History

I Was 15 When Kip Kinkel Opened Fire at My School — 27 Years Later, I Still Remember Everything

Writing this has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, as my eyes start to tear, and I take another deep breath trying to push forward. For 27 years, I’ve carried the weight of that day quietly — but today, for the first time, I’m sharing my personal story. May 21, 1998 was the day our...

Looking Back 45 Years After the Mount St. Helens Eruption

Today marks 45 years since the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens, a day etched into the history of the Pacific Northwest—and the minds of everyone who lived through it. On the morning of May 18, 1980, at 8:32 a.m., the mountain violently exploded, forever reshaping the landscape of...

Oregon Caves Chateau Named One of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places

A beloved Southern Oregon landmark is once again in the spotlight — this time, as one of the most endangered historic places in America. The Oregon Caves Chateau, a nearly century-old lodge tucked away in the Siskiyou Mountains near Cave Junction, was officially named to the National Trust for...

Gun Control’s Racist Past and Measure 114’s Future: Disarming the People Who Need It Most

Gun control in the United States has never truly been about public safety—it has been about control. Throughout history, firearm restrictions have been disproportionately used to disarm Black Americans, marginalized communities, and anyone deemed a "threat" to the government’s power. One of the...

Once a Water Station in 1883, This 15,000-Square-Foot Portland Home Will Leave You Awestruck

There’s something fascinating about Portland’s history that never fails to surprise me. Just when I think I’ve read up on all the city’s historical oddities, I stumble upon something entirely new—at least new to me. That was exactly the case when I recently learned about the Palatine Hill Pumping...
Looking Back 45 Years After the Mount St. Helens Eruption

Looking Back 45 Years After the Mount St. Helens Eruption

Today marks 45 years since the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens, a day etched into the history of the Pacific Northwest—and the minds of everyone who lived through it. On the morning of May 18, 1980, at 8:32 a.m., the mountain violently exploded, forever...

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