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SALEM, OR — A new study has confirmed what every frustrated driver on I-5 already suspected: for many Oregonians, the left lane isn’t a place for efficient travel—it’s a sacred space for deep personal reflection at…
BEND, OR — A crisis of unprecedented proportions has rocked Central Oregon this week, as Bend’s last remaining Subaru dealership officially ran out of forest green Outbacks, sending thousands of residents into a full-blown identity spiral.…
It was a typical cloudy morning at a gas station just off I-5 in Salem, but for one Oregonian, it would become the scene of an epic rescue she’d never forget. Emily Thompson, a lifelong Portland…
In a groundbreaking post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump announced an unprecedented partnership with legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his trusty blue ox, Babe, to deliver "billions and billions" of gallons of water from…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a groundbreaking announcement today, Donald Trump declared that blue hair will soon be banned across the United States in an effort to "restore national pride and patriotism." The bold initiative, dubbed the…
PORTLAND, OR — It’s been nearly two years since Oregon officially joined the rest of the country in allowing self-serve gas, but for Gary Thurman, a 36-year-old lifelong Oregonian, the adjustment has been anything but smooth.…
PORTLAND, OR — In a city famous for its love of drizzle, gloom, and perfectly damp mornings, three consecutive days of sunshine have sent locals into a full-blown existential crisis. Hundreds of Portlanders gathered downtown on…
In a move that has sparked both confusion and concern, the City of Portland has implemented a groundbreaking new policy requiring renters to wear masks at all times, even in the privacy of their own apartments,…
Having a bad day? Get up on the wrong side of the bed and need a laugh? There's a quirky little doughnut shop in southern Oregon that might help put a smile on your face. As…
The things you read on the internet are quite comical at times, especially when it's some site using stock images of Oregon across the world. Apparently not only is Mount Hood south of Portland (it is…
I'm one of those nerds that love to go down memory lane and watch old commercials from back in the day. Here are some old commercials from Oregon I hand picked that are nostalgic AF. If…
From movies to TV series, no media is safe from Tibo Charroppin, his editing wizardry, and floof-ball feline Lizzy. Meet OwlKitty (Lizzy's illustrious stage-name)! You may remember her from such films as Ghost, Lord of the Rings, and The…
