Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes 175 Miles Southwest Of Eugene
Oregon got a little reminder from the Pacific Ocean early Monday morning that yes, we are still very much living in earthquake country. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast at 4:35 a.m. Monday, shaking an area of the Pacific roughly 175 miles southwest of Eugene. The quake happened at a depth of about 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The good news: officials say there is no tsunami threat. The National Weather Service and tsunami officials reported that no...
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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 Comfort Food Combo May Be The Most Oregon Meal Ever Because It Was Born Here
There’s something deeply comforting about a basket of crispy tater tots next to a perfectly golden corn dog. It's giving county fairs, little league games, school cafeterias, and childhood lunches....
This Iconic Oregon Butte Hike Leads to a Breathtaking Summit View of the Three Sisters and Beyond
Growing up around Eugene, I honestly couldn't tell you how many times I've hiked Spencer Butte. School days, random weekends with friends, family hikes, evenings when I just needed to get outside...
More Than 3,000 Hidden Glass Floats Are Still Being Placed on Lincoln City Beaches in 2026
There are certain things you expect when you head to the Oregon Coast. Wind in your face. Salt in the air. Waves rolling endlessly toward shore. Maybe a driftwood fort built by strangers or a...
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This Historic Oregon Tavern Dating Back To 1922 Is Still A Local Favorite Today
If you blink, you might miss it. Tucked away along a quiet country road outside Hillsboro, surrounded by open farmland and a slower pace of life, sits a red building that has been feeding Oregonians...
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...
Kotek Announces Christmas in Oregon Will Now Be Known as “Inclusive Winter Observance”
SALEM, OR — In a move that experts are calling “bold,” “innovative,” and “the most Oregon thing to ever happen,” Governor Tina Kotek announced Monday that traditional Christmas celebrations will be officially replaced statewide with a new holiday: Inclusive Winter...
Tourist Mispronounces Willamette, Immediately Deported Back to California
PORTLAND, OR — A Southern California tourist was escorted to the Oregon–California border Tuesday after loudly referring to the Willamette River as the “Will-Uh-Mah-Tee,” a pronunciation so catastrophically off-base that officials classified it as an “Immediate...
State Officials Confirm Half of Oregon Thanksgiving Traffic Caused by One Toyota Prius Going 41 in a 55
SALEM, OR — In a shocking but somehow completely predictable Thanksgiving Day update, state transportation officials confirmed Thursday that roughly 50% of all traffic congestion on Interstate 5 can be traced back to a single silver Toyota Prius traveling at a...
Nike Founder Drops 3 Million to Boost Republicans While Kotek Faces Bottom Tier Approval
Nike founder Phil Knight has made his largest political contribution ever to Oregon Republicans with a 3 million dollar donation to the Bring Balance to Salem PAC on October 22 according to campaign finance filings. The PAC is focused on helping Republicans gain seats...
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...
Oregon Governor Teases Possibility of Asking Voters First Before Approving Massive Legislation
SALEM, Ore. — In what political scientists are calling “the most shocking development since the invention of public comment,” Oregon Governor Tina Kotek reportedly suggested she may one day consider asking actual residents for input before approving enormous tax...
Florence Museum Director Gets No Jail Time for Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old Girl
Oregon parents are furious after KVAL News reported that Geoffrey Cannon, the former director of the Oregon Coast Military Museum in Florence, received no jail time for sexually abusing a 15 year old volunteer. Cannon was charged with four counts of second degree sex...
Portland Is Fine: Crime So Out of Control This Grocery Outlet Might Be Gone by Year’s End
As reported by KEZI, the Grocery Outlet located on NE Sandy Blvd in Portland’s Parkrose neighborhood is now on the verge of shutting down, possibly as early as the end of this month. Crime in Tina Kotek’s Oregon has become so extreme that even basic grocery stores...
Washington Couple Accused of Sick Plan to Drug and Abduct a Child
People just north of us in Yelm are shaken after investigators say they uncovered something truly horrifying inside one Washington couples home. Detectives say it was a disturbing plan to abduct a child, drug them, and commit crimes that are almost beyond...
Sweet Creek Trail Impacted by Boardwalk Damage; Northern Access Closed
The Homestead Trailhead, which provides access to the northern portion of the popular Sweet Creek Trail (#1319), has been closed until further notice after significant boardwalk damage was discovered. The update was announced in a social media post from the Siuslaw...