Treasure is buried somewhere around Portland, and the hunt is on to find it! The Rose Festival Treasure Hunt - where people follow clues to find a hidden medallion for prizes - is back again for 2018.

Clues will appear daily by 6 a.m. on Oregonlive.com/rosefest, for 14 days between May 27 and June 9, the day of the big Grand Floral Parade. Readers can also sign up for a daily Treasure Hunt newsletter at Oregonlive.com/hunt.

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Clue #8:

Take half of the natural state's motto

and a genius who's lost an eye.

Add babies that have no beginning,

then favor the former or cry.

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Here's what you need to know about this year's hunt:

The clues lead to a small metal case with a 2.5 inch by 3 inch block of Lucite with a special Rose Festival medallion embedded in it.

The medallion is hidden somewhere in the Portland metro area on public property and within easy reach. Treasure hunters need not dig or move any objects to find it. The medallion may be hidden in Multnomah, Clackamas, Clark, Washington or Yamhill counties.

The first hunter to find it will win $1000 and one night's stay and dinner buffet for two at Spirit Mountain Casino (

If you are the clever finder of the medallion, return it right away to the Portland Rose Festival office, 1020 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland. If it's after hours, call the phone number inscribed on medallion to report the find.