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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Possible SpaceX Rocket Debris Found on Oregon Coast
Well there's something you don't see every day... Apparently, last Friday, the Lincoln County Sheriffs reported they found what appears to be charred debris from the Falcon X rocket. As many of you reading this probably recall, at the end of March the rocket made a...
Replenish Your Soul At This Unique ‘River Overlook Dome’ In An Oregon Forest
I feel like every year getaways get extra interesting and even more unique in Oregon. Just when you think you've seen at all, whether it be treehouses in Oregon, fire watch tours, or other remote beautiful areas, there's never a shortage of awesome places to rest your...
What You Don’t Know About Oregon Coast Sneaker Waves Could Kill You
The Oregon coast is scenic, beautiful, and awe inspiring. It can also be treacherous if you aren't paying attention to your surroundings, are ignoring warning signs, or aren't aware of the possibility of sneaker waves. 21 people have been killed by sneaker waves on...
In-N-Out And Chick-Fil-A To Possibly Open Springfield Locations
The Gateway area of Springfield, Oregon may not only be getting In-N-Out Burger in the near future, but a Chick-Fil-A too. According to the latest, both fast food restaurants have a four-acre property on the southwest corner of Gateway and Beltline in mind. While...
Pilot Project For In-Home Vaccinations Underway in Columbia County
On February 27th, 2021 Columbia County Oregon launched a pilot project for in-home vaccinations for people who are homebound and unable to get to vaccination clinics. Qualified homebound candidates took part in the project to test feasibility of in-home vaccinations....
Shark Washes Up On Oregon Coast
Yesterday a three foot long baby Salmon shark washed on shore near Tillicum Oregon. The shark was dead and not a threat to the public. The Hatfield Marine Center sent a professor from OSU to pick up the shark carcass, though a large animal had eaten part of the...
New App to Warn of Earthquakes on Oregon And Washington Coast
You never know when an earthquake will hit, and next month an app already active in California will be available to warn of any earthquakes to those on the beaches of the Oregon and Washington coast. Clearly, this app can be extremely useful in a nightmare scenario...
Young Boy Found in Bethany Area, Authorities Searching For Parents
4:19 PM 2/19/21 Update: The child has now been reunited with his parents. A young boy who was found near NW Springville Rd & Starflower Dr is raising some questions, and authorities need your help. The Washington County Sheriff's Office at this time is searching...
Hot Springs And Historic Oregon Hotel Opens Again To Public
The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs, formerly known as the Hot Lake Hotel (hit the link here to read our original extensive writeup), is once again open to the public. From the very beginning of the hotel opening, for reasons not entirely known, the building faced the bluff...
Ice Storm Hammers Oregon, Massive Power Outages Could Last Through Weekend
Update at 9:37 a.m. As a result of Friday night's ice storm, the roads are iced over everywhere as well as power lines and trees coming down, also being coated in ice. The Statesman Journal is reporting roughly 260,000 homes in the Willamette Valley and northwest...
Nonprofit Team Organizes Cleanup Effort For Holiday Farm Fire, Volunteers Need
It's been just 5 months since the Holiday Farm Fire ravaged the Blue River area up Mckenzie River in Oregon. The wildfire destroyed over 400 homes in this area alone, and now a grassroots relief team has come together to help some of the homeowners get back on their...