Will gold mining return to Oregon? What this Portland historian learned from the past

Before Oregon was known for timber, it was known for gold. That’s the underlying message of the new book “Oregon Gold: A ...

How did Oregon get its name? These are the likely origins

Many theories have been floated about the origin of the name "Oregon," but one has emerged as the most likely.

Forgotten VHS tape shows how The Oregonian celebrated 150 years

Twenty-five years ago, a very different-looking newspaper celebrated its 150th anniversary. In 2000, as part of its ...

Oregon’s secret museums: The fascinating stories hiding in church basements and small towns

That got co-host Jamie Hale to gush about one of his favorite small museums in Oregon: a quiet museum in the basement of the ...