Driving through the winding roads of Oregon Route 22, it’s easy to miss the little town of Mill City. Nestled along the North Santiam River, this quiet place, with a population just under 2,000, might seem like a…
Exciting news for Bend residents! The current Costco on Bend's eastside has announced its upcoming move to a brand-new location on the northside, set to open on October 19. This impressive new 52-acre site, located off Highway 20…
A 70-year-old Florida man was miraculously rescued after falling into the treacherous Devils Churn on the Oregon coast. Despite the dangerous conditions, he managed to swim to safety on a small ledge before being rescued by Yachats Rural…
Living in Oregon certainly comes with its challenges, but when you look at the big picture, I’d say we’ve got it pretty damn good here. As someone who fully acknowledges the many challenges our state is currently facing…
Seeing Oregon's landscape turn into a blazing inferno is truly terrifying. The sheer scale of the devastation, with more than 1.4 million acres scorched by relentless wildfires, is beyond comprehension. For those of us who cherish Oregon’s natural…
While "Yellowstone" has become a cultural juggernaut with a massive following, I personally find it to be one of the most overrated shows on television. Despite its widespread popularity, the series often leaves me feeling bored and unengaged.…
At That Oregon Life, the safety and well-being of missing children is one of our highest priorities. We want to bring attention to a 12-year-old foster child who is currently missing and believed to be in danger. The…
The rich, unmistakable aroma of garlic is filling the air in North Plains, Oregon, as the 2024 Elephant Garlic Festival kicks off today. Running from August 9th to 11th at Jessie Mays Community Park, this year’s festival is…
A wildfire erupted near Henry Hagg Lake on Thursday afternoon, triggering an immediate level 3 "go now" evacuation for the community of Cherry Grove. As an Oregonian who has witnessed these destructive fires year after year, it’s hard…
The Oregonian reports that Oregon has been highlighted in a recent survey ranking the top 10 U.S. states for "picture-perfect" proposal spots. The survey, conducted by Nieuwe Casino, analyzed Instagram hashtags such as ‘#[location]engagement’, ‘#[location]proposal’, and ‘#[location]engaged’ across…
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, hosted annually by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is set to unfold this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Siletz. This cherished event, deeply rooted in tradition for the Siletz community and other Indigenous…
As reported by KGW, a family found themselves in a perilous situation after one of their inflatable rafts deflated while they were floating near Corvallis. On Monday, the family was navigating the Willamette River on two inflatable rafts…
