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 groundbreaking new study has finally settled the age-old debate: according to a nationwide survey, most women agree that a six-inch Subway sandwich is the perfect size. Conducted by the highly respected Institute of Culinary and Statistical Research,…
NEWPORT, OR — For years, coastal visitors have suspected foul play when it comes to the mysterious yet highly strategic poop splatters appearing on their vehicles after a peaceful day at the beach. Today, in a shocking and…
In a move that has both foodies and entomologists scratching their heads, Impossible Foods has announced their latest innovation: a burger made entirely from 100% ground crickets. Dubbed the Crunchy Classic, this bold new creation promises all the…
A Bend landlord, known among tenants simply as “Greg,” has proudly listed his one-bedroom, one-bath apartment for a “very fair” $3,200 a month, adding that he feels “pretty generous” about the price. “I could be charging way more,”…
Coos Bay has officially been recognized with the prestigious honor of “Best Place People Drive Through on Their Way to Bandon”, as awarded by the esteemed travel magazine Scenic Secrets Quarterly. The recognition comes after an exhaustive survey…
A decades-old mystery may finally be on the brink of resolution. The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office is set to recover a vehicle from the Columbia River near Cascade Locks, a car that could be linked to one…
A dramatic rescue unfolded Wednesday night when emergency responders worked together to save a person trapped inside a vehicle submerged in the McKenzie River. The U.S. Coast Guard, alongside Eugene Springfield Fire, successfully executed the operation, preventing what…
PORTLAND, Ore. – If you ever spent a late night at Shari’s, chain-smoking cigarettes and nursing bottomless coffee refills in the ‘90s, this one stings. Shari’s Café & Pies—once a beacon of 24-hour comfort food, a haven for…
Siletz, Oregon – March 5, 2025 – It has been four harrowing days since 2-year-old Dane Paulsen vanished from his parents’ front yard near Milepost 21 on Highway 229 in Siletz. Despite tireless efforts from law enforcement, search…
There’s something fascinating about Portland’s history that never fails to surprise me. Just when I think I’ve read up on all the city’s historical oddities, I stumble upon something entirely new—at least new to me. That was exactly…
Shoppers at a local grocery store were forced to endure a multi-act opera of chaos Sunday afternoon as a small, shoeless little brat unleashed an earth-shaking tantrum in the produce section. Meanwhile, her mother—clearly a seasoned veteran of…
The search for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen in Siletz, Oregon, has gripped the community, bringing together law enforcement, volunteers, and agencies from across the region in a desperate attempt to find the missing toddler. Since Saturday, March 1, when…