Springfield Mother Who Tased Her 7-Year-Old Gets 15-Year Sentence
LANE COUNTY, Ore. – A Springfield woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to a disturbing pattern of child abuse, including the use of a stun gun on her seven-year-old son. Heather Black, 36, was arrested in October alongside her boyfriend, Brandon Rogers, following a months-long investigation led by the Oregon Department of Human Services. Authorities say the couple subjected Black’s two children—a seven-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl—to repeated abuse and...
TRAVEL
Oregon is a beautiful destination for travelers who enjoy exploring the great outdoors. With its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, waterfalls, and coastline, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This Unassuming Oregon Spot Is Serving Up Road Trip Worthy Burgers
Eagle Cap is the kind of spot where locals celebrate birthdays and travelers feel like they’ve found a hidden gem, especially when craving a big, juicy, made-from-scratch burger.
This Cafe’s Gooey Cinnamon Rolls Are Reason Enough to Hit the Oregon Coast
Discover homemade cinnamon rolls, fresh pastries, and espresso at Salmon Harbor Cafe in Winchester Bay. This cozy spot by the marina serves up breakfast, lunch, and local charm.
Twelve Men Stabbed at Oregon Shelter with Five Hospitalized in Critical Condition
SALEM, Ore. — In yet another tragic reminder of Oregon’s growing public safety crisis, twelve men were stabbed at a Salem homeless shelter Sunday night — five of them now fighting for their lives in...
FOOD & DRINK
Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
Hey Y’all Is A Southern Food Cart In Oregon Serving Biscuits & Gravy So Good You’ll Think You’re In Tennessee
If you’re even remotely serious about breakfast—or just crave the kind of Southern food that sticks to your soul—you’ll want to carve out time to visit Hey Y’all, a food cart on Barger Drive in...
This Unassuming Oregon Spot Is Serving Up Road Trip Worthy Burgers
Eagle Cap is the kind of spot where locals celebrate birthdays and travelers feel like they’ve found a hidden gem, especially when craving a big, juicy, made-from-scratch burger.
This Cafe’s Gooey Cinnamon Rolls Are Reason Enough to Hit the Oregon Coast
Discover homemade cinnamon rolls, fresh pastries, and espresso at Salmon Harbor Cafe in Winchester Bay. This cozy spot by the marina serves up breakfast, lunch, and local charm.
Springfield Mother Who Tased Her 7-Year-Old Gets 15-Year Sentence
LANE COUNTY, Ore. – A Springfield woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to a disturbing pattern of child abuse, including the use of a stun gun on her seven-year-old son. Heather Black, 36, was arrested in October alongside her boyfriend,...
Newborn Baby Abandoned at Oregon Convenience Store Just Minutes from Hospital
In a heartbreaking scene that has stunned the community, a newborn baby was abandoned Saturday morning at a Dari Mart on M Street in Springfield—just half a mile from McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. Yes, you read that right. Someone left a helpless infant at a...
New Nirvana Fans Born After 2005 Shocked to Learn Band Isn’t a Hot Topic Clothing Line
UNITED STATES — In a stunning revelation that rocked suburban malls across America, thousands of teens born after 2005 were reportedly shocked to discover that Nirvana is not, in fact, a clothing brand exclusively sold at Hot Topic. “I just thought it was like Vans or...
Oregon Middle School Hosts Drag Day, Encourages Kids to Cross-Dress
An Oregon middle school is receiving criticism after hosting a “Pride Spirit Week” that included themed days such as “Drag Day” and “Queer Hero Day,” with some parents saying they weren’t informed until the event was already underway, according to a report from Fox...
REPORT: It’s Pretty Warm Out There Now, But TBH This Really Isn’t Shit Yet
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregonians sweating into their hydroflasks this weekend may be tempted to declare, “It’s officially summer!” But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. According to people who study weather professionally and not just through vibes, this little heat spell...
Oregon Teen Arrested for Chilling Plot to Bomb and Shoot Up Washington Mall
COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON – A terrifying and meticulously planned attack at a Washington shopping mall was narrowly prevented last month, thanks to a tip and rapid action by the FBI and local law enforcement. On May 22, 2025, deputies from the Columbia County Sheriff’s...
Exclusive: Billionaire Power Couple Trump and Musk File For Divorce
PALM BEACH, FL — After years of public praise, private DMs, and the occasional awkward photo op, former President Donald J. Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have officially filed for divorce, ending what many believed to be the most chaotic power couple in modern...
Best! AC Unit Gives Up Early So Local Man Can Fully Embrace Heatstroke Season
SALEM, OR — With Oregon bracing for what forecasters are calling a “long, dry, sweat-stained summer,” local man Greg Landers is getting a head start on the statewide suffering after his car’s AC gave up the ghost before June even had the decency to hit 90. “My AC...
Portland Man Comes Out as Heterosexual, Community Rallies to Support His Brave Journey
PORTLAND, OR — In what friends are calling a “quiet but revolutionary act of vulnerability,” Portland resident Brandon Kepler, 29, recently came out as heterosexual — a decision he says has been “years in the making.” Kepler made the announcement in the safety of his...
“I Refuse to Empower the Destruction” Crater Lake Superintendent Resigns Over Trump-Era Cuts
After just five months on the job, the superintendent of Crater Lake National Park has resigned — and he's not going quietly. Kevin Heatley, a veteran public lands manager, stepped down last Friday, citing what he describes as devastating staffing cuts and a federal...