PORTLAND, OR — History was made this weekend at the Rocky Mountain Regional Hair-Off when 29-year-old Cassidy “Cactus” McBride strutted away with the coveted Best Chest in the West trophy—despite fierce competition from local lumberjacks, bass players, and at least...
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Portland Man Who Says Property Damage Isn’t Violence Invites Protesters to Peacefully Burn His House Down
“It’s time I lived my values,” says local man as he sets out organic snacks and fair trade matches. PORTLAND, OR — Declaring that “true solidarity means flammability,” local activist Caleb Renner has officially invited a group of protesters to peacefully burn his...
Springfield Mother Who Tased Her 7-Year-Old Gets 15-Year Sentence
LANE COUNTY, Ore. – A Springfield woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to a disturbing pattern of child abuse, including the use of a stun gun on her seven-year-old son. Heather Black, 36, was arrested in October alongside her boyfriend,...
Newborn Baby Abandoned at Oregon Convenience Store Just Minutes from Hospital
In a heartbreaking scene that has stunned the community, a newborn baby was abandoned Saturday morning at a Dari Mart on M Street in Springfield—just half a mile from McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. Yes, you read that right. Someone left a helpless infant at a...
New Nirvana Fans Born After 2005 Shocked to Learn Band Isn’t a Hot Topic Clothing Line
UNITED STATES — In a stunning revelation that rocked suburban malls across America, thousands of teens born after 2005 were reportedly shocked to discover that Nirvana is not, in fact, a clothing brand exclusively sold at Hot Topic. “I just thought it was like Vans or...
Oregon Middle School Hosts Drag Day, Encourages Kids to Cross-Dress
An Oregon middle school is receiving criticism after hosting a “Pride Spirit Week” that included themed days such as “Drag Day” and “Queer Hero Day,” with some parents saying they weren’t informed until the event was already underway, according to a report from Fox...
REPORT: It’s Pretty Warm Out There Now, But TBH This Really Isn’t Shit Yet
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregonians sweating into their hydroflasks this weekend may be tempted to declare, “It’s officially summer!” But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. According to people who study weather professionally and not just through vibes, this little heat spell...
Oregon Teen Arrested for Chilling Plot to Bomb and Shoot Up Washington Mall
COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON – A terrifying and meticulously planned attack at a Washington shopping mall was narrowly prevented last month, thanks to a tip and rapid action by the FBI and local law enforcement. On May 22, 2025, deputies from the Columbia County Sheriff’s...
Exclusive: Billionaire Power Couple Trump and Musk File For Divorce
PALM BEACH, FL — After years of public praise, private DMs, and the occasional awkward photo op, former President Donald J. Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have officially filed for divorce, ending what many believed to be the most chaotic power couple in modern...
Best! AC Unit Gives Up Early So Local Man Can Fully Embrace Heatstroke Season
SALEM, OR — With Oregon bracing for what forecasters are calling a “long, dry, sweat-stained summer,” local man Greg Landers is getting a head start on the statewide suffering after his car’s AC gave up the ghost before June even had the decency to hit 90. “My AC...
Portland Man Comes Out as Heterosexual, Community Rallies to Support His Brave Journey
PORTLAND, OR — In what friends are calling a “quiet but revolutionary act of vulnerability,” Portland resident Brandon Kepler, 29, recently came out as heterosexual — a decision he says has been “years in the making.” Kepler made the announcement in the safety of his...
“I Refuse to Empower the Destruction” Crater Lake Superintendent Resigns Over Trump-Era Cuts
After just five months on the job, the superintendent of Crater Lake National Park has resigned — and he's not going quietly. Kevin Heatley, a veteran public lands manager, stepped down last Friday, citing what he describes as devastating staffing cuts and a federal...