A rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of Central and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, August 1, as strong winds collide with extremely dry vegetation and several ongoing wildfires. Oregon is entering August…
Oregon has not yet reached August, but the 2026 wildfire season has already left an enormous mark across the state. From the open rangelands of southeastern Oregon to the dry hills surrounding small communities in the central and…
Some places make an impression before the food ever reaches the table. PublicHouse in downtown Springfield is one of them. I recently met up with fellow members of my high school graduating class, the Class of 2000, at…
There are certain allegations that should stop every Oregonian in their tracks. This is one of them. A Lane County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged inappropriate online relationship with a minor living…
As firefighters continue working long shifts across a smoke-covered Oregon, the federal government has agreed to help cover the cost of battling three major wildfires. Two other requests, including one tied to a fire complex that grew to…
Across Oregon, wildfires are often described through numbers. Acres burned. Containment percentages. Evacuation zones. Engines, crews and aircraft assigned to the flames. But on the Warm Springs Reservation, the Bench Fire is being measured in family homes, treasured…
For thousands of people traveling through eastern Oregon, one of the state’s most important highways became eerily quiet overnight. A roughly 70-mile section of Interstate 84 between Baker City and Ontario was closed in both directions for about…
I’ll be honest, this is making my stomach turn. I can’t fully express the anger and sadness I feel watching a defenseless dog apparently being punched by someone who should have been protecting it. Salem police are now…
Central Oregon entered the final weekend of July under a sky filled with smoke, flashing emergency alerts and the unsettling knowledge that several dangerous wildfires were growing at the same time. This article is based on reporting from…
Ten years ago, That Oregon Life introduced readers to the Salmonberry corridor, a place that seemed to exist somewhere between Oregon history and an outdoor legend. Back in 2016, the old railroad through the Coast Range was known…
If you've ever dreamed of soaking in every breathtaking view around Crater Lake without worrying about traffic, parking, or keeping your eyes glued to the road, there's a better way to experience one of Oregon's greatest natural treasures.…
There’s something magical about spending a summer day on the Oregon Coast with your feet in the sand, the sound of waves rolling in, and a little friendly competition. If you're looking for a fun family outing this…
