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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.

Cannon Beach Tuft Puffin Takes a Little Poo on Unsuspecting Tourist

CANNON BEACH, Ore. – In what wildlife officials are calling “a majestic act of nature,” a tufted puffin at Cannon Beach reportedly took a perfectly aimed, suspiciously intentional poo directly onto the head of an unsuspecting tourist from Des Moines. Witnesses say the event occurred just after...

New Study Finds 97% of Streaming Time Spent Just Scrolling Across 6+ Subscriptions

In a groundbreaking study that surprises absolutely no one, researchers have confirmed that 97% of the average person's time on streaming platforms is spent endlessly scrolling through titles while slowly losing the will to live—despite having more than six active subscriptions. "We expected some...

“Eugene Squirrels Are Straight-Up Trippin’ After Being Fed Psilocybin Mushrooms,” Officials Say

EUGENE, OR — City officials are urging residents to stop feeding psychedelic mushrooms to local squirrels, after what one parks employee described as a “full-blown squirrel consciousness shift” unfolded near the duck pond at Alton Baker Park earlier this week. “We’ve seen a dramatic uptick in...

Weekend BBQ Plans Proceed as Dad Secures Down Payment on Ribeyes

SWEET HOME, OR — After weeks of intense financial planning and one extremely awkward meeting with a steak loan officer, local dad Ron Beckett has officially secured a down payment on two USDA Choice ribeye steaks—just in time for his long-awaited weekend BBQ. “We had to move some things around,”...

Parents Sit Teen Down for “American Dream Talk,” Gently Explain He’ll Be Renting a Carpeted Garage Corner for $2,400

Salem, Oregon — In a moving display of parental love mixed with economic nihilism, local couple Doug and Melissa Jenkins sat their 17-year-old son Caleb down Tuesday night for what they solemnly called “The American Dream Talk”—a beloved Jenkins family tradition in which hopes are dashed in...
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...

In-N-Out And Chick-Fil-A To Possibly Open Springfield Locations

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

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....

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