Oregon Safari Owner Pleads Guilty to Animal Neglect, Drugs, and Weapons Charges
BANDON, Ore. — Nearly a year after a dramatic multi-agency raid shut down operations at a controversial Oregon roadside zoo, the park’s owner has now pleaded guilty to dozens of criminal charges tied to animal neglect and a wider web of illegal activity uncovered during the investigation. Brian Tenney, the former owner of West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, entered guilty pleas Monday to 47 charges. The majority stem from the treatment of animals at the facility, including 43 counts of...
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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.
Most Folks Don’t Know About This Nostalgic Drive-In Theater Hiding Away in Oregon
There’s something about a drive-in movie theater that feels like stepping into a different era. The glow of a giant outdoor screen. The hum of car radios. The smell of popcorn drifting through warm...
Tufted Puffins Are Back in Oregon and Haystack Rock Is the Place to Spot Them
Spring on the Oregon coast brings more than just sunshine and wildflowers. It also marks the return of one of the region’s most beloved seabirds. Tufted puffins have begun arriving once again along...
This Surreal Blue Glow On Oregon Beaches Looks Like Something From Another Planet
There are moments along the Oregon coast that don’t feel real. Not the kind you photograph and move on from. The kind that stop you mid-step, make you question what you’re seeing, and stick with you...
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People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Burgers At This Iconic Drive-In
There are places in Oregon where you go to eat, and then there are places where you go to remember why you love food in the first place. Just outside Portland in Milwaukie, there’s a drive-in that...
This Taco Truck Serves Some Of The Best Tacos In Oregon And Locals Can’t Get Enough
I’ll be honest right up front. I’m a sucker for Mexican food. If I had to pick one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of my life, Mexican would be right there at the top. The flavors, the variety,...
In-N-Out Is Coming To The Portland Area, But Traffic Might Be The Bigger Story
If you’ve driven through Tanasbourne lately, you’ve probably noticed it taking shape. The long-awaited In-N-Out Burger in Hillsboro is nearly finished, and for a lot of Oregonians, that means one...
Oregon Safari Owner Pleads Guilty to Animal Neglect, Drugs, and Weapons Charges
BANDON, Ore. — Nearly a year after a dramatic multi-agency raid shut down operations at a controversial Oregon roadside zoo, the park’s owner has now pleaded guilty to dozens of criminal charges tied to animal neglect and a wider web of illegal activity uncovered...
Quiet Day On The Lake Ruined By Kid Who Doesn’t Know How To Fish
BEND, OR — What began as a peaceful, carefully planned morning of solitude on a quiet Central Oregon lake quickly unraveled Saturday after local father Mark Ellison, 42, made the critical error of bringing along his 7-year-old son, who sources confirm “doesn’t know...
Portland Police Warn Enforcing Laws Could Result In Suspects Staying In Jail For Entire Afternoon
PORTLAND, OR — In what officials are calling a “deeply concerning and potentially irreversible shift,” Portland police warned Friday that fully enforcing existing laws could lead to suspects remaining in jail for an entire afternoon, marking a dramatic departure from...
Could Oregon Really Ban Hunting and Farming? A Closer Look at IP28
Lately, I cannot go anywhere without someone bringing this up. It comes up in passing conversations, quick chats with friends, even random messages out of nowhere. “Have you heard about this IP28 thing?” And every single time, my answer is the same. Absolutely. I have...
Oregon Family Who Vanished in 1958 Found in Car Submerged in Columbia River
For decades, the story of the Martin family lingered like a ghost along the Columbia River Gorge. It was one of those Oregon mysteries that people whispered about, revisited in old newspaper clippings, and passed down through generations. Now, nearly 70 years later,...
Newport Police Want To Remind Residents You Can’t Booby Trap Your Porch for Thieves
NEWPORT, Ore. — In what can only be described as the most 2026 sentence imaginable, the Newport Oregon Police Department took to Facebook this week to remind residents that no, you cannot rig an exploding package on your front porch… even if someone is actively...
This Retro Game Festival in Eugene Is Bringing Classic Gaming Back for One Weekend
There is something about classic video games that never really fades. The sounds, the pixel graphics, and the challenge of beating a level without saves or shortcuts all come rushing back the moment you pick up a controller. That feeling is exactly what the Eugene...
Amazon Workers Say They Were Told to Keep Working While a Man Lay Dead Nearby
A troubling situation inside an Oregon Amazon warehouse is raising serious questions after employees say work continued even as a coworker lay unresponsive on the floor. According to reports, a 46-year-old worker collapsed on April 6 while working inside the facility....
Tired Sea Lion Snaps After Being Climbed Over, Breathed On, And Generally Disrespected
NEWPORT, Ore. — What began as a typical afternoon along the docks in Old Town Newport quickly turned into an unexpectedly entertaining spectacle Tuesday, as two sea lions engaged in what onlookers are calling one of the most dramatic “dock disputes” of the season. The...
40-Foot Gray Whale Washes Ashore on Seaside Beach as Necropsy Planned
A large gray whale that had been drifting offshore for days washed up Tuesday morning on the south end of Seaside Beach, drawing attention from scientists and beachgoers along the Oregon coast. The whale, estimated to be about 40 feet long, was identified as a male....