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.
Seven turnovers are difficult enough to stomach on an Oregon football Saturday. Learning afterward that the officials also mishandled the Ducks’ best opportunity to pull even makes a 17-15 loss to UCLA considerably harder to accept. With 2:16…
Meet Juicebox, the four-pound giant Pacific octopus now at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, with a shapeshifter’s name and a planned return to her home reef.
Mount Hood’s Palmer slope was nearly bare before this weekend’s fresh snow. Satellite estimates, glacier research and climbing rangers explain what changed and why a dusting offers little protection.
A new Oregon governor poll puts Tina Kotek ahead of Christine Drazan, 46% to 44%, as ballots prepare to go out. The race remains within the margin of error.
Housing? Taxes? Crime? Oregon voters were thrilled to discover both candidates have mastered the ancient art of blaming each other. OREGON — Thousands of Oregonians reportedly emerged from the latest gubernatorial debate overflowing with optimism after watching two…
Hood River Harvest Festival returns October 9 through 11, 2026, with orchard fruit, regional artists, food vendors, live music, and giant pumpkin carving.
Washington State Ferries said 23 engine-room employees called in sick Monday morning and qualified replacements declined to cover their positions, leaving 13 of the 18 vessels operating that day out of service. The disruption stopped several major routes…
Marlene Gabrielsen named John Ackroyd in a 1977 rape report. His later conviction and suspected Highway 20 killings left Oregon families waiting for answers.