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A box of letters changes the way a daughter feels about Veterans Day
A box of letters changes the way a daughter feels about Veterans Day
Underage Marine became one of World War II’s daring ‘Thieves’ of Saipan; he landed in Oregon after military career
Underage Marine became one of World War II’s daring ‘Thieves’ of Saipan; he landed in Oregon after military career
Herbert McBride was only 15 when he enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He saw combat in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Portland Japanese Garden exhibit offers glimpse inside Manzanar prison camp (review)
Portland Japanese Garden exhibit offers glimpse inside Manzanar prison camp (review)
The culminating show of the garden's “year of peace,” “Healing Nature” includes photographs by Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange and Toyo Miyatake.
After 101 years, the Kiwanis Club of Portland votes to disband
After 101 years, the Kiwanis Club of Portland votes to disband
The group faced a dwindling membership as society has changed, with younger people not as interested in joining service clubs.
Election Day 2020: Is the rancor today different than years gone by? Headlines tell the tale
Election Day 2020: Is the rancor today different than years gone by? Headlines tell the tale
A new poll found that 55% of Americans believe Election Day this year will be the most stressful day of their entire lives. It wasn't always quite this bad.
‘By God, they built a masterpiece’: Oregon Vietnam veterans memorial skips politics, allows vets to find solace
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‘By God, they built a masterpiece’: Oregon Vietnam veterans memorial skips politics, allows vets to find solace
The idea for the Oregon monument came from a small group of local veterans who attended the dedication of the national Vietnam veterans memorial in Washington, D.C., in November 1982.
Mayflower leaves complex legacy in time of racial reckoning
Mayflower leaves complex legacy in time of racial reckoning
For some, the devastating impact that the Pilgrims' landing in New England had on Native Americans weighs heavily in this moment of unrest over systemic racism.
Does Titanic wreck still hold human remains? Quest for famous ship radio stirs debate
Does Titanic wreck still hold human remains? Quest for famous ship radio stirs debate
The company, RMS Titanic Inc., wants to exhibit the ship’s Marconi wireless telegraph machine. It broadcast the sinking ocean liner’s distress calls and helped save about 700 people in lifeboats.
Historic Oregon courthouse that ‘couldn’t be saved' now fully restored
Historic Oregon courthouse that ‘couldn’t be saved' now fully restored
The Jefferson County Courthouse is one of the last remaining original structures in Madras. It is full of historically valuable items like a large safe that was used by the county more than a century ago, and the jail cells still bear graffiti from inmates.
Remains from 1936, found in Oregon State Hospital’s ‘Room of Forgotten Souls,’ reunited with family back east
Remains from 1936, found in Oregon State Hospital’s ‘Room of Forgotten Souls,’ reunited with family back east
When Margaret (Fowler) Cutter Willard died at the Oregon State Hospital in 1936, she remained there for another 84 years. That is, until this February when a volunteer genealogist sent Massacusetts resident Pamela Calder a letter telling her that Willard was her great-grandmother, and that her remains were one of 3,600 forgotten at the hospital since 1914.
Lloyd Stevenson’s death shocked Portland; 35 years later, his family still struggles with what happened
Lloyd Stevenson’s death shocked Portland; 35 years later, his family still struggles with what happened
The 31-year-old former U.S. Marine, who friends and family called Tony, had his breathing cut off when Officer Gary Barbour used a “sleeper hold” on him.
Through his life’s work, a Portland artist captures what it means to be Black in America
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Through his life’s work, a Portland artist captures what it means to be Black in America
The Portland Art Museum is featuring the work of Isaka Shamsud-Din, who has spent his life capturing the lives of Black people in ways that show love, courage and strength.
He survived a horrific plane crash in the jungle -- then the enemy came for him: An untold World War II story of survival
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He survived a horrific plane crash in the jungle -- then the enemy came for him: An untold World War II story of survival
Seventy-five years after V-J Day, there are still stories of World War II courage and daring that haven’t been publicly told. This is one of them.
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