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.
If you’re looking for a weekend escape to recharge, this cozy log cabin near Bend, Oregon, might just be calling your name. Imagine unwinding in a rustic yet modern retreat with all the essentials: a crackling gas fireplace,…
Authorities are on the lookout in Oregon for 42-year-old fugitive Christian Bert Fischer, who escaped an arrest attempt in Idaho and may now be hiding in Oregon. Fischer, convicted of a child sex crime in Florida, is reportedly…
JOHN DAY – After weeks of worry and searching, missing John Day resident Hannah Pereira has been located in Multnomah County, according to a statement from Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley. Sheriff McKinley informed our team on October…
Oregon’s Astoria-Megler Bridge stands as a marvel of engineering, offering breathtaking views of the twinkling hills of Astoria and the expansive mouth of the Columbia River. This steel cantilevered truss bridge, painted a pale green, spans 4.1 miles,…
The last Blockbuster store in Bend, Oregon, has become the target of a viral rumor claiming it will close its doors on October 31, 2024. Social media posts have been widely shared, announcing the supposed end of this…
Related investigation: Housing costs are central to Oregon’s homelessness crisis, but the treatment system matters too. Read our documented history of how Oregon closed its large mental hospitals without fully building the community care meant to replace them.…
Just on the heels of Shari's permanently closing, Denny’s has announced plans to shutter 150 of its lowest-performing restaurants as part of an effort to revitalize its declining sales. However, the company has not yet revealed which specific…
Following up on our article from yesterday, which discussed the swirling rumors and social media chatter about Shari’s Restaurants closing down, we now have official confirmation: all of Shari’s Oregon locations have closed their doors. The 24-hour pie…
It feels like the end of an era. For many of us who grew up in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, Shari’s Cafe & Pies wasn’t just another chain restaurant—it was a gathering place, a part of our…
Two years have passed since Tammy Pitkin mysteriously vanished, and her family is still searching for answers. Airaka Laughlin-Bento, Tammy's sister, shared a somber message on the anniversary of her disappearance: “Two years ago today, Tammy was believed…
900 caves, pretty wildflowers, stunning vistas, and oh yeah, did we mention that it's not far from the Oregon-California border? A year pass gets you in here and at Crater Lake National Park!
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast on Thursday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 4:58 p.m., approximately 75 miles west of Coos Bay. Earthquakes are not uncommon off…