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Oregon Petition That Could Criminalize Hunting Falls Short In Initial Signature Check
9+ hour, 30+ min ago (1269+ words) A sweeping Oregon initiative that could upend hunting, fishing, ranching and food production across the state has failed its first major test on the road to the November ballot. Initiative Petition 28, promoted by supporters as the “PEACE Act,” did not…...
Radical Oregon Measure To Criminalize Hunting, Fishing, And Ranching Moves Closer To Ballot
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1475+ words) by Tyler James | Jul 6, 2026 | News, Politics An absurd Oregon ballot proposal that would radically reshape hunting, fishing, farming, ranching, animal research, wildlife management, and even ordinary food production has cleared a major procedural hurdle, bringing one of the most sweeping…...
Hundreds Take To The Clackamas River In Protest Of Paddle Permit Signed By Tina Kotek
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (578+ words) by Tyler James | Jun 14, 2026 | News Hundreds of Oregonians hit the Clackamas River this weekend for a "Float for Freedom" event aimed at pushing back against what many (including ourselves) see as yet another unnecessary fee imposed by Salem politicians. Armed…...
Who Is David Michelson? The Man Behind Oregon's IP28, One of
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1244+ words) by Tyler James | May 30, 2026 | Fishing, Hunting, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, Wildlife Until recently, most Oregonians had probably never heard the name David Michelson. Now, thanks to Initiative Petition 28, or IP28, his campaign has become one of the most talked-about political issues in…...
Were Wolves Once Native To Oregon? Growing Populations Fuel One Of The State's Biggest Debates
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1633+ words) by Danielle Denham | May 28, 2026 | Conservation, Featured, History, ODFW, Wildlife Spend enough time in Oregon and eventually the wolf debate finds its way into the conversation. Maybe it starts around a campfire in Eastern Oregon. Maybe it shows up in the…...
Yes, Really: Last Summer, Oregon Planned to Fine River Floaters Without a Permit
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (772+ words) by Tyler James | May 14, 2026 | News, Not Satire As Oregon prepares for another summer of floating rivers, paddleboarding, and drifting downstream with friends, many residents still remember the bizarre controversy that made headlines across the state last year. Not because it…...
The Heartbreaking Story Of Keiko, The Real Orca Behind Free Willy And His Time In Oregon
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1689+ words) by Tyler James | May 7, 2026 | Conservation, History, Oregon Coast, Wildlife For millions of people who grew up in the 1990s, Free Willy was more than just a movie. It was emotional, unforgettable, and for many kids, it was the very first time…...
This Surreal Blue Glow On Oregon Beaches Looks Like Something From Another Planet
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (1161+ words) There are moments along the Oregon coast that don’t feel real. This is one of those moments. Under the right conditions, on the right night, the ocean itself can begin to glow. Not faintly. Not something you need a camera…...
Seagull Maintains Unbroken Eye Contact While Committing Fry Theft
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (387+ words) by Tyler James | Jan 27, 2026 | Humor, News, Satire CANNON BEACH, OR — Witnesses confirmed Tuesday that a local seagull brazenly stole several French fries from an unattended basket while maintaining prolonged, unblinking eye contact with the victim, clearly signaling that the theft…...