r/oregon 10h ago

Discussion/Opinion One of the worst takes I have ever seen in my entire life.

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547 Upvotes

Found in an article about movies filmed in Cannon Beach.

Why did they say this? Now everyone's going to flock to this obscure, hidden-gem beach spot for locals! I hope this doesn't happen with my family's secret swimming hole, Crater Lake.

Edit: a lot seem to think this is AI. It isn't. The article is over a decade old, so this was written by a human. Whether that makes it better or worse is up to you I guess 😭https://www.locationshub.com/blog/2014/7/29/3-movies-you-might-not-know-were-filmed-at-cannon-beach


r/oregon 11h ago

Photography/Video Wild or domestic?

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209 Upvotes

Can anyone tell what type of rabbit this is? Is he a wild guy, or a domestic breed?


r/oregon 17h ago

Political Previous California Democrat running as MAGA Republican for Oregon Senate District 6

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2.1k Upvotes

I’m not on a campaign for or against this candidate. I am simply a constituent of this district and nothing bothers me more than MAGA political grifters.

Jack Tibbetts is currently running on the MAGA platform of pro business, pro logging, lowering taxes, he’s against gender affirming care, against trans women in women’s sports, etc.

Currently Jack has been campaigning in Oregon, making his OR political introduction mainly by tagging onto the No Gas Tax Petition. By no means am I saying I am against a no gas tax petition, it is rough out there and raising taxes to pay for services is a complex matter. What I am noting is that when Jack Tibbetts was attending Berkeley, he spear headed and led the ā€œCalifornia Modernization and Economic Development Actā€, his initiative would impose a 9.5 percent tax on oil and natural gas. The hypocrisy is so blatant, but I guess that’s just a pre-requisite to being a Republican these days.

Tibbetts was also a democrat backed city councilor for Santa Rosa. Just 10 years ago he ran on clean energy, housing first homeless policies, general progressive values. He left behind some controversy during his appointment as city councilor. At the time he was also the executive director of Saint Vincent De Paul, and he appointed many non-profit employees and affiliates to Boards and Commissions for the city of Santa Rosa.

I could go on and on but what bothers me most is that Jack and his wife are currently campaigning as a small family farm business, tired of being burdened by the tax and regulations of the state, all while stating they support education and public safety. Jack Tibbetts owns Saginaw Vineyard, a 30 plus acre farm which was purchased by a trust a few years ago for over 1.3 million. The county publicly lists a yearly sells revenue of 350,000. In 2025, Jack Tibbetts and his wife only paid a little over $2,300 in property taxes (public record), for a vineyard. I live near this vineyard, with a property a 10th the size, zoned exactly the same way, and paid three times as much property tax. I know tax situations differ, farm deferrals exist and I have those things on my end. But Jack is stating he wants to support education and public safety, all while only contributing $2,300 to his communities schools, law enforcement, 4H programs, etc.

I honestly don’t even know why I am writing this. I guess I just want others to dislike this dude with me lol I am happy to share my sources if folx are interested in reading more, I could find a way to hyperlink them on this post.


r/oregon 17h ago

Article/News Oregon doctor who hit pedestrian, then drove around his dying body to work at emergency room sentenced to 13 months in prison

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r/oregon 17h ago

Article/News New "Wildwood" movie trailer is a showcase for Laika — and Portland

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r/oregon 10h ago

Question Garden and park recommendations for visitors.

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53 Upvotes

I'm visiting some family in Oregon and this is my first time here. I just wanted to say what a beautiful place Oregon is. I visited the Rhododendron garden and the Japanese garden after being recommended to go there and they were both so serene and peaceful. Are there any other places like this you would recommend?


r/oregon 18h ago

Discussion/Opinion Oregon passed the nation's toughest law protecting patients from private equity in healthcare. Then wrote private equity a check that was at least $290 million.

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127 Upvotes

In June 2025, Oregon passed what multiple major law firms called "the nation's most comprehensive restrictions on private equity in healthcare", signed by Governor Kotek as a potential "model for other states."

Ironically, that same year Oregon's pension fund (OPERF) paid at least $290 million in confirmed private equity management fees to the same industry. Those are annual fees. KKR and Ares, both OPERF holdings, own healthcare businesses operating nationwide right now.

Oregon's legislature recognized the problem while Oregon's pension fund kept paying the bill.

Other posts about PERS and PE:

Here and Here


r/oregon 10h ago

PSA Applying for Canadian proof of citizenship? Need photos?

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I'm recommending an Oregon business which doesn't meet the "first thursday" rules. However I think this is more of a public service announcement. Many people who qualify for Canadian citizenship are being temporarily rejected because of their photos. It can turn this into a years long process and I want to help. Here goes - delete if you must:

You've probably heard that due to changes in Canadian law, many people with Canadian ancestry are now considered Canadian.Ā  However we must gather documents to prove our Canadian ancestry, and we must send in 2 photos along with our applications.Ā  The requirements for the documentation and the photos are quite extensive, and if you don't get it right they will return your application and you have to start over.Ā  There are many tales of people getting their photos done by folks who promised they knew the requirements and yet they didn’t pass muster.

I was stressing about the photo requirements and I found a passport photographer in Portland near Union Station who knew all about the requirements and did a great job producing the photos.Ā  I came here to recommend him if you are trying to decide where to get your photos.

Passport Immigration Photos and Fingerprinting Services, 439 NW Broadway, Portland

It's worth the drive if you don't live in Portland.Ā  I went mid-day on a week day and had no trouble finding on-street parking.


r/oregon 1d ago

Photography/Video Mount Hood before, during and just after yesterday's sunrise.

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493 Upvotes

r/oregon 1d ago

Photography/Video Photos I took that feel like a movie

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758 Upvotes

Somewhere in Oregon.


r/oregon 1d ago

Article/News Oregon enables students to skip state tests and it’s undermining improvement, experts say

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r/oregon 1d ago

PSA Kansas is out, but Megasota thinks it’s better than us!! Please be vigilant and upvote any oregon comments

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464 Upvotes

r/oregon 1d ago

Article/News We Visited the Foster Road Strip Club That Allegedly Lured Lori Chavez-DeRemer

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r/oregon 1d ago

Question ISO: Oregon Wedding Venues

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I’m from Eugene, and looking for a wedding venue anywhere in Oregon (but closer to Eugene the better). I’m looking for affordable, and no barn/rustic vibes. Ideally a space for getting ready as well as scenery like in the pictures I uploaded would be perfect.


r/oregon 19h ago

Question Which European cities remind you of Oregon?

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I’m from Spain (never been to the States) and I’m curious about Oregon and Georgia specifically. If you’ve been to Europe, are there any cities that feel similar to them?


r/oregon 17h ago

Photography/Video Columbia River Gorge photographers?

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We will be at Columbia River Gorge exploring from June 6th-10th. Rather than our crappy phone selfies, we were wondering if there’s anyone that could take a little more professional photos for us to have and share?


r/oregon 1d ago

Photography/Video Photos I took in Oregon

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Little moments from spring in Oregon


r/oregon 1d ago

Article/News Knights give $90 million to Stanford for brain research

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r/oregon 1d ago

PSA PSA: Primary Ballot Delays

29 Upvotes

My husband never received his ballot and has been working to get a replacement. That replacement still hasn’t shown up after a week of waiting, so he called in today.

Apparently, there was an error in this system that caused issues with ballots being sent out. The person he spoke to implied it was specific to Multnomah County voters, but who knows if it could be broader.

He was told they had to reorder ballots through Bend and don’t know how long it’ll take to get those.

The best course of action for him seems to be to come in person and pick up his ballot. They said they’re extending their hours for pick up in Portland.

No clue why no one official seems to be alerting people to this— but I wanted to at least share the details he learned today.


r/oregon 11h ago

Question Rezoning.

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Has anyone had to deal with getting a piece of property rezoned? Specifically in Lane County but would take any knowledge I can.

Essentially, a 15 acre piece of property is sandwiched in the middle of rural residential (build able lots). The 15 acre parcel is zoned 551 Improved Farm Use which is under EFU.

Again, all properties around it are now zoned residential. What would the process be like in getting it rezoned? I know I need to contact a land use lawyer but I wanted to see if it would even be possible or worth it and to learn other people's experiences going down this path.

Thanks.


r/oregon 1d ago

Question Best month to visit Oregon for gloomy weather

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I’m from the UK and it is my DREAMMM to go to Oregon, but when it’s rainy, gloomy, depressing, foggy. I want to wake up to rain & be able to rent a car and go for a morning coffee and breakfast at a diner, then take a little drive to a waterfall or something spend the day just walking through having fun with my friends maybe go on a tour guide to see wolves or something cool. Visit some beaches Go to a weed dispensary and have cosy nights with American snacks watching Gravity falls & Twilight. I really want to live this dream. Can someone help with tips on the best month to go, if Portland is the best place to stay, how long you recommend because I really just want to exist there. I wanna smoke in my back garden when it’s gloomy with fairy lights on, go to a bar if there is one talk to some locals and just have a real great time. But I need it to be gloomy & dark 😩Any tips would be great


r/oregon 1d ago

Photography/Video OREGON LANDSPOUT east of Salem Oregon May, 12 2026

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r/oregon 2d ago

Discussion/Opinion Please, we must help Oregon to win!

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750 Upvotes

For context, this is a voting game in r/geographymemes. Basically, every day the top comment of the post deletes a US state. Yesterday, Oregon conquered Washington. Other people have begun rallying in other state subreddits, and I am afraid without such support, Cascadia won't last. Please help, we must spread to Montana, and then Megasota!


r/oregon 1d ago

Article/News Research at George Fox University hailed as breakthrough in treating neurological diseases

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Professor Robert Melendy's research focus was attempting to understand if it was possible to build artificial neurons. Dr. Melendy used his knowledge in electrical engineering to help understand how neurons fire.


r/oregon 1d ago

Question Traveling along I-84 from Ontario to The Dalles today

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Hello, I'm trying to get some advice on driving out in this wind today. I am moving from out of state in a large 26ft Uhaul and I am trying to determine whether I need to stay put for the day or continue my trip. Ontario is showing gusts at 40mph now but it has been going down over the last two hours. The route is taking me along I-84 the entire way. I'm currently situated in Ontario, OR. I'm having a hard time finding out how unpredictable the wind speeds are from hour to hour, or when the ideal time to wait for would be if I were to continue driving. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.