directly with the relevant provider or state office before acting.