Trump Orders Maps Updated To Show Portland As “Poop” Starting Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Declaring that Portland had “become a total disaster, maybe the worst in history,” President Donald Trump announced Friday that all official U.S. maps will be updated to replace the name Portland with the word Poop, effective Monday. “They’ve ruined that city. Everyone’s left, everyone tells me it’s like living in hell. So we’re just calling it what it is: Poop,” Trump told Fox News in a morning call-in, adding that cartographers were “lined up, begging to make the change...
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 Old Fashioned Store Is a Treasure Trove of History in Oregon
This cozy little store is filled to the brim with charm, and sits just a minute down the road from the historic Grave Creek covered bridge.
Oregon Caves National Monument Starts Starry New Chapter As Dark Sky Park
Oregon Caves isn’t just about underground adventures in the famed “Marble Halls of Oregon.” Now it’s also a haven for experiencing the magic of an unspoiled night sky—a rarity in today’s light-polluted world.
Video Shows Close Call as Woman Nearly Swept Away by King Tide on Oregon Coast
A woman visiting Cannon Beach had a harrowing encounter with the ocean on Thursday when she was nearly swept out to sea by a King Tide. The Cannon Beach Police Department released a video of the...
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!
These Giant Cinnamon Rolls Are Putting a Small Oregon Bakery on the Map
If you’ve ever driven down I-5 between Eugene and Cottage Grove, you may have seen the giant billboards advertising the Creswell Bakery. You may have even brushed these off as a marketing gimmick,...
Locals Are Obsessed With the 16-Inch Pancakes at This Classic Oregon Diner
If breakfast is your favorite meal, like it is mine, then finding a good spot that hits all the right notes is an absolute joy. After all, there's something truly special about starting your day...
The Old Fashioned Drive-In Restaurant In Oregon That Hasn’t Changed In Decades
Fries, chocolate chip mint ice cream and a juicy bacon burger is comfort food a its finest. It’s the kind of meal that satisfies after a long drive or road trip.
Police Plead for Help in Finding 12-Year-Old Eugene Boy Believed to Be in Danger
At That Oregon Life, the safety and well-being of missing children is one of our highest priorities. We want to bring attention to a 12-year-old foster child who is currently missing and believed to be in danger. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has...
From Garlic Ice Cream to Parades, Oregon’s 2024 Garlic Festival Starts Today
The rich, unmistakable aroma of garlic is filling the air in North Plains, Oregon, as the 2024 Elephant Garlic Festival kicks off today. Running from August 9th to 11th at Jessie Mays Community Park, this year’s festival is more exciting than ever, celebrating its...
Wildfire Forces ‘Go Now’ Level 3 Evacuations at Henry Hagg Lake in Oregon
A wildfire erupted near Henry Hagg Lake on Thursday afternoon, triggering an immediate level 3 "go now" evacuation for the community of Cherry Grove. As an Oregonian who has witnessed these destructive fires year after year, it’s hard not to feel a growing...
Oregon Shines as One of the Top U.S. States for Scenic Proposal Spots
The Oregonian reports that Oregon has been highlighted in a recent survey ranking the top 10 U.S. states for "picture-perfect" proposal spots. The survey, conducted by Nieuwe Casino, analyzed Instagram hashtags such as ‘#[location]engagement’, ‘#[location]proposal’,...
Siletz Tribe Brings Oregon to Life with 2024 Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, hosted annually by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is set to unfold this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Siletz. This cherished event, deeply rooted in tradition for the Siletz community and other Indigenous peoples, is open to...
Deputies Rescue Family of Five Stranded on the Willamette River
As reported by KGW, a family found themselves in a perilous situation after one of their inflatable rafts deflated while they were floating near Corvallis. On Monday, the family was navigating the Willamette River on two inflatable rafts tied together when they...
Thursday Brings Hazy Skies and Poor Air Quality Across Oregon
Air quality advisories will remain active until at least 8 p.m. on Thursday for the Portland-Vancouver metro area, the Willamette Valley, and the Columbia River Gorge. These alerts have been issued by the Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of...
Beat the Heat and Spot Majestic Wildlife on This Oregon Coast Wildlife Refuge
Looking for a unique outdoor adventure in Oregon where you can see incredible views that doesn’t feel like you're roasting in a campfire when you arrive? Well The Oregon Coast is typically much cooler in the summer season, and Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge...
Oregon Under Statewide Smog and Smoke Advisories
As reported by the Oregon Capital Chronicle, smoke and smog are severely impacting much of Oregon's air quality, state officials announced on Wednesday. By mid-day, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had issued an air advisory for 20 of Oregon’s 36...
With 1.3 Million Acres Burned, Oregon Is About To Set A New Wildfire Record
Oregon's wildfire season shows no signs of slowing, with 1.3 million acres already burned or currently burning across the state, and 34 large fires still active. Five of these fires have each consumed over 100,000 acres. Via the Idaho Capital Sun, Carol Connolly,...