City Of Portland Announces New Tin Foil Sculpture Where Visitors Can “Experience The Culture Firsthand”
PORTLAND, OR — In a bold move city leaders are calling “immersive, reflective, and mildly concerning,” officials this week unveiled plans for a brand-new public art installation in downtown Portland: a towering, hyper-realistic sculpture made entirely of crumpled tin foil. The piece, set to replace the city’s iconic elk statue, will reportedly allow visitors to “experience the culture firsthand,” according to the Portland Bureau of Extremely Progressive Interpretive Installations. “We wanted...
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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.
Pick A Pumpkin And Get Lost In The Corn Maze With A Million-Dollar View of Oregon’s Backcountry
This place is like Halloween meets a wild west showdown, and it’s the hoedown you didn’t know you needed.
This Pumpkin Patch In Oregon Has Apple Cider Floats That’ll Put Your Pumpkin Spice Latte To Shame
If your family is looking for a delightful day trip in Oregon, French Prairie Gardens in St. Paul is one of those heartwarming places that feels like a hug from the countryside. It's part garden...
You’ll Never Leave Hungry At This Oregon Diner With Its Massive Portions
Locals gather at this beloved central Oregon diner for homestyle breakfasts, cinnamon rolls, stacked burgers, and warm, hometown service that keeps folks coming back for more.
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Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
The Woman-Owned Saloon In Oregon That Feels Like A Western Movie Come To Life
Blue Duck Saloon in Prineville, Oregon may be off the beaten path, but for those who know where to look, it has become a destination worth every mile. The saloon has built a reputation on elevated...
Killer Burger Opens New Location in Bend, Bringing Its Iconic Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon Burger to Central Oregon
Bend, Ore. — The wait is over for burger fans in Central Oregon. According to a report from KTVZ, Killer Burger has officially opened its doors in Bend, marking the chain’s latest expansion across...
The Mouthwatering BBQ Spot Where Animal House Was Filmed And Brisket Is King
Savor slow-smoked brisket, ribs, and pulled pork at Rattlesnake BBQ in Oregon, where bold flavors, house-made sauces, and hearty sides create a mouthwatering BBQ experience worth the drive.
Butte Creek Fire Marks Oregon’s First Major Wildfire of 2025 as State Braces for Scorching Summer
WHEELER COUNTY, Ore. — The Butte Creek Fire has become Oregon’s first major wildfire of the 2025 season, erupting Sunday afternoon in northwest Wheeler County and growing rapidly overnight. As of Monday morning, the blaze has scorched an estimated 2,000 acres, a...
Extreme Centrist Portlander Avoids Detection After Perfecting Blank Stare During Political Rants
PORTLAND, OR — In a city where expressing even the slightest nuance can result in immediate social exile, local man Brian Callahan has reportedly survived another week in Portland without being outed as a moderate — thanks to a carefully rehearsed “blank, vaguely...
Americans Discover WNBA Still Exists While Pretending They’ve Always Cared About WNBA
In a truly heartwarming display of performative activism, Americans everywhere have suddenly discovered the WNBA is still a thing—and are now passionately pretending they’ve supported it this whole time. The newfound enthusiasm comes not from interest in basketball...
Florence Erects Statue of Exploding Whale, Immediately Blows It Up for Historical Accuracy
Florence, Oregon – In a heartwarming tribute to Oregon’s most explosive historical moment, the city of Florence unveiled a life-sized statue of the infamous exploding whale on Tuesday—then promptly reduced it to flaming chunks with 20 cases of surplus dynamite. City...
Oregon Officials Propose Setting Fire to Money Directly
SALEM, OR — In a bold new plan, Oregon leaders say they have finally figured out how to fix all the state’s biggest problems: by taking a big pile of your tax money… and setting it on fire. Yes, seriously. Governor Tina Kotek recently announced another big idea to...
Texas Bans THC, Instructs Citizens to “Just Get Drunk Like God Intended”
AUSTIN, TX — In a bold return to the golden age of moral panic and liver damage, the Texas House passed Senate Bill 3 late Wednesday night, banning all intoxicating THC products while reaffirming the state’s unwavering belief that the only righteous way to unwind is...
Lincoln City Police Take Down Two Suspected Pedophiles Targeting Local Kids
In a time when it's easy to focus on the negatives, we at That Oregon Life want to pause and give a sincere thank you to the Lincoln City Police Department for doing what truly matters: protecting our children. Over the past several months, Lincoln City officers have...
Oregon Approves Airbnb Cabin on Bandon’s Face Rock: “Definitely Safer Than It Looks”
BANDON, OR — In a groundbreaking move that combines coastal charm with what some are calling “blatant disregard for gravity,” Oregon officials have approved construction of a fully off-grid Airbnb cabin perched directly atop Bandon’s iconic sea stack, Face Rock....
Lincoln City Launches Drone Show in First Firework-Free Fourth of July on the Oregon Coast
If you’re anything like me, the Fourth of July has always meant one thing: fireworks. The rumble in your chest, the sulfur in the air, the oohs and ahhs from the crowd as brilliant explosions light up the sky. It’s a ritual I’ve loved since I was a kid. But this year,...
Three Arrested After Bodies Found Near Oakridge, Including Two Teens
Three people have been arrested in connection with the deaths of a man and a teenage girl found southeast of Oakridge on May 20, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives say the two victims showed signs of “homicidal violence.” Their names haven’t...