Oregon Safari Owner Pleads Guilty to Animal Neglect, Drugs, and Weapons Charges
BANDON, Ore. — Nearly a year after a dramatic multi-agency raid shut down operations at a controversial Oregon roadside zoo, the park’s owner has now pleaded guilty to dozens of criminal charges tied to animal neglect and a wider web of illegal activity uncovered during the investigation. Brian Tenney, the former owner of West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, entered guilty pleas Monday to 47 charges. The majority stem from the treatment of animals at the facility, including 43 counts of...
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 Insanely Steep Gondola Ride In Oregon Ends At The State’s Highest Restaurant
This is one of those spots where you’ll definitely want to bring your camera to capture photos, as well as binoculars to take in all the stunning scenery.
One of Oregon’s Longest-Running Favorite Donut Shops Opened in 1974
There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's...
This 80,000-Year-Old Underground Cave Is Unlike Anything Else in Oregon
There’s a moment when you reach the top of the staircase at Lava River Cave and feel the air rising from below. It’s cold, steady, and carries that faint mineral scent that tells you this isn’t just...
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!
McMenamins Now Serving THC Infused Seltzers at Oregon Locations Just in Time to Honor Jerry Garcia
McMenamins is turning up the vibes and the cannabinoids this August with the launch of two brand new THC infused seltzers, available now at their Oregon locations. The legendary Pacific Northwest...
You Haven’t Truly Eaten Until You’ve Tried This Legendary Family-Style Steakhouse in Oregon
Savor bold flavors and premium ranch-sourced meats at RBC Steakhouse in Bend, where high-end dining meets sustainability and standout service.
Smoky Goodness And Mouthwatering BBQ Are Front And Center At This Newport Gem
BBQ magic await at The Wilds Tap House & BBQ in Newport, Oregon. Dive into smoky brisket, ribs, wings, and scratch-made sides.
New Study Finds 97% of Hot Springs Nudists Have the Exact Body Type No One Wants to See Naked
A groundbreaking new study from the Oregon Institute of Unwanted Visuals has confirmed what most hot springs visitors already suspected: a shocking 97% of nudists have exactly the kind of body no one, under any circumstances, wants to see unclothed. The study, which...
Cougars on High Alert as Yet Another Human Wanders Into the Woods Without Common Sense
Cougars across Oregon are once again sounding the alarm as yet another human has wandered deep into the wilderness, completely unprepared and blissfully unaware of their surroundings. Local mountain lions, who have spent generations fine-tuning their survival...
Oregon Criminals Now Sentenced to ‘Naughty Time’ – No Recess Until They Learn Their Lesson
Oregon has once again led the way in groundbreaking criminal justice reform by introducing its newest and toughest sentencing policy yet: Naughty Time. Under this bold initiative, criminals will no longer be subjected to outdated punishments like jail time or parole....
“Go On Without Me,” Says Hiker Who Dramatically Sits on Rock, Three Minutes Into Hike
A MODERATELY DIFFICULT TRAIL, SOMEWHERE—What was supposed to be a refreshing morning hike quickly turned into a full-scale melodrama Saturday after local man Todd Reynolds, 44, dramatically collapsed onto a sunbaked rock just three minutes into the trail, breathlessly...
Get Ready, Foodies! Newport’s 2025 Seafood & Wine Festival Begins Today
Come and celebrate the biggest party on the Oregon Coast at the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival this winter! For 48 years, this iconic event has brought together locals and visitors alike to savor the best seafood and finest wines the region has to offer. Sample...
Oregon Claims 4 of the 5 Smokiest Cities in the Nation
As reported by OPB, over the past five years, wildfires have scorched more than 36 million acres of land across the United States. But the destruction extends far beyond the burn zones—wildfire smoke travels hundreds, sometimes thousands, of miles, impacting millions...
HORROR: Grocery Store Filled With Friendly People Instead of Divisive Political Shouting
Your City, USA — In a shocking turn of events that directly contradicts everything seen on television and social media, a local grocery store was reportedly filled with ordinary people shopping peacefully, with zero political arguments, ideological confrontations, or...
Man Downtown Portland Waving Machete Could Use a Hug
A man in downtown Portland, spotted waving a machete in the air and passionately arguing with a lamppost, appears to be in dire need of a hug, according to multiple witnesses who observed the situation with a mix of concern and understanding. "He wasn't really...
Scientists Confirm Oregon Is the Worst Place on Earth in February
A groundbreaking study from the University of Oregon has confirmed what longtime residents have long suspected: Oregon is officially the worst place on Earth to exist during the month of February. “It’s essentially like living inside a wet sock,” said Dr. Philip...
SAD-Stricken Oregonians Seen Photosynthesizing in Public at First Glimpse of Sun
PORTLAND, OR – As Oregon remains firmly locked in its annual five-month-long “Gray Gloom Death Spiral,” residents are reporting extreme cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), with some even exhibiting plant-like behaviors in desperate attempts to absorb any...