Tyler James

2 days ago | thatoregonlife.com | Tyler James

In the remote town of Spray, Oregon—population just a few hundred—something extraordinary has taken root along the banks of the John Day River. What was once a weathered old grain silo is now Ben’s Bar, a cozy riverside hideout that might just be the most unique new drinking spot in the entire state. Tucked away in a place so small you could miss it if you blink, Ben’s Bar already feels like one of Oregon’s best-kept secrets.

3 days ago | thatoregonlife.com | Tyler James

by | May 11, 2025 | News, Satire PORTLAND, OR — In a shocking but deeply on-brand move, Portland officials have unveiled a towering bronze statue of Tonya Harding in the heart of Pioneer Courthouse Square — a tribute to athleticism, Oregon grit, and the art of “solving problems with a skate in hand and a don’t-mess-with-me glare.” Cast in full mid-performance glory, the statue captures Harding with arms outstretched, one leg elegantly raised, and the unmistakable facial expression of someone...

4 days ago | thatoregonlife.com | Tyler James

by | May 10, 2025 | News, Satire SWEET HOME, OREGON — What started as a relaxing weekend drive took a tragic turn Saturday afternoon when local man Derek Mitchell was emotionally ambushed mid-guitar solo during Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird.” According to sources inside the vehicle, Derek had just cranked the volume to a respectful 47 out of 50 as the iconic solo began, when his wife, Nicole, chose that exact moment to revisit the ongoing saga of her friend Kelsey’s second divorce. “It was like...

4 days ago | thatoregonlife.com | Tyler James

by | May 10, 2025 | Humor, News, Satire EUGENE, OR — Local dad Kyle Hendershot will celebrate Mother’s Day tomorrow with a heartfelt gesture that begins with waffles and ends with walls shaking.

4 days ago | thatoregonlife.com | Tyler James

by | May 10, 2025 | Humor, News, Satire Look, I know we’re all supposed to be “maturing” as a city or “de-escalating tactics” or whatever Mayor-Of-The-Month is tweeting now, but I’m starting to feel like Portland’s really lost its spark—literally. I walked downtown yesterday and didn’t see a single dumpster on fire. Not one! How are we supposed to dismantle systems of oppression if we don’t start with the local Chipotle?