Woman Falls to Her Death at Devil’s Punchbowl After 40-Foot Plunge
One of the Oregon Coast's most photographed natural wonders became the scene of a tragic rescue effort this week after a woman fell from the cliffs at Devil's Punchbowl near Depoe Bay. According to the Depoe Bay Fire District, emergency crews were dispatched around 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, after reports that a woman had fallen onto the rocks below the famous coastal formation. Despite a massive multi-agency rescue operation and advanced medical care, she later died from her injuries....
TRAVEL
Oregon is a beautiful destination for travelers who enjoy exploring the great outdoors. With its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, waterfalls, and coastline, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This Columbia Gorge Hike Ends On A Stone Summit With Sweeping Views Of Five Volcanoes
There are certain places in Oregon that make you stop talking for a minute. Not because there isn't anything to say, but because your brain is too busy trying to process what your eyes are seeing....
Oregon’s Lavender Season Is About To Explode And These Summer Festivals Smell Like Pure Magic
There are certain moments in Oregon that feel almost unreal. The first warm evening on the coast. The smell of pine after rain in the Cascades. Sunlight breaking through vineyards in wine country....
This Southern Oregon Resort Lets You Soak in Mineral Springs Without Even Leaving Your Room
Just outside Ashland, where vineyards roll across the hills and the mountains rise in the distance, there’s a place where time seems to slow down. The world gets quieter here. Phones get forgotten....
FOOD & DRINK
Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
This Charming Log Cabin Café in Oregon Is the Pizza Stop You Didn’t Know You Needed
There’s a stretch of Highway 26 on the way to Mount Hood where the air feels a little fresher, the trees grow a little taller, and if you time it just right, you’ll stumble onto one of the coziest...
The 42 Best Oregon Mom & Pop Restaurants to Eat At in 2026
We're going a bit out on a limb here at That Oregon Life. This story began as a sort of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" compilation, but after a giant list of my own and a slew of recommendations...
This Beloved Tigard Restaurant Has Been Serving Comfort (And Legendary Pie) Since 1979
There are restaurants you try once… and then there are the ones you grow up with. The ones where the coffee is always hot, the booths feel like they’ve heard a thousand stories, and the pie case...
Former Allies Refuse To Endorse Kotek Again In Growing Political Blow
Governor Tina Kotek’s grip on political support in Oregon just took another hit, and this time it’s coming from groups that once stood firmly in her corner. According to reporting from KOIN 6 News, two organizations that backed Kotek during her 2022 run for governor...
Major Revisions Removed From Oregon Gun Control Bill In Senate Committee
A bill that could have significantly expanded Oregon’s controversial gun control law just hit a major roadblock in Salem. According to reporting from Bearing Arms, the Oregon Senate Rules Committee removed several of the most controversial provisions from House Bill...
Mayor Says Community Would Benefit From A Much Bigger Dick’s
EUGENE, OREGON — City leaders say they’re exploring plans to bring a much bigger Dick’s to the area, a move they believe could boost local morale and finally give residents the kind of Dick’s they’ve been asking for. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, the mayor...
Portland Gyms Eliminate Heavy Weights After City Officials Agree Masculinity Is Offensive To Several Pronouns
PORTLAND, Ore. — Several Portland fitness centers announced this week they will be eliminating traditional heavy weights from their gyms entirely after city officials and wellness consultants agreed the weight room environment has long promoted levels of masculinity...
Oregon Official Governing Portland Region From Spain, Calls It “Occasional” Visit
According to reporting from The Oregonian/OregonLive, an Oregon elected official has been attending Metro Council meetings remotely for months at a time while sometimes being in Spain, a situation that has many people wondering how “local government” is supposed to...
Portland Hospitals Report 38% Increase In Genderless Babies Born With Naturally Occurring Blue Hair
PORTLAND, OR — Doctors across Portland say they are closely studying a surprising new trend after hospitals reported a 38% increase in babies being born both genderless and with naturally occurring blue hair, a phenomenon physicians are cautiously describing as...
Eugene Protester Hospitalized After Attacking Moving SUV At 6th And Pearl
If you ever wondered what happens when you block traffic, jump on a stranger’s vehicle, and start smashing their windshield, Eugene Police just provided a helpful real world demonstration. According to a post from the Eugene Police Department, officers responded...
Wyden Appears Lost In Thought, Likely Recalling The Time Dysentery Almost Took Him Out In 1848
WASHINGTON—Sen. Ron Wyden appeared visibly distant during a routine budget hearing Tuesday, staring solemnly into space as if mentally revisiting the harrowing weeks in 1848 when dysentery nearly claimed his life somewhere along the Oregon Trail just before reaching...
Kyron Horman’s Name Appears In Epstein Files, But It Ultimately Leads Nowhere
When we first saw chatter online about Kyron Horman being “mentioned in the Epstein files,” we’ll be honest with you. Like everyone else, we leaned forward. After 15 years without answers, you want something. Anything. A break. A new lead. A crack in the wall. About a...
Local Gang Member Cancels Planned Robbery After Learning New Gun Law Takes Effect Monday
PORTLAND, OR — In a stunning triumph for modern public policy, local gang member Rico “Lil Torque” Martinez announced Sunday night that he has canceled a planned armed robbery after discovering that new gun control laws officially take effect Monday morning. “I mean,...