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.

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 ...
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‘ReEnvisioning’ Oregon’s Black history through the beauty of art

Envisioned” exhibit shines a light on the reality of Black history in Oregon for students on campus. With the help of the Salem Art Association, Bush House Museum and artist Jeremy Okai Davis, the ...
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How did Oregon get its name? These are its likely origins

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Across a legacy of Indigenous habitation since time immemorial, frontier expansion and modern society, Oregon’s natural beauty, ...