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.
Meritage Group, the investment firm that acquired Les Schwab Tire Centers in 2020, is reportedly considering selling the iconic tire company. According to a Reuters report, Meritage has brought in Goldman Sachs to oversee the potential sale, which could value the...
Seeing Oregon's landscape turn into a blazing inferno is truly terrifying. The sheer scale of the devastation, with more than 1.4 million acres scorched by relentless wildfires, is beyond comprehension. For those of us who cherish Oregon’s natural beauty, it’s...
While "Yellowstone" has become a cultural juggernaut with a massive following, I personally find it to be one of the most overrated shows on television. Despite its widespread popularity, the series often leaves me feeling bored and unengaged. Ironically, though, I...
At That Oregon Life, the safety and well-being of missing children is one of our highest priorities. We want to bring attention to a 12-year-old foster child who is currently missing and believed to be in danger. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has...
The rich, unmistakable aroma of garlic is filling the air in North Plains, Oregon, as the 2024 Elephant Garlic Festival kicks off today. Running from August 9th to 11th at Jessie Mays Community Park, this year’s festival is more exciting than ever, celebrating its...
A wildfire erupted near Henry Hagg Lake on Thursday afternoon, triggering an immediate level 3 "go now" evacuation for the community of Cherry Grove. As an Oregonian who has witnessed these destructive fires year after year, it’s hard not to feel a growing...
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, hosted annually by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is set to unfold this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Siletz. This cherished event, deeply rooted in tradition for the Siletz community and other Indigenous peoples, is open to...
As reported by KGW, a family found themselves in a perilous situation after one of their inflatable rafts deflated while they were floating near Corvallis. On Monday, the family was navigating the Willamette River on two inflatable rafts tied together when they...
Air quality advisories will remain active until at least 8 p.m. on Thursday for the Portland-Vancouver metro area, the Willamette Valley, and the Columbia River Gorge. These alerts have been issued by the Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of...
Looking for a unique outdoor adventure in Oregon where you can see incredible views that doesn’t feel like you're roasting in a campfire when you arrive? Well The Oregon Coast is typically much cooler in the summer season, and Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge...
As reported by the Oregon Capital Chronicle, smoke and smog are severely impacting much of Oregon's air quality, state officials announced on Wednesday. By mid-day, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had issued an air advisory for 20 of Oregon’s 36...
Oregon's wildfire season shows no signs of slowing, with 1.3 million acres already burned or currently burning across the state, and 34 large fires still active. Five of these fires have each consumed over 100,000 acres. Via the Idaho Capital Sun, Carol Connolly,...