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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.

No Sign of Missing 2-Year-Old Oregon Boy as FBI and Search Teams Scour Land and Water

The search for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen in Siletz, Oregon, has gripped the community, bringing together law enforcement, volunteers, and agencies from across the region in a desperate attempt to find the missing toddler. Since Saturday, March 1, when Dane vanished from his home near Milepost 21 on...

Police Searching for Missing 2-Year-Old Child in Oregon – Have You Seen Dane Paulsen?

SILETZ, OR — Authorities and local volunteers are urgently searching for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen, who went missing from a residence near milepost 21 on Siletz River Highway on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the missing child at approximately 4:25...

Health Experts Warn Gluten Found in Fentanyl Could Be Hazardous to Your Health

PORTLAND, OR — Health experts have today issued a shocking warning that fentanyl circulating on the streets of Portland has tested positive for gluten, a protein composite normally found in wheat, rye, and barley. In response, a new advocacy group called Action on Gluten has been formed to help...

Portland Walmart Tests New AI-Powered Doors That Don’t Open For Tweakers

PORTLAND, OR – Walmart has unveiled a bold new experiment in Portland, testing out cutting-edge AI-powered technology designed to combat a growing problem: tweakers. The store’s automatic doors are now equipped with advanced artificial intelligence that can detect classic signs of meth-fueled...

HEAT WAVE: Local Dad in Fresh Kicks Fires Up The Grill As Temps in Oregon Soar Above 50 Degrees

SPRINGFIELD, OR — The scent of lighter fluid and overconfidence filled the air Friday afternoon as local dad, Greg Thompson, triumphantly wheeled out his Weber grill, declaring it "grilling season" the moment temperatures climbed to a balmy 50 degrees. Despite a forecast of overcast skies and a...
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...

Possible SpaceX Rocket Debris Found on Oregon Coast

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...

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