Oregon Officials Sue Trump Over Tariffs, Kotek Calls Them A “Tax On Families
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon officials filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, warning the policy amounts to a harmful “tax on working families.” The lawsuit, led by Dan Rayfield along with attorneys general from more than 20 other states, asks the United States Court of International Trade to block a new round of tariffs placed on imported goods under the Trade Act of 1974. According to the complaint, the administration’s decision to impose a 15 percent...
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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 Quiet Oregon Beach Town Feels Like a Hidden Paradise in November
After more than a decade of exploring every hidden corner of Oregon for That Oregon Life, we can confidently say that Brookings, Oregon is one of the state’s best-kept fall secrets. When November...
Eugene School District Woman Accused of Shipping Meth and LSD Nationwide in Online Drug Scheme
EUGENE, Ore. — A woman employed by the Eugene School District is facing serious federal charges after investigators say she helped run a nationwide online drug operation that shipped...
Nearly a Century Later, Beckie’s Café Still Serves Crater Lake’s Best Pie Since 1926
Tucked away in the lush forests of southern Oregon, just off Highway 62 on the road to Crater Lake National Park, sits one of Oregon’s most beloved hidden gems: Beckie’s Café. This rustic log cabin...
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If You Love Steak, This Oregon Steakhouse Is Your 2026 Destination
As we head into a brand-new year, more Oregonians are thinking less about resolutions and more about experiences. The kind you do not scroll past and forget, but actually remember years later. If...
Steak Lovers All Across Oregon Are Making a Point to Visit This Iconic Steakhouse
Some restaurants open quietly, find their rhythm, and slowly build a following. Others seem to arrive fully formed, already humming with energy, conversation, and word-of-mouth momentum. Lately in...
This Cozy Little Spot In Oregon Honors Nearly A Century Of Italian Family Cooking
If you have ever driven down Hilyard Street in Eugene and missed the unassuming building with the warm glow spilling from its windows, it is time to slow down and take a closer look. Inside, you...
Three Southern Oregon Towns Just Landed on the Northwest’s Best Places to Live List
ROSEBURG, Ore. – Southern Oregon is shining bright in 2025. Roseburg, affectionately known as “The Burg”, has earned national recognition after being ranked the #2 best place to live in the Pacific Northwest by WorldAtlas.com. Roseburg is known for its picturesque...
Human Remains Found Near Leavenworth Washington Believed To Be Fugitive Travis Decker’s
Authorities have recovered human remains on Grindstone Mountain, a wooded, remote region south of Leavenworth, that are thought to be those of Travis Decker, according to Chelan County officials and KIRO 7. The discovery came during a large-scale search led by the...
Oregon’s Jeff Merkley Urges U.S. to Join Allies in Recognizing Palestine as a State
Oregon’s Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley on Thursday introduced a resolution calling on the United States to formally recognize Palestine as a state — the first proposal of its kind to appear in the U.S. Senate, according to The Oregonian. Merkley’s measure,...
Jimmy Kimmel Live Pulled From Air Indefinitely Because Of Comments On Charlie Kirk
ABC has indefinitely preempted Jimmy Kimmel Live! after backlash over the host’s remarks about Charlie Kirk. Nexstar and FCC responses have raised questions about the show’s future.
Small-Town Oregon Principal Caught in Disturbing Child Pornography Sting
A small Oregon town is reeling after the arrest of Rainier Junior/Senior High School’s principal, who now faces serious child pornography charges. Authorities say the case began in August when the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office received multiple referrals from the...
Thurston High Students in Springfield Protest After Teacher’s Post on Charlie Kirk Death
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus debate in Utah has shaken the nation and sparked heated reactions far beyond the state’s borders. The fallout has reached Springfield, Oregon, where a Thurston High School teacher is under fire...
Grandpa’s Drinking Buddies Remain Skeptical of His New Man Bun
PRINEVILLE, OR — Tension gripped the corner booth at Rusty’s Tap & Grill Thursday evening as a group of lifelong drinking companions reportedly struggled to come to terms with local grandfather Walt Peterson’s brand-new man bun. The 76-year-old, known for his...
Seasonal Depression Season Returns As Oregon Once Again Slips Into Eternal Darkness
PORTLAND, OR — The Beaver State confirmed this week that Seasonal Depression Season has officially returned as Oregon once again slips into eternal darkness, a ritual as dependable as rain, moss, and Subaru Outbacks with coexist stickers. While Oregonians technically...
Man Drowns After Falling Into Thor’s Well Near Yachats
A man drowned Monday after falling into Thor’s Well, the third such fatality since 2017 at the notoriously dangerous natural feature near Cape Perpetua, just south of Yachats, according to The Lincoln Chronicle and the Yachats Fire Department. Emergency crews were...
No, Dan Lanning Did Not Ban a Ducks Player for Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death
I keep seeing this ridiculous Facebook page Quack Attack Nation popping up in my newsfeed, and what blows me away is how many people in the comments are taking their nonsense as fact. Their latest post claimed that head coach Dan Lanning had issued a lifetime ban to a...