Oregon Tax Authorities Say Even ‘Secret’ Easter Eggs Must Be Declared As Distributed Assets
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling a “long-overdue clarification of seasonal compliance standards,” Oregon tax authorities confirmed this week that even Easter eggs hidden on private property must now be reported as distributed assets for tax purposes. The announcement, quietly posted late Friday afternoon ahead of the holiday weekend, immediately sent shockwaves through families who had previously believed backyard egg hunts fell under what experts once described as “none of the...
TRAVEL
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 Innocent-Looking Rock in Bend Has Wrecked So Many Cars It Has a Fan Club
Every town has a legend. Some have haunted bridges. Others have mysterious lights in the woods. Bend, naturally, has a rock in a parking lot that eats cars for sport. Locals call him B.O.B.Short for...
This Quiet Oregon Beach Town Feels Like a Hidden Paradise in November
After more than a decade of exploring every hidden corner of Oregon for That Oregon Life, we can confidently say that Brookings, Oregon is one of the state’s best-kept fall secrets. When November...
Eugene School District Woman Accused of Shipping Meth and LSD Nationwide in Online Drug Scheme
EUGENE, Ore. — A woman employed by the Eugene School District is facing serious federal charges after investigators say she helped run a nationwide online drug operation that shipped...
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!
People Say This Oregon Pizzeria Nails Authentic New York–Style Pizza
Serving up authentic NYC-style Sicilian pizza, New York Squares in Independence, Oregon, offers fresh, made-to-order pies with high-quality ingredients and unmatched flavor in every bite.
This Oregon Coast Donut Shop is So Popular, the Shelves Are Bare by Mid-Morning
Handmade with care and premium ingredients, Lincoln City Donuts And Coffee draws early-morning crowds and sells out fast.
Yelp Names 15 Oregon Food Carts Among the Best in the Country
Look, we get it—Yelp insists on calling them “food trucks,” but here in Oregon, we know the truth: they’re food carts, and we love them like family. And apparently, the rest of the country is...
10 Easy Oregon Hikes Perfect For Beginners This Spring
Ah, springtime in Oregon—a magical season when the sun teases us with its presence for exactly 3.5 minutes before disappearing behind an eternal wall of clouds. For months, you’ve been wrapped in a burrito of seasonal depression and flannel, doom-scrolling on your...
Heroic Father Proudly Sets Microwave Clock For Daylight Savings Before Everyone Wakes Up
Springfield, OR – In an extraordinary act of selflessness and technical prowess, local father Greg Thompson, 47, successfully adjusted the microwave clock for Daylight Savings Time before anyone in the household even woke up. “I didn’t do it for the recognition,” Greg...
Impatient God Heavily Considering Giving California a “Little Nudge” Into the Ocean
HEAVEN—After years of patience, countless warnings, and multiple disasters that somehow still weren’t enough to inspire change, sources close to the Almighty confirm that God is now “heavily considering” giving California a gentle push into the Pacific by 2030. “I...
New Study: Women Say Six Inches of Subway is Just Right, Footlongs Are ‘Too Much’
A groundbreaking new study has finally settled the age-old debate: according to a nationwide survey, most women agree that a six-inch Subway sandwich is the perfect size. Conducted by the highly respected Institute of Culinary and Statistical Research, the study found...
Exclusive: Oregon Coast Seagulls Admit to Plotting Coordinated Poop Bombs on Shiny Clean Cars
NEWPORT, OR — For years, coastal visitors have suspected foul play when it comes to the mysterious yet highly strategic poop splatters appearing on their vehicles after a peaceful day at the beach. Today, in a shocking and unprecedented confession, Newport’s seagull...
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...