Kotek’s Gas Tax Jeopardy After Oregon Voters File Nearly 200,000 Signatures
A Republican-backed group has submitted nearly 200,000 signatures to Oregon election officials, a move that appears likely to block a recently approved gas tax increase and force the issue onto the 2026 ballot. The group, No Tax Oregon, turned in the signatures Friday to the Secretary of State’s office, more than double the amount required to qualify a referendum. If validated, the action would stop a 6-cent gas tax hike passed during a special legislative session earlier this year, preventing...
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80s Babies Rejoice As ‘From A Hose’ Bottled Water Finally Hits Store Shelves
U.S. — In a move hailed as “the greatest beverage innovation since Tang,” Crystal Stream announced today the release of their new limited-edition bottled water flavor, “From A Hose,” sending...
Parents Announce Baby Was Born Seed Oil-Free, Plan to Raise Him on Rainwater and Beef Tallow
PORTLAND, OR — In what health experts are calling "a medical miracle and/or a Facebook group fever dream," new parents Chad and Sage Turner of Forest Grove proudly announced that their newborn son,...
New Study Finds 100% of Deer Crossing Roads Really Could Give a Crap Less
UNITED STATES — A groundbreaking new study has confirmed what drivers have long suspected: when it comes to crossing roads, 100% of deer really could give a crap less. Researchers at Oregon State...
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!
Locals Can’t Get Enough of the Hand-Pulled Noodles at Oregon’s Latest Chinese Haven
There are very few places in the Portland area to get great hand-pulled noodles, but we can all rejoice because now Noodle Dynasty is here! This new restaurant opened in January so they’ve only been...
Tickle Your Isolated Taste Buds with Divine Cake at This Little Bakery in Oregon
From decadent chocolate cakes, rich cheesecakes, and delicious torte, this place is set up to be your go to spot for a sweet treat!
Dig Into Authentic Detroit-Style Pizza Without Leaving Oregon
If you’ve lived in Portland for any length of time (and I have) you know how frustrating it is to see that nearly every new restaurant in town is a pizza joint. “We don’t need any more pizza!” you...
Experts warn gluten found in meth could be hazardous to your health
PORTLAND, OR — Health experts have today warned that meth found on the streets of Portland has tested positive for gluten, a protein composite normally found in several types of grains, including wheat, spelt, rye, and barley. Action on Gluten has...
The Neskowin Ghost Forest of Oregon is Incredible
This isn't your typical Oregon coast forest because it's actually in the water. Two thousand years ago a powerful earthquake shifted part of an ancient sitka spruce forest in Neskowin Oregon into the tidal zone, creating a graveyard of trees. To this day, the remains...
Oregon Blew Up a Whale in 1970, and the Disaster Was Caught on Camera
Originally published in 2015; updated in August 2026. There are Oregon stories that sound a little exaggerated by the time they reach you. Maybe they have been polished over years of campfire retellings, or perhaps someone added a detail that was simply too good to...
The Essential Broken Top Hiking Guide
The hike to Broken Top is an absolute gem in Oregon, offering some of the most stunning views of ponderosa pine tree forests, vibrant fields of wildflowers, and a strikingly turquoise lake nestled in the shadow of a vivid purple volcanic crater. While it's a must-do...
Legendary Wrestler and Portland resident ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper Dies at 61
A sad day for "Rowdy" Roddy Piper fans, as TMZ Sports recently learns he has died at the age of 61. According to the story, legendary wrestler Piper, who was born Roderick George Toombs, passed away in his sleep from cardiac arrest at his home in...
The Fairview Training Center May Have The Darkest History in Oregon
Update October 2019: The previously abandoned buildings as shown in this article no longer exist. The property where the once Fairview Training Center existed is private property. This historical article is for informational purposes only. Please do not visit the...
Expert Predicts Satan Will Visit Oregon When Marijuana Becomes Legal In July
Lock up your animals, and board up your windows Oregon, we have some incredibly disturbing news from War On Drugs expert Linda Blair. Recently, Blair spoke with ThatOregonLife.com and gave some startling insight on the legalization of the pot in Oregon. According to...
Aerial photos found from photographer killed in Mount St. Helens blast
VANCOUVER, WA—It's been 35 years since Mount St. Helens erupted May 18, 1980. In April of 1980 a photographer for The Columbian, Reid Blackburn, took photographs during a flight over the simmering volcano. When Blackburn returned to The Columbian studio, he had...
Oregon Becomes First State To Legalize Molly
SALEM, OR - Oregon has been in the news all year for legalizing marijuana for recreational use, and legalizing weed is only the beginning. Following the heels of the wave of marijuana legalization, some might be surprised to hear the Oregon state legislature has...
Portland Police arrest 35 in Black Friday vegan strip club riot
While millions of shoppers throughout the United States were fighting cold weather and crowds for the best deals, hundreds of people in Portland, Ore. overwhelmed a vegan strip club in the early morning hours of Black Friday. Casa Diablo, billed as the world’s first...