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.
We first wrote about the Bowpicker back in 2017, and nearly a decade later it remains one of the most iconic food stops on the Oregon Coast. In a state full of incredible seafood, trendy coastal restaurants, and…
When we first saw chatter online about Kyron Horman being “mentioned in the Epstein files,” we’ll be honest with you. Like everyone else, we leaned forward. After 15 years without answers, you want something. Anything. A break. A…
PORTLAND, OR — In a stunning triumph for modern public policy, local gang member Rico “Lil Torque” Martinez announced Sunday night that he has canceled a planned armed robbery after discovering that new gun control laws officially take…
The 14 year old boy who was critically injured in last week’s shooting is now awake, alert, and talking according to a recent report by KEZI. After undergoing two separate brain surgeries, his family says he woke up…
There are certain restaurants that become part of a town’s identity. Not just places you grab dinner, but places woven into memories. Since 1978, Track Town Pizza has been one of those places in Eugene. Now, that same…
Oregon drivers just got hit again. According to AAA, the average price of regular gasoline in Oregon jumped 22 cents in one week, landing at $3.91 per gallon as of February 24. Meanwhile, the national average rose just…
We weren’t planning to stop. That’s usually how the best Oregon coast discoveries happen. We were driving along Highway 30, the kids half asleep in the backseat, the Columbia River stretching out beside us in that moody gray…
In what experts are calling “either the boldest social experiment of the decade or a cry for help,” a Portland woman reportedly left her bicycle completely unlocked for a full 17 seconds on a busy, tree-lined city block…
What started as a quiet Sunday morning in Puerto Vallarta quickly turned into something far more chaotic. A Beaverton woman spending the winter in the popular Mexican beach city says she watched at least 17 fires break out…
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling a deeply troubling development, a 34 year old Portland resident has been placed on a community watchlist after failing to attend, organize, or aggressively livestream a single protest this week.…
After more than three decades on Lawrence Street, Eugene’s REI is packing up the climbing ropes, hiking boots, and paddleboards and heading across town. The outdoor co-op has called downtown home since 1992, tucked into the old Eugene…
EUGENE, Ore. — What began as a quick Saturday morning run for paper towels and a rotisserie chicken has reportedly turned into a full coming-of-age saga for local father Brent Halvorsen, who aged approximately 14 years while waiting…