Tyler James

Founder & Editor · That Oregon Life

Tyler James

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.

Articles by Tyler James

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Springfield Could Finally Get Its Own Farmers Market in 2026

Springfield foodies, your produce prayers may have just been answered. For years, locals have watched their neighbors in Eugene enjoy the lively Lane County Farmers Market—and now, Springfield might be next in line. As reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield,…

Portland Man Killed After Hitting Pothole on E-Scooter

PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland family is mourning the loss of Randy Phelps, who was taken off life support last week after suffering critical injuries in an e-scooter crash caused by a pothole in Southeast Portland, in a…