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...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 10, 2024 | Featured, History, History, Interesting, Southern Oregon, Travel
Cozy rooms with white wood walls, pretty quilts adorning the beds, and good lighting. Oh yeah, did we mention ghosts? You can't forget the ghosts when describing the historic Wolf Creek Inn just north of Grant's Pass, Oregon. This cute little inn used to be a welcome...
by Danielle Denham | Aug 9, 2024 | Featured, History, Interesting
If you live in the Pacific Northwest there's a good likelihood that the land you're standing on is part of a massive floodplain; silt, and rock deposits swept here from Montana during the end of the last Ice Age. The floods advanced with a vengeance, unstoppable and...
by Tyler James | Aug 9, 2024 | Entertainment, Events, News
The rich, unmistakable aroma of garlic is filling the air in North Plains, Oregon, as the 2024 Elephant Garlic Festival kicks off today. Running from August 9th to 11th at Jessie Mays Community Park, this year’s festival is more exciting than ever, celebrating its...
