That Oregon Life · Stories & discoveries
Earlier stories from the Humor archive. Return to the latest stories →
A shocking phenomenon unfolded in Oregon today as thousands of residents were left squinting and disoriented by the sudden appearance of a mysterious yellow orb in the sky. Experts, still reeling from the unexpected event, have…
SALEM, OR—In a bold move that can only be described as "heroically gluttonous," local man Derek Caldwell ordered a fourth basket of tortilla chips at a downtown Mexican restaurant Friday evening. Witnesses report that Caldwell, who…
Scientists have finally cracked the case on one of humanity's most baffling mysteries: why does Daylight Savings Time exist? After years of speculation, historical digging, and a shocking amount of caffeine-fueled debates, the answer is now…
Move over, Burnside—Crater Lake National Park is rolling into the skateboarding scene with the highly anticipated “Volcano Bowl,” a skate park slated to open in the summer of 2026. Already being hailed as the most breathtaking…
Move over luxury cars and designer handbags—there’s a new status symbol for 2025: a massive 60-pack of eggs. That’s right, eggs. Once the humble MVP of breakfast, these oval treasures have ascended to the ranks of…
In a move no one saw coming—but somehow everyone expected—Nabisco has unveiled its newest twist on the classic saltine: a cracker so flaky it practically disintegrates at the mere thought of biting into it. Dubbed the…
Somewhere Deep in the Wilderness — Self-proclaimed hiking purist Brent "NaturePurist87" Henderson, 34, was reportedly furious Sunday morning after discovering that a so-called “secret” waterfall hike he read about on a hiking blog was, in fact,…
SALEM, OR — Frustrated by the complete lack of communication from the Trump administration regarding Oregon’s frozen federal funding, Governor Tina Kotek has taken an unconventional approach: hiring a psychic medium to establish contact with President…
Portland’s latest progressive traffic law aims to bridge the “understanding gap” between drivers and cyclists PORTLAND, OR – In an unprecedented move that solidifies Portland’s status as the nation's most bike-friendly city, local officials have passed…
Oregon diners looking forward to a hearty breakfast might need to start checking their fridges before heading out. In a move that perfectly captures the spirit of desperate times, desperate measures, several Oregon breakfast joints have…
In a heartwarming display of corporate compassion, local work-from-home boss Greg Daniels—cozy in his flannel pajama pants—has reassured his employees that the roads “aren’t that bad,” despite a winter storm dumping over six feet of snow…
OREGON – In a shocking turn of events that happens literally every single year, Oregonians have once again been caught completely off guard by the arrival of snow. Despite meteorologists warning of an incoming winter storm…
