Oregon Firefighters Warn Trump Proposal to Repeal Forest Rule Could Raise Fire Risk
A major debate over the future of America’s national forests is gaining momentum, and in Oregon, where wildfire seasons have reshaped communities year after year, many are paying close attention. The Trump administration is considering repealing the Roadless Rule, a federal policy adopted in 2001 that limits road construction, reconstruction, and most logging activities on millions of acres of national forest land. The rule affects large portions of the West, including Oregon, Washington,...
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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 Oregon Coast Inn Has a Star Trek Room, Tiki Escape, and Five Themed Stays Full of Personality
In 2022, the world still felt a little strange. Masks were common, travel still carried that odd post-pandemic energy, and many people were trying to figure out what “normal” even looked like again....
This 3-Story Portland Hardware Store Feels Like a Museum Full of Hidden Treasures
Portland has never been a city that settles for ordinary. It’s a place where creativity spills into the streets, where old buildings are given new life, and where some of the most memorable spots...
This Charming Log Cabin Café in Oregon Is the Pizza Stop You Didn’t Know You Needed
There’s a stretch of Highway 26 on the way to Mount Hood where the air feels a little fresher, the trees grow a little taller, and if you time it just right, you’ll stumble onto one of the coziest...
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This Charming Log Cabin Café in Oregon Is the Pizza Stop You Didn’t Know You Needed
There’s a stretch of Highway 26 on the way to Mount Hood where the air feels a little fresher, the trees grow a little taller, and if you time it just right, you’ll stumble onto one of the coziest...
The 42 Best Oregon Mom & Pop Restaurants to Eat At in 2026
We're going a bit out on a limb here at That Oregon Life. This story began as a sort of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" compilation, but after a giant list of my own and a slew of recommendations...
This Beloved Tigard Restaurant Has Been Serving Comfort (And Legendary Pie) Since 1979
There are restaurants you try once… and then there are the ones you grow up with. The ones where the coffee is always hot, the booths feel like they’ve heard a thousand stories, and the pie case...
Oregon Firefighters Warn Trump Proposal to Repeal Forest Rule Could Raise Fire Risk
A major debate over the future of America’s national forests is gaining momentum, and in Oregon, where wildfire seasons have reshaped communities year after year, many are paying close attention. The Trump administration is considering repealing the Roadless Rule, a...
Tragedy on Mount Hood: Worker Killed, Another Injured After SkiBowl Chairlift Maintenance Accident
A tragic accident unfolded Thursday morning at Mt. Hood Skibowl, where one employee was killed and another seriously injured during a chairlift maintenance incident. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and major new outlets, the two workers were inside...
This Stunning Oregon Park Boasts 10 Waterfalls and Endless Spring Beauty
There are places in Oregon that are beautiful, and then there are places that feel like they were pulled straight out of a dream. For me, Silver Falls State Park has always been one of those places. I have visited countless state parks across Oregon over the years,...
This Hidden Oregon Garden Is Most Beautiful Between May and July When Thousands of Clematis Bloom
Some of Oregon’s most unforgettable places aren’t massive landmarks or crowded tourist stops. They’re quiet, beautiful spaces built slowly over time by people who simply loved something enough to dedicate their lives to it. That’s exactly the story behind Rogerson...
Portland May Soon Charge Residents and Businesses a Monthly Street Fee to Repair Roads
Portland city leaders are once again looking for a way to tackle the growing cost of maintaining streets, sidewalks, and traffic safety projects. This time, the plan comes in the form of a monthly transportation fee that would apply to homeowners, apartment units, and...
Two Separate Rescues in One Day Keep Crews Busy Along the Oregon Coast
It was a wild day along the Oregon Coast Saturday, where two very different rescue situations unfolded just miles apart, drawing major emergency response and plenty of attention from onlookers. From a helicopter hoist near Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint to a fire...
Police Say Oregon Woman Used Driftwood As Weapon In Fight Over Glass Float
What started as a peaceful morning treasure hunt on the Oregon coast reportedly turned into something a lot more chaotic. A Corvallis woman is now facing assault charges after police say she struck a man multiple times with a piece of driftwood during a dispute over a...
This Free Oregon Coast Festival Will Fill the Sky With Giant Kites This Summer
If you’ve ever wanted to see the Oregon Coast come alive with color, movement, and pure joy, this is your weekend. On June 27–28, 2026, the skies above Lincoln City will once again transform into a breathtaking display of soaring shapes and vibrant designs during the...
Nation’s Worst Human Revealed As Guy Who Guns It Past Everyone Waiting Then Forces Way In At Merge Point
SOME RANDOM TOWN, OREGON — In a stunning development that has united commuters across political, cultural, and astrological lines, officials confirmed Tuesday that the nation’s worst human is, in fact, the guy who floors it down the closing lane and tries to merge at...
Oregon Pays $295K to Trans Inmate After Transfer to Women’s Prison and Abuse Lawsuit
In a case that has sparked renewed conversation about safety inside correctional facilities, Oregon officials have agreed to pay $295,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by an inmate who reported ongoing abuse while housed in a men’s prison. The inmate, Zera Lola...