That Oregon Life · Stories & discoveries
Earlier stories from the News archive. Return to the latest stories →
"What is this? A center for Ants?" Twenty years ago, a certain fictional male model had a vision, and the iconic “center for ants” was born. Now, Eugene Oregon's own Hop Valley is reimagining what a…
A man from California died last Thursday, September 9, when he made an "innocent mistake," according to a bystander. Steve Allen, of Walnut Creek, attempted to jump across a narrow gap in the Devils Churn on…
"Hey Napoleon, gimme some of your tots!" Did you know that the crispy, golden tater tot found its humble beginnings right here in Oregon? More on that in a moment, but first, The Tater Tot Festival!…
A Gresham man who according to The Oregonian assumed the identity of a dead child over 30 years ago, has not only been working under the child's name, but even collected double in retirement benefits. Court…
As the air becomes cooler, the sun sets earlier and the leaves change to vibrant colors across Oregon, we are once again reminded fall time is here. While I personally love summer and warmer weather, I…
Only a week ago I wrote an article about a handful of Oregon Cold Cases that baffled me as much as the authorities still trying to solve them. When we posted the article, an overwhelming amount…
If there's ever a sight to see on Oregon's beautiful coast, offering beautiful views of the twinkling hills of Astoria and the majestic view of the mouth of the Columbia River, it is the Astoria-Megler Bridge.…
A cold case is defined as a homicide or murder that has been thoroughly investigated, with all leads exhausted, yet remains unsolved. Something about these scenarios is oddly captivating to the human psyche. I grew up…
If you're in love with In-N-Out Burger's delicious fries and burgers and live in the Portland Metro area, you may soon be able to grab your favorite meal close to home. In-N-Out Bought A New Property…
When the original little red-painted building burned nearly to the ground in July 2019, a community mourned. The cafe was a pit stop en route to the coast for Oregonians since the 1920s. I remember visiting…
50 years in the making, numerous volunteers, thousands of hours (over 2,500 a year!), and permission from generous private landowners; this is what went into the making of the C2C. The non-profit "Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail" is a…
Initiative Petition 13 (IP 13) is a ballot initiative in Oregon aimed at removing many of the current exemptions to Oregon's animal cruelty laws. The petition needs to gather 112,020 signatures by July 2022 in order…
