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Welcome to our Oregon News category, where we bring you the latest and most relevant news stories from the beautiful state of Oregon. From the stunning Pacific coastline to the rugged Cascade Mountains, Oregon is home to a wealth of natural beauty, diverse communities, and exciting cultural events.

Bend Man Completes Full Conversation Without Mentioning He Mountain Bikes

BEND, OR — In what experts are calling a “statistical anomaly” and “spiritual awakening,” local resident Tyler Hensley reportedly completed an entire five-minute conversation on Friday without once mentioning that he mountain bikes. The exchange took place at a local coffee shop known for...

Oregon Drivers Celebrate Sunshine by Staring at Men Wearing Neon Vests Holding Stop Signs

PORTLAND, OR — As the skies clear and temperatures begin to climb, Oregonians are once again flocking to their favorite summer destination: the driver’s seat of a stationary vehicle, parked on a half-paved road, silently observing a group of neon-clad men holding STOP signs like sacred relics of...

Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Duck Hunt Zapper: “No Civilian Needs an Orange Plastic Firearm”

SALEM, OR — In a move critics are calling “a bold leap backward,” Oregon lawmakers behind controversial gun control Measure 114 have now set their sights on a new threat: the 1985 Nintendo Zapper. Dubbed Measure 114½, the proposed legislation would ban the sale, possession, and inheritance of the...

Busy Mom of 3 Recommends New Meth-Infused Energy Drink “No Sketchy Sweeteners, Just Pure Speed”

GRANTS PASS, OR — In today’s chaotic world of sugar crashes, artificial additives, and PTO meetings that never end, one Oregon mother says she’s found the perfect solution: meth. Specifically, Mountain Meth — a bold new energy drink that skips the synthetic sweeteners, avoids caffeine entirely,...

Uh Oh: Eugene Man Shocked to Learn Constitution Still Has That Gun Thing In It

EUGENE, OR — Local part-time kombucha brewer Jasper Willow-Breeze experienced what experts are calling "acute textual trauma" this week after skimming a pocket Constitution and discovering the Second Amendment is still in there. “I thought we deleted that back in like, the 90s,” said...
Otis Cafe On The Oregon Coast Is Back After Burning In 2019

Otis Cafe On The Oregon Coast Is Back After Burning In 2019

A local favorite, known as the Otis Cafe in the small coastal town of Otis has officially opened its doors again. Sadly, the cafe had burned down on Independence Day of 2019, which of course was a huge loss to so many who travel thousands of miles from all over just...

Astoria Sunday Market to Return to Oregon Coast May 9

Astoria Sunday Market to Return to Oregon Coast May 9

As some things look to be opening up again this summer, the Astoria Sunday Market is expected to fire up again in a few days just in time for the weekend, May 9. This will mark the 21st year for the popular market, which began in 2000. The market was formed to...

6 earthquakes hit off Oregon Coast – one a 5.4 magnitude shaker

6 earthquakes hit off Oregon Coast – one a 5.4 magnitude shaker

According to geologists, a cluster of earthquakes shook off the Oregon coast early Thursday morning. There were reportedly at least seven earthquakes reported between 150 and 200 miles from Bandon, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. Several earthquakes struck...

Podcast: Nature is RAD. Let’s talk about Crater Lake!

Podcast: Nature is RAD. Let’s talk about Crater Lake!

Today on the 3rd podcast installment, my good friend Kingsley and I discussed everything from Crater Lake and ecotherapy to The Goonies! We are broadcasting live from Lincoln City, on the Oregon Coast at Scout Northwest in the Lincoln City Outlet Mall. Make sure and...

Take A Retreat To This Fairy Tale A-Frame Cabin In The Oregon Woods

Take A Retreat To This Fairy Tale A-Frame Cabin In The Oregon Woods

If you'd like to get out and enjoy nature without having to buy or borrow camping equipment, this A-frame cabin in Cave Junction Oregon is the perfect spot. This cabin was designed with outdoor living in mind, and with comfortable beds and an on-site sauna, glamping...

Our first podcast is live: Axe throwing and more at Scout

Our first podcast is live: Axe throwing and more at Scout

I can remember the first time a friend of mine told me we should do a podcast on That Oregon Life. That was around 5 years ago... And while I have always wanted to do one for the brand, I simply just hadn't got to it yet. Until now! I could not be more excited to...

Video: Adorable Cat In Pack Loves Hiking With Her Owner

Video: Adorable Cat In Pack Loves Hiking With Her Owner

We do our best here at That Oregon Life to steer you away from the massive stream of negativity we are bombarded with daily by corporate media. So when I come across something like this, I of course would be doing you all a disservice if I did not share it! According...

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