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.
As reported by Central Oregon Daily News, the City of Bend has found itself in the middle of an unexpected showdown—this one involving googly eyes, roundabout sculptures, and a surprisingly hefty bill. Eight pieces of Bend’s public art…
Cue the eerie X-Files theme, because something seriously spooky just went down over the skies of Oregon, and it has us wondering if Mulder and Scully are dusting off their trench coats. Over the past weekend, at least…
A missing hiker was rescued Sunday from Shore Acres State Park on the Oregon coast after being lost for nearly two days. Her cries for help alerted search and rescue teams who had been tirelessly looking for her,…
Sam Elliott, the Hollywood icon with the resonant baritone voice and the mustache that has become his signature, has graced the silver screen in countless beloved films. From his role as the gravelly narrator in The Big Lebowski—a…
The holidays on the Oregon coast are truly magical, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than aboard the Candy Cane Express. Operated by the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, this festive train ride combines breathtaking coastal…
The Oregon Zoo has two adorable new arrivals this week, as a pair of orphaned cougar cubs settle in behind the scenes. The littermates, a male and a female, were discovered wandering alone in southwest Washington last month.…
A fatal two-vehicle collision on the foggy afternoon of Saturday, December 7, has left one teen dead and four others hospitalized, shaking the North Eugene community. The crash occurred at the intersection of River Road and Beacon Drive,…
The No. 1 Oregon Ducks defeated the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions, 45-37, in an electrifying Big Ten Championship Game, clinching the title in their first season as Big Ten members. The victory capped a historic 13-0…
Oregon’s reputation as a culinary hotspot just reached a new level. Known for its farm-to-table dining, award-winning wines, and exceptional craft breweries, the state has added another accolade to its impressive résumé: the home of the world’s best…
Two drivers have been formally indicted in connection with a hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a Portland woman in late September. A Multnomah County grand jury handed down the indictments on Wednesday, Nov. 29, against 39-year-old…
LA GRANDE, OR – Residents of La Grande woke up to unsettling news today as an armed robbery took place in the early hours at a home on the 700 block of F Avenue. According to the La…
Earthquake Update: A 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred approximately 45 miles southwest of Eureka, California. The National Tsunami Warning Center has confirmed that no tsunami is expected as a result of this earthquake. Residents who evacuated as a precaution…