Tyler James was born in Oregon and founded That Oregon Life in 2013 after finding peace and a renewed sense of purpose in the state’s forests, mountains, and coastline. What started as a personal connection to the outdoors became a way to help others discover new places, support local businesses, and appreciate Oregon’s quirks. He writes about local history, outdoor adventures, good food, and the occasional bit of satire, or whatever catches his attention before the coffee wears off.
A large gray whale that had been drifting offshore for days washed up Tuesday morning on the south end of Seaside Beach, drawing attention from scientists and beachgoers along the Oregon coast. The whale, estimated to be about…
Spring on the Oregon coast brings more than just sunshine and wildflowers. It also marks the return of one of the region’s most beloved seabirds. Tufted puffins have begun arriving once again along the shoreline, drawing attention from…
If you’ve been waiting for a night of classic Southern rock under the Oregon sky, this is it. Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd is officially headed to Eugene for a huge live show at the iconic Cuthbert Amphitheater,…
A burst of earthquake activity deep beneath the Pacific Ocean has caught the attention of scientists monitoring the Pacific Northwest—but officials say there’s no reason for concern on land. According to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, a series…
A man who was previously convicted in a high-profile sexual assault case in Oregon is once again in custody following a recent federal arrest in Salem. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Cristobal Felipe-Sarmiento was taken into…
If you thought winter was done with us, think again. The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of the southern Oregon Cascades, and it could bring a pretty serious return to…
SALEM, OR — In what officials are calling a “more compassionate approach to unexpected late-night visitors,” Oregon leaders this week urged residents to set firearms aside and instead engage in calm, respectful dialogue with anyone breaking into their…
If you’ve driven through Tanasbourne lately, you’ve probably noticed it taking shape. The long-awaited In-N-Out Burger in Hillsboro is nearly finished, and for a lot of Oregonians, that means one thing. The burgers are coming. And not just…
There are moments along the Oregon coast that don’t feel real. Not the kind you photograph and move on from. The kind that stop you mid-step, make you question what you’re seeing, and stick with you long after…
There are stories that make you stop, reread the headline, and wonder if it’s satire. This is not one of them. In what might be one of the clearest examples of everything that is wrong with the world…
PORTLAND, OR — Calling the situation “very concerning, very chaotic, frankly a mess,” President Donald Trump issued a firm 48-hour ultimatum Tuesday demanding that the city of Portland “figure it out” or face what he described as “the…
Before we even get to the splashdown, it’s worth understanding why this place hits so differently. Enchanted Forest isn’t some corporate theme park built by a massive company. It’s something much rarer. It was created by Roger Tofte,…