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.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following severe storms that impacted the state in mid-December. According to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, storms between Dec.…
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — What was supposed to be a routine massage has now led to criminal charges for a Springfield therapist who says he was simply following the “direction of tension.” According to court documents, Matthew Christopher Ramos…
It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since Danielle and I pulled off Highway 78 and into the quiet stillness of southeastern Oregon. Back in 2016, we began a 900-mile road trip and spent our first night…
Portland has officially reached the point where a gun free building might soon come with an asterisk. After a recent protest disrupted a City Council meeting, Portland Councilor Loretta Smith announced she is drafting an ordinance that would…
ST. HELENS, Ore. — In news that will shock absolutely no one who’s been paying attention to St. Helens lately, a former local cheer coach has now been convicted of sexual abuse and furnishing alcohol to a minor.…
If you’ve been quietly mourning the loss of Izzy’s Pizza in Oregon — the buffet trays, the birthday parties, the sound of arcade games humming in the background — you’re not alone. For years, families across the state…
A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a late-night shooting in Eugene. At 9:46 p.m. on February 17, callers began reporting shots fired in the Marche Chase Drive and Kinsrow Avenue area of Eugene, along with…
Tucked into the rolling hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, The Allison Inn & Spa has once again found itself in the national spotlight — and this time, it’s for something truly special. The luxury resort in Newberg was…
SALEM, OR — Declaring it “a proud milestone in collectible governance,” a Portland-based toy startup announced Tuesday the release of limited-edition Tina Kotek Action Figures to celebrate what promotional materials describe as her status as America’s Most Popular…
Oregon lawmakers have decided that when federal immigration agents step onto school property, the most urgent priority is sending out a notification blast. On Tuesday, the Oregon House passed House Bill 4079, requiring public schools, colleges, and universities…
In case you missed it, Oregon politics delivered another masterclass this week in how things definitely don’t look questionable at all. On Monday, during a work session of the House Judiciary Committee, an amendment tied to House Bill…
There’s a certain kind of place you don’t expect much from. It smells faintly of saltwater and bait. The parking lot has trucks with crab pots in the back. Someone is walking out with a bag of tackle…