![Missing Oregon Pilot And Firefighting Tanker Found – Crashed](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fire-Oregon-2024-1080x675.jpg)
Missing Oregon Pilot And Firefighting Tanker Found – Crashed
On Thursday evening July 25th, a tanker plane that was fighting wildfires in Eastern Oregon went missing. The plane and pilot were reported missing at 6:50 PM after it was sent out to fight the Falls Fire near Seneca, Oregon. Grant County Search And Rescue was able to locate the downed aircraft on Friday morning July 26th, along with the missing pilot. Sadly, the pilot did not survive the crash. The plane was found crashed on steep terrain in a forest. The Falls Fire is now at 140,422 acres...
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.
![The Southern Oregon Coast Revels in Bandon’s 78th Annual Cranberry Festival](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cranberry-festival-and-dance-58-topaz-high-fidelity-v2-1250w-1080x675.jpg)
The Southern Oregon Coast Revels in Bandon’s 78th Annual Cranberry Festival
The picturesque town of Bandon, Oregon is again set to host its annual celebration of the region's rich cranberry heritage. Merging 78 years of tradition with contemporary festivity, the Bandon...
![8 Unforgettable Adventures You’ll Want to Experience in Oregon This October](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMGP1557-2-SIG-1080x675.jpg)
8 Unforgettable Adventures You’ll Want to Experience in Oregon This October
I can’t get enough of the vibrant fall colors, a slight chill in the air, and hiking foggy trails through the mountains on a rainy day to get a glimpse of stunning fall foliage.
![Award Winning Ken’s Artisan Pizza Opening Soon In Bend](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20180222_162426.jpg)
Award Winning Ken’s Artisan Pizza Opening Soon In Bend
This wood fired pizza joint is the recipient of numerous awards, and with good reason. Their pizza will light your senses and your taste buds alight in the best way possible.
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!
![The Southern Oregon Coast Revels in Bandon’s 78th Annual Cranberry Festival](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cranberry-festival-and-dance-58-topaz-high-fidelity-v2-1250w-1080x675.jpg)
The Southern Oregon Coast Revels in Bandon’s 78th Annual Cranberry Festival
The picturesque town of Bandon, Oregon is again set to host its annual celebration of the region's rich cranberry heritage. Merging 78 years of tradition with contemporary festivity, the Bandon...
![Many People Do Not Know Oregon Is the Birthplace of the Original Pancake House](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/original-pancake-1-1080x675.jpg)
Many People Do Not Know Oregon Is the Birthplace of the Original Pancake House
Sure, you can visit your local IHOP or Waffle House for pancakes — but for the most authentic flapjacks, you need to head to Oregon. Tucked away at 8601 SW 24th Avenue in Portland is a breakfast...
![Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Remote Oregon Drive-In](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Featured-1-1080x675.jpg)
Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Remote Oregon Drive-In
Along the I-84 freeway lies a little truck-stop of a town called Boardman. There’s not much going on here, but what it does have to offer is worth its weight in gold—the incomparable C & D Drive...
![Missing Oregon Pilot And Firefighting Tanker Found – Crashed](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fire-Oregon-2024-1080x675.jpg)
Missing Oregon Pilot And Firefighting Tanker Found – Crashed
On Thursday evening July 25th, a tanker plane that was fighting wildfires in Eastern Oregon went missing. The plane and pilot were reported missing at 6:50 PM after it was sent out to fight the Falls Fire near Seneca, Oregon. Grant County Search And Rescue was able to...
![This Remote State Park on the Southern Oregon Coast Will Take Your Breath Away](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Feratured-lighthouse-BLM-Flickr.jpg)
This Remote State Park on the Southern Oregon Coast Will Take Your Breath Away
I’ve always had a special affinity for the southern Oregon coast. To me, it seems wilder and more beautiful than almost any other place in the state, and Cape Blanco is the perfect representation of this. Cape Blanco sits 245 feet above the sea and is located just...
![Largest U.S. Fire in Oregon May Intensify with Upcoming Storm](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KBESBQU5Z5ANVCIAG3CKQGH5TE-1-1080x675.jpg)
Largest U.S. Fire in Oregon May Intensify with Upcoming Storm
In a concerning report from OPB, wildfires are once again ravaging the West, with Oregon, California, and Washington bearing the brunt. This summer has been particularly alarming for us Oregonians who have watched these fires grow more intense each year. Now, the...
![Oregon’s Wildfires Are the Top Priority in the Nation](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/fire-1080x675.jpg)
Oregon’s Wildfires Are the Top Priority in the Nation
With 38 significant, uncontrolled wildfires raging across 838,908 acres in Oregon and Washington, the Northwest region has become the highest firefighting priority in the United States. Oregon bears the brunt of this devastation, with 91.5% of the total burning...
![8 Unforgettable Adventures You’ll Want to Experience in Oregon This October](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMGP1557-2-SIG-1080x675.jpg)
8 Unforgettable Adventures You’ll Want to Experience in Oregon This October
I can’t get enough of the vibrant fall colors, a slight chill in the air, and hiking foggy trails through the mountains on a rainy day to get a glimpse of stunning fall foliage.
![Portland Mayor Declares State of Emergency Amid Global IT Outage](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/portland-pdx.jpg)
Portland Mayor Declares State of Emergency Amid Global IT Outage
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a state of emergency on Friday morning due to a global IT outage that has significantly impacted airlines, hospitals, and other services. The chaos originated from a flawed software update by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company...
![Fugitive Who Escaped Oregon Prison 30 Years Ago Found in Georgia Using Deceased Child’s Identity](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/oregon-sidebyside-1080x642.jpg)
Fugitive Who Escaped Oregon Prison 30 Years Ago Found in Georgia Using Deceased Child’s Identity
A man who had been on the run for nearly 30 years was apprehended in central Georgia this week, as reported by CBS News. The fugitive, who escaped from an Oregon prison in 1994, had been living under the identity of a child who died decades earlier in Texas, according...
![Heartbreaking Fire Devastates Mr. Bill’s Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mr-bills-smokehouse-1080x675.jpg)
Heartbreaking Fire Devastates Mr. Bill’s Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City
In a tragic twist of fate, just days after we featured Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City, Oregon, this beloved local gem suffered an extensive fire. On July 16, at around 2 a.m., an electrical fire broke out, causing significant damage to this family-run...
![Legendary Comedian Bob Newhart Dies at 94](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bob-newhart-1080x675.jpg)
Legendary Comedian Bob Newhart Dies at 94
Bob Newhart, the legendary stand-up comedian known for his distinctive, deadpan delivery, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 94. A Chicago native, Newhart rose to fame with his 1960 breakthrough album, "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," which won Grammy...
![New Study Shows Oregon Has The Eighth Most Expensive Housing In The Nation](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/home-for-sale-scaled.jpeg)
New Study Shows Oregon Has The Eighth Most Expensive Housing In The Nation
It's going to be no surprise to most Oregon residents that simply finding an affordable space to rent or buy is becoming more and more difficult, and the statistics don't lie. A recent 2024 study shows that on average, people in Oregon are shelling out about $42,843...