Bend Now Requiring All New Residents To Pick Up Mandatory Puffy Black Columbia Jacket At City Hall
BEND, OR — In a move city officials are calling “a natural evolution of our community’s identity,” Bend has officially begun requiring all new residents to report to City Hall within 48 hours of arrival to collect their mandatory puffy black Columbia jacket. The ordinance, passed unanimously by the Bend City Council after only 11 minutes of discussion and one enthusiastic fist-pump, aims to “streamline assimilation” for the thousands of newcomers flooding into the Central Oregon mountain town...
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.
Injured 160lbs Great Pyrenees Rescued from Saddle Mountain on Oregon Coast
In a dramatic and heartfelt rescue on July 12, a 160-pound Great Pyrenees was carried off Saddle Mountain after its paws became severely injured during a hike. The incident has sparked conversations...
This Popular Oregon Café Is Famous for a Sweet Roll That Will Make Your Taste Buds Explode
Their hand rolled croissants, rustic and imperfect in the best way, have a unique character that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Dramatic Footage Captures Heroic Police in Oregon Saving Family from Burning Home
In a dramatic and heroic rescue, Redmond Police officers Jeremy Rutledge, Riley Powell, and Sergeant Jered Kirk saved a family of five from their burning home on July 5. The incident, captured on...
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!
From G-Strings to Chicken Wings: Chick-Fil-A to Open in a Former Portland Strip Club
In a surprising twist that sounds more like the punchline of a joke than real estate news, a Chick-fil-A is eyeing a spot that's currently shaking things up as a strip club in Portland's Hazelwood...
This Walk-Up Restaurant in Oregon Serves Up Irresistible Homemade Milkshakes
In the quaint town of St. Helens, Oregon, known for its stunning river views and a vibrant community that echoes the warm, folksy charm of a well-loved novel, there lies a small treasure that locals...
Central Oregon’s Food Scene Gets Major Upgrade With 10 New Trucks
Slated to open in 2025, the site will feature a new taphouse and event center along with 10 new food trucks prioritizing flavor with an emphasis on home made food.
Nez Perce Tribe Reclaim 148 Acres Of Homeland In Joseph, Oregon
144 years after the Nez Perce were driven out of their homeland in the Wallowa Valley in Eastern Oregon, members of the tribe have returned to bless 148 acres of reclaimed land. After working for years to keep a connection to their ancestral land, the Nez Perce were...
This Gorgeous 111-Year-Old Church Is Now Home to Steeplejack Brewing
Brody Day and Dustin Harder wanted to create a space in Portland where the community could gather, and where everyone would feel welcome. The two spent two years making this dream become a reality and transforming a 111 year old empty Portland church building into a...
Bootleg Fire Perimeter Now 200 Miles, 281 Thousand Acres Burned
As of July 17th, 2021 the Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon (currently the nation's largest burning fire), has burned 281,208 acres, and has a fire perimeter of 200 miles. To give you an idea of how large the Bootleg fire is, it's larger than the size of Crater Lake...
Rare Opah Fish Found On Oregon Coast, Hasn’t Been Seen In Over 10 Years
Is this not one of the strangest and most unique fish you have ever seen? Recently, the manager of Seaside Aquarium, responded to a find on the north Oregon coast. Keith Chandler, called it "bizarre" after a witness described it as a strange fish lying around at...
Lincoln City Beach in Oregon Voted One of Best Beaches in US
Recently the beach in Lincoln City Oregon was voted one of the top 15 best beaches in the United States. With seven miles of soft sandy beaches in this small coastal town filled with charm, it's no wonder the beaches in Lincoln City rank in the top 15, and are also a...
Lincoln City, Oregon: Things To Do, Where To Stay, Where To Eat
Are you looking to explore Lincoln City, Oregon? You are at the right place. Lincoln City Beach was voted one of the best beaches in the US and has been one of Oregon's best kept secrets for decades. Picturesque sunsets, sandy beaches, gorgeous rainforests, and quaint...
This Dual Alpine Slide In Oregon Is The Perfect Summer Adventure
Mount Hood is a destination in the winter for snow activities, but not many realize there's an awesome adventure park to explore in the summer. One of our favorite summer attractions at Mt. Hood Skibowl is the half mile Dual Alpine Slide. This is the perfect summer...
Where to See Firework Shows on the Oregon Coast and Central Oregon in 2021
Happy Fourth of July Weekend from That Oregon Life and Scout Northwest! With record temperatures this year, Oregon and the great northwest are experiencing dryer seasons than usual. With this extreme weather, of course, all of us can do our part to be extra...
Heatwave Continues In Pacific Northwest As Salem Hits 117 Degrees
Oregon and Washington, along with several other states and parts of Canada have been baking in the historic heatwave this week. Sunday Canada broke it's high-temperature record when Lytton British Columbia reached 116 degrees. Monday Salem Oregon was listed as the...
Fireworks ban effective immediately in Bend through July 9
In light of record-breaking temperatures and drought conditions in Oregon, the City of Bend is banning all fireworks, legal and illegal, effective immediately. The ban is reported to go through July 9, as a local state of emergency has been declared in response to the...