Bi-Mart to Shut Down Cascade Farm and Outdoor Stores This Spring
Bi-Mart is hitting pause on one of its side projects. The employee-owned retailer announced it will close all Cascade Farm and Outdoor stores this spring, shifting its focus back to expanding Bi-Mart locations across the Northwest. The decision affects five Cascade stores, a chain that first launched in Walla Walla, Washington in 2014 and most recently opened a location in Springfield in 2024. While the concept didn’t last long, Bi-Mart says the move is about tightening its focus and...
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.
Senate Approval Advances Protection For “Oregon’s Grand Canyon”
Towering rocks that look like a honeycomb, scrubby brush and plants that exist nowhere else on earth, and a sense of awe are what greet you when you step into the spectacular Owyhee Canyonlands. It’s our job to protect this magical place for future generations.
This Family-Owned Gem in Oregon Serves Irresistible East Coast-Style Italian Cuisine
Cozy and nostalgic, DeNicola’s is a throwback to the East coast Italian-American diners of decades past. It’s unpretentious, inviting, and exactly what you want when craving comfort food.
Are You Ready For The “Big One?” Most Oregon Highways Will Be Knocked Out
Are you prepared for grocery stores to be empty? For roads into and out of your area to be so damaged that travel by road will likely be impossible for months, or potentially even years afterwards?
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!
Oregon Lottery Confirms Shari’s Statewide Shutdown, Employees Left Without Warning
Following up on our article from yesterday, which discussed the swirling rumors and social media chatter about Shari’s Restaurants closing down, we now have official confirmation: all of Shari’s...
This Restaurant In Oregon’s Wine Country Will Transport You Straight To Spain
For a taste of Spain with a Northwest twist, La Rambla stands out as a go-to spot in McMinnville. La Rambla Restaurant & Bar is a culinary treasure in McMinnville, right in the heart of Oregon’s...
Become a Gourmet Chef at This Unique Farm-to-Table Cooking School in Oregon
Ready to learn, laugh, and feast? This is a food adventure, and at the end of the night, you may find it hard to leave.
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,...