Mother of 2-Year-Old Found in Siletz River Says ‘I Deserve Answers’ as Father Pleads Not Guilty
In a quiet corner of Lincoln County, Oregon, an unsettling tragedy has left more questions than answers. Two-year-old Dane Paulsen disappeared from his yard on March 1, 2025. Eleven days later, his body was recovered about three miles downstream in the Siletz River. The coroner ruled the cause of death as drowning, with no signs of additional trauma. Now his father, Aaron Paulsen, has been indicted by a grand jury and arraigned on a charge of second-degree child neglect. He pleaded not guilty...
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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.
Worship in Pepperoni Heaven at This Old Central Oregon Church Turned Pizzaria
Grace and Hammer is not your average pizzeria. It’s a sacred union of divine wood-fired pizza and history, wrapped up in a vibe that’s as charming as Redmond, Oregon itself. I had the absolute...
Find Red, Pink, and White Glass Floats This Valentine’s Day in Lincoln City
Lincoln City’s beloved Finders Keepers glass float tradition continues in 2025, offering a year-round treasure hunt along seven miles of stunning Oregon coastline. February promises exciting...
This Is The Dreamiest Little Bookstore For Romantasy Fans In Oregon
Romance, fantasy, coffee, and cozy vibes collide at Daffodil Romantasy Books in Eugene, Oregon. Dive into dreamy romantasy reads, sip delicious drinks, and shop unique gifts in this enchanting space.
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 Love the Juicy Burgers and Retro Vibes at This Classic 50’s Diner in Oregon
You may think of Myrtle Creek as one of those freeway-side towns you have no reason to visit (unless the kids are bugging you for a bathroom break). Allow me to give you one reason to make a detour:...
Step Into This Award-Winning Portland Restaurant for an Unforgettable Haitian Meal
Portland is already a well-established foodie city, and if you’re in the know, you’ve probably been trying to get a reservation at kann for some time now. If you haven’t heard about this James Beard...
This Taco Shop In Oregon Offers Authentic Mexican Flavors You’ll Never Forget
Flavorful food, huge portions, and friendly service, all at a good price. You can’t ask for a better taco shop than Axel’s!
Impossible Foods Reinvents the Burger—Now With 100% Ground Crickets for That Extra Crunch
In a move that has both foodies and entomologists scratching their heads, Impossible Foods has announced their latest innovation: a burger made entirely from 100% ground crickets. Dubbed the Crunchy Classic, this bold new creation promises all the protein of...
Bend Landlord Charging $3,200 for One-Bedroom Feels ‘Pretty Generous’ About It
A Bend landlord, known among tenants simply as “Greg,” has proudly listed his one-bedroom, one-bath apartment for a “very fair” $3,200 a month, adding that he feels “pretty generous” about the price. “I could be charging way more,” Greg said while standing in front of...
Coos Bay Wins Award for ‘Best Place People Drive Through on Their Way to Bandon’
Coos Bay has officially been recognized with the prestigious honor of “Best Place People Drive Through on Their Way to Bandon”, as awarded by the esteemed travel magazine Scenic Secrets Quarterly. The recognition comes after an exhaustive survey of road-trippers,...
Car Pulled from Columbia River Could Solve 1958 Oregon Family Mystery
A decades-old mystery may finally be on the brink of resolution. The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office is set to recover a vehicle from the Columbia River near Cascade Locks, a car that could be linked to one of Oregon’s most haunting cold cases—the disappearance of...
Coast Guard Saves Person Trapped in Car in McKenzie River
A dramatic rescue unfolded Wednesday night when emergency responders worked together to save a person trapped inside a vehicle submerged in the McKenzie River. The U.S. Coast Guard, alongside Eugene Springfield Fire, successfully executed the operation, preventing...
The Shari’s We Once Knew Is Gone, and Its Empty Buildings Are Up for Grabs
PORTLAND, Ore. – If you ever spent a late night at Shari’s, chain-smoking cigarettes and nursing bottomless coffee refills in the ‘90s, this one stings. Shari’s Café & Pies—once a beacon of 24-hour comfort food, a haven for night owls, weary travelers, and high...
‘He Was at the River’s Edge’—Four Days of Searching, and Still No Sign of Dane Paulsen
Siletz, Oregon – March 5, 2025 – It has been four harrowing days since 2-year-old Dane Paulsen vanished from his parents’ front yard near Milepost 21 on Highway 229 in Siletz. Despite tireless efforts from law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and an outpouring of...
Unbothered Mom Casually Bag Her Apples As Screaming Little Brat’s Tantrum Enters Its Third Act
Shoppers at a local grocery store were forced to endure a multi-act opera of chaos Sunday afternoon as a small, shoeless little brat unleashed an earth-shaking tantrum in the produce section. Meanwhile, her mother—clearly a seasoned veteran of public...
No Sign of Missing 2-Year-Old Oregon Boy as FBI and Search Teams Scour Land and Water
The search for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen in Siletz, Oregon, has gripped the community, bringing together law enforcement, volunteers, and agencies from across the region in a desperate attempt to find the missing toddler. Since Saturday, March 1, when Dane vanished from...
Police Searching for Missing 2-Year-Old Child in Oregon – Have You Seen Dane Paulsen?
SILETZ, OR — Authorities and local volunteers are urgently searching for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen, who went missing from a residence near milepost 21 on Siletz River Highway on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the...