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14 Cold Cases In Oregon That Still Have Authorities Baffled

14 Cold Cases In Oregon That Still Have Authorities Baffled

by Danielle Denham | Sep 7, 2021 | Crime & Missing Persons, Featured, History

A cold case is defined as a homicide or murder that has been thoroughly investigated, with all leads exhausted, yet remains unsolved. Something about these scenarios is oddly captivating to the human psyche. I grew up watching Unsolved Mysteries as a kid (can...
The Historic Ben Jones Bridge, Also Known as Rocky Creek Bridge

The Historic Ben Jones Bridge, Also Known as Rocky Creek Bridge

by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 7, 2021 | Featured, History, Interesting, Oregon Coast, Travel

Just two miles south of Depoe Bay along the old Highway 101 sits the historic Ben Jones Bridge (known as the Rocky Creek Bridge to some). The Ben Jones Bridge viewpoint is the perfect spot to watch waves crash and dance over the rocks, and is one of our favorite spots...
There’s a Little Piece of Oregon In This Photo From the Moon

There’s a Little Piece of Oregon In This Photo From the Moon

by Danielle Denham | Sep 6, 2021 | Bend, Central Oregon, History, Interesting, Photos, Weird Oregon

The only real backstory you need is this: From 1964-1966, NASA trained Apollo astronauts on the rocky surfaces of lava-flow abundant near Bend, Oregon. Through his training there, astronaut Jim Irwin became well-acquainted with Floyd Watson, Bend’s building...
In-N-Out Possibly Coming To Portland Metro Area

In-N-Out Possibly Coming To Portland Metro Area

by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 4, 2021 | Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Interesting, News, Portland Stories & Local News, Restaurants

If you’re in love with In-N-Out Burger’s delicious fries and burgers and live in the Portland Metro area, you may soon be able to grab your favorite meal close to home. In-N-Out Bought A New Property In Tualatin Oregon The Portland Business Journal...
We Ate the Best Breakfast EVER in Lincoln City Oregon

We Ate the Best Breakfast EVER in Lincoln City Oregon

by Danielle Denham | Sep 4, 2021 | Featured, Food & Drink, Lincoln City, News, Oregon Coast

When the original little red-painted building burned nearly to the ground in July 2019, a community mourned. The cafe was a pit stop en route to the coast for Oregonians since the 1920s. I remember visiting Otis Cafe at its old location on the way to visit friends in...
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