![Largest U.S. Fire in Oregon May Intensify with Upcoming Storm](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KBESBQU5Z5ANVCIAG3CKQGH5TE-1-1080x675.jpg)
Largest U.S. Fire in Oregon May Intensify with Upcoming Storm
In a concerning report from OPB, wildfires are once again ravaging the West, with Oregon, California, and Washington bearing the brunt. This summer has been particularly alarming for us Oregonians who have watched these fires grow more intense each year. Now, the Durkee Fire near the Oregon-Idaho border has become the largest active fire in the U.S., creating its own weather patterns and posing severe threats to our communities. The Durkee Fire, which ignited on July 17th, has already scorched...
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.
![8 Unforgettable Adventures You’ll Want to Experience in Oregon This October](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMGP1557-2-SIG-1080x675.jpg)
8 Unforgettable Adventures You’ll Want to Experience in Oregon This October
I can’t get enough of the vibrant fall colors, a slight chill in the air, and hiking foggy trails through the mountains on a rainy day to get a glimpse of stunning fall foliage.
![Award Winning Ken’s Artisan Pizza Opening Soon In Bend](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20180222_162426.jpg)
Award Winning Ken’s Artisan Pizza Opening Soon In Bend
This wood fired pizza joint is the recipient of numerous awards, and with good reason. Their pizza will light your senses and your taste buds alight in the best way possible.
![Injured 160lbs Great Pyrenees Rescued from Saddle Mountain on Oregon Coast](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/66966f3e01b7d.image_-1080x675.jpg)
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...
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!
![Many People Do Not Know Oregon Is the Birthplace of the Original Pancake House](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/original-pancake-1-1080x675.jpg)
Many People Do Not Know Oregon Is the Birthplace of the Original Pancake House
Sure, you can visit your local IHOP or Waffle House for pancakes — but for the most authentic flapjacks, you need to head to Oregon. Tucked away at 8601 SW 24th Avenue in Portland is a breakfast...
![Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Remote Oregon Drive-In](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Featured-1-1080x675.jpg)
Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Remote Oregon Drive-In
Along the I-84 freeway lies a little truck-stop of a town called Boardman. There’s not much going on here, but what it does have to offer is worth its weight in gold—the incomparable C & D Drive...
![This Charming Ristorante Brings a Taste of Italy to Lake Oswego](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Featured-Nick-Vallely-Google-Local-1080x675.jpeg)
This Charming Ristorante Brings a Taste of Italy to Lake Oswego
If you’re searching for authentic Italian food, look no further—Riccardo’s is the real deal! This small and intimate restaurant in Lake Oswego has been owned and operated by Georgette and Riccardo...
![New Fire Outbreaks Ignite Across Oregon Following Intense Lightning Storms](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lightning-strike-oregon-1080x675.jpg)
New Fire Outbreaks Ignite Across Oregon Following Intense Lightning Storms
In the wake of over a thousand lightning strikes across Oregon in the past 48 hours, numerous new fires have been ignited, particularly within the Umpqua National Forest. Among these, the Trail Fire stands out as the largest, currently estimated at around 200 acres...
![Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Sets Reopening Date After Long-Awaited Renovation](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/F4SM5SFLZ5E7TAQIXPFDNN6L44-1080x675.jpg)
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Sets Reopening Date After Long-Awaited Renovation
After years of renovations, delays, and anticipation, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort has finally announced its reopening date. The Warm Springs resort revealed on Monday that it will welcome guests again starting Thursday, July 18. Visitors can look forward to enjoying...
![Oregon Battles More Wildfires This Year Versus Last as New Fire Near Blue River Erupts](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/oregon-wildfire-071624-2-2ccd6df-1080x675.jpg)
Oregon Battles More Wildfires This Year Versus Last as New Fire Near Blue River Erupts
A red flag warning has been issued for the Willamette Valley and the length of Western Oregon due to the increased risk of thunderstorms and lightning igniting new wildfires. The National Weather Service cautioned on Tuesday that "frequent lightning and critically dry...
![Injured 160lbs Great Pyrenees Rescued from Saddle Mountain on Oregon Coast](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/66966f3e01b7d.image_-1080x675.jpg)
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 about the safety and preparedness of hiking with pets on rough...
![Eastern Oregon’s Cow Valley Fire Grows to 73,000 Acres, Puts Homes in Danger](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6690cce8bffb4-1080x675.webp)
Eastern Oregon’s Cow Valley Fire Grows to 73,000 Acres, Puts Homes in Danger
The Cow Valley Fire in Malheur County has rapidly expanded, now engulfing 73,727 acres. This intense blaze is currently uncontained and has already destroyed two structures while threatening between 30 to 50 homes in the Brogan area. The fire has also necessitated the...
![Dramatic Footage Captures Heroic Police in Oregon Saving Family from Burning Home](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/hero-police-redmond-1080x675.png)
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 body camera footage, unfolded at 1:22 a.m. on NW Redwood Avenue, where...
![Instead of Fireworks, Oregon Cities Embrace Light Shows for Independence Day](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/drone_show-1080x675.jpg)
Instead of Fireworks, Oregon Cities Embrace Light Shows for Independence Day
This Independence Day, Oregonians will experience a shift from traditional fireworks to innovative displays featuring live music, laser shows, and illuminated drones. Several cities, including Tigard, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and Wilsonville, are embracing these...
![Oregon Braces For Scorching Heat Wave, Temperatures May Soar To 115°F](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/That-Oregon-Life-Oregon-Heatwave-July-2024-1080x675.jpg)
Oregon Braces For Scorching Heat Wave, Temperatures May Soar To 115°F
Some areas of the state may face high temps up to 115 degrees this week.
![Blink-182, Willie Nelson, Ice Cube & More Set To Light Up Oregon Stages This Summer](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ice_cube_c-topaz-high-fidelity-v2-1600w-1080x675.jpg)
Blink-182, Willie Nelson, Ice Cube & More Set To Light Up Oregon Stages This Summer
Willie Nelson, Bush, Blink-182, Ice Cube, Clay Walker and more top artists will be performing this July in Oregon. If you’re looking for a concert to attend this month, we’ve got you covered!
![Size Of Gray Whales Is Shrinking – May Be Due To Changes In Ocean](https://thatoregonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/6053c2ada6abf.image_.jpg)
Size Of Gray Whales Is Shrinking – May Be Due To Changes In Ocean
A recent study looked at how the size of gray whales has changed in recent years, and the results are disturbing: many gray whales are much smaller than they used to be.