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 woman was arrested Thursday night in Eugene after allegedly trying to set fire to a tent with a mother and daughter inside, according to Eugene Police. At approximately 11:20 p.m. on September 17, the mother and daughter…
Portland’s largest overnight-only homeless shelter has closed, almost exactly one year after it opened in the Pearl District as a major piece of the city’s effort to get more people sleeping indoors. The Northrup Shelter could hold as…
If your idea of a pumpkin patch involves quietly wandering through a field, choosing one respectable orange pumpkin, and heading home before lunch, Bauman’s is about to dramatically complicate your plans. Bauman’s Harvest Festival officially opens for the…
A new manslaughter indictment names Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson, whose remains have not been found. The case’s history includes years of investigation, a disputed early-release narrative and troubling reports about supervision. Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson’s siblings described a sister with…
A new federal lawsuit is challenging Oregon’s restrictions on visiting gun owners, opening another legal fight while the state’s long-running dispute over Measure 114 remains unresolved. Filed September 11, the case questions whether Oregon can exclude certain nonresidents…
UPDATE: We’re relieved and happy to share that Emmalynn “Emma” Slaughter has been found and is home safe. Thank you to everyone who shared her story, kept an eye out, and helped spread the word. A Clackamas County…
I visited Kelly’s Brighton Marina last year and discovered one of the North Coast’s best hands-on getaways: camp beside Nehalem Bay, rent the crabbing gear, and have your legal Dungeness catch cooked at the marina.
There is a stretch of summer in Oregon when a drive through Clackamas County can lead somewhere unexpectedly theatrical. One minute, you are following familiar farmland roads south of Portland. The next, you are hearing the ring of…
Where to find Oregon’s best fall waterfall hikes in 2026, with peak-color timing, trail distance, difficulty, closure notes and the right hike for every kind of autumn day.
If you’re heading south through Portland anytime over the next several weeks, your usual route is about to look very different. Beginning Friday night, September 11, the Oregon Department of Transportation will shut down southbound Interstate 5 through…