by Tyler James | Aug 15, 2024 | Food & Drink, Restaurants
Driving through the winding roads of Oregon Route 22, it’s easy to miss the little town of Mill City. Nestled along the North Santiam River, this quiet place, with a population just under 2,000, might seem like a typical stopover on your way to somewhere else. But...
by Tyler James | Aug 14, 2024 | News
Exciting news for Bend residents! The current Costco on Bend's eastside has announced its upcoming move to a brand-new location on the northside, set to open on October 19. This impressive new 52-acre site, located off Highway 20 between Cooley Road and Robal Lane,...
by Tyler James | Aug 14, 2024 | News
A 70-year-old Florida man was miraculously rescued after falling into the treacherous Devils Churn on the Oregon coast. Despite the dangerous conditions, he managed to swim to safety on a small ledge before being rescued by Yachats Rural Fire Protection District...
by Danielle Denham | Aug 14, 2024 | Crime, Featured, News, Press Release
Early Monday morning in southern Oregon, a routine traffic stop on I-5 took a dangerous turn. At around 8 a.m., an Oregon State Police trooper, accompanied by a K-9 unit, pulled over a semi-truck cab for a minor traffic violation in Jackson County. What started as a...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 14, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Featured, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Travel
Hours from Portland or any other big cities, there's a cool spot in Condon that offers a nostalgic experience that will take you back to the charm of old-time drive-in diners. Classic burgers, fries, shakes and deep fried pickles speak to a simpler time when life just...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 13, 2024 | News, Oregon Economy
Meritage Group, the investment firm that acquired Les Schwab Tire Centers in 2020, is reportedly considering selling the iconic tire company. According to a Reuters report, Meritage has brought in Goldman Sachs to oversee the potential sale, which could value the...
by Tyler James | Aug 13, 2024 | Adventures
Living in Oregon certainly comes with its challenges, but when you look at the big picture, I’d say we’ve got it pretty damn good here. As someone who fully acknowledges the many challenges our state is currently facing and is certainly not thrilled with some of the...
by Tyler James | Aug 11, 2024 | News, Wildfires
Seeing Oregon's landscape turn into a blazing inferno is truly terrifying. The sheer scale of the devastation, with more than 1.4 million acres scorched by relentless wildfires, is beyond comprehension. For those of us who cherish Oregon’s natural beauty, it’s...
by Tyler James | Aug 10, 2024 | Entertainment, News
While "Yellowstone" has become a cultural juggernaut with a massive following, I personally find it to be one of the most overrated shows on television. Despite its widespread popularity, the series often leaves me feeling bored and unengaged. Ironically, though, I...
by Tyler James | Aug 10, 2024 | Adventures, News
At That Oregon Life, the safety and well-being of missing children is one of our highest priorities. We want to bring attention to a 12-year-old foster child who is currently missing and believed to be in danger. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has...
