Video Shows Massive Bison Tossing Older Man Into The Air, Leaving Him Seriously Injured
A peaceful summer evening at Yellowstone National Park turned into a frightening emergency when a massive bull bison charged an older man walking with his grandson, struck him with its horn, and hurled him several feet into the air. The attack happened Friday, July 10, near Bridge Bay Campground, a popular camping area on the western shore of Yellowstone Lake. Video recorded by a witness shows the enormous animal moving through the campground before suddenly racing toward the grandfather and...
THINGS TO DO & EVENTS
Festivals, concerts, seasonal celebrations, and memorable Oregon adventures worth putting on your calendar.Fresh ideas for getting out and enjoying Oregon, from upcoming community events to unforgettable places and experiences around the state.
NOFX: Punk Legends’ Final Tour Hits Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon – Legendary punk band NOFX, renowned for their rebellious and high-energy music, is embarking on their final tour, marking the end of an era in the punk rock world. This tour, which...
Yellowcard Joins Third Eye Blind in Bend for the 2024 Summer Gods Tour
The Summer Gods Tour 2024, headlined by Third Eye Blind with special guests Yellowcard, is a must-see event for rock music enthusiasts, especially when it arrives in Bend, Oregon, on June 14, 2024....
Find Agates and Coastal Gems During This Weekend’s Beach Treasure Hunt in Oregon
Are you an enthusiast of natural wonders and beachside adventures? If so, the upcoming Beachcombing Explorience in Lincoln City this Saturday, January 6, 2024, is an event you won't want to miss!...
Tina Kotek Says No Christmas Presents Under Tree For Anyone Opposing Her Tax Bill
SALEM, OR — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a stern holiday warning this week, announcing that residents who oppose her latest tax bill should not expect to find Christmas presents under the tree...
Portland Clarifies River Poop Is “Different Poop” Than What Residents Dodge Downtown Daily
PORTLAND, OR — City officials moved quickly Monday to clarify that the recent release of human waste into the Willamette River is not the same poop residents routinely dodge on downtown sidewalks,...
Portland Replaces Christmas Tree With Large Green Object, Calls New Holiday Display “Bold” and “Inclusive”
PORTLAND, OR — Portland officials confirmed this week that the city has officially replaced its traditional Christmas tree with a large, smooth, abstract green object, describing the new holiday...
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!
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...
Northwesterners Eagerly Await That First Deep Breath of Campfire-Flavored Air
EVERYWHERE, PACIFIC NORTHWEST — As summer inches closer and the scent of dry pine needles crisps in the warming breeze, Northwesterners from Bellingham to Bend are reportedly giddy with anticipation for that magical first lungful of campfire-flavored doom. “Oh yeah,...
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,...