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 resident and Prius driver, stood frozen in front of the gas pump, her...
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President Trump Taps Paul Bunyan to Dig ‘Yuge’ Canal from Oregon to California to Fight Wildfires
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 the Pacific Northwest to...
Trump Promises to Restore Natural Hair Greatness by Banning Blue Hair
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 "Hair to the Chief Act," would outlaw...
Oregon Man Tells Gas Attendant ‘I’ve Got This,’ Secretly Hopes He’ll Still Help
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. On Tuesday, Gary pulled into a local Shell...
Three Days of Sunshine Spark Mostly Peaceful Protests as Portlanders Demand the Return of Gray Skies
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 Sunday to demand the immediate return of...
Portland Renters and Their Cats Must Mask Up 24/7 or Face Eviction
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, when alone. This decision comes in response to growing...
This Quirky Little Donut Shop In Oregon Will Give You The Finger
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 you go through the drive thru of The Doughnut House in Klamath Falls, they'll give you the...
Uk site warns Mt. Hood “south of Portland” may erupt in 2022
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 east in case you were wondering), but it may even erupt in the new...
20 Vintage Oregon Commercials That Will Make You Feel Nostalgic AF
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 you are an Oregonian and you were alive at the time these vintage ads were on TV,...
Portland Man Inserts His Cat into Famous Movie Scenes and it’s Fancatstic
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 Matrix. (Or do you?) Lizzy has...
Oregon Used To Celebrate Thanksgiving Twice – Here’s Why
Remember that time Oregon celebrated Thanksgiving twice? Or how about that other time when we did it again? For a short time Oregon was the undeniable Thanksgiving capital of the US. A Dispute Between A Governor And The President In 1893 and 1894, Oregon held...
14 reasons why Oregon sucks, and you probably shouldn’t move here.
Why is Oregon the number one place to move to? I honestly have no idea, but the latest news articles want to convince you that somehow this state is paradise on Earth and the whole country is moving here in droves. I've lived here my whole life, and let me the first...