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Grant's Getaways

How a Washington village serves up sausage and 90 years of history

The Story

Relics of Oregon elections past and the women's suffrage movement | Digging for Old

Like many states, Oregon had significant barriers to voting earlier in its history. Voters defeated efforts for universal suffrage more times than any other state.
Nation World

Lock the clock: Here's where each state stands on making daylight saving time permanent

Is it time to stop changing our clocks twice a year? Here's a state-by-state look at efforts to make daylight saving time permanent.
Solutions

New affordable North Portland housing complex to address Portland's racist past

The "Strong Family Apartments" will be a new 75 home affordable housing complex located on the corner of North Alberta Street and Williams Avenue.
The Story

The 'Spring Break Quake' damages Oregon's capitol building | Digging for Old

The current capitol building was built in the 1930s after the previous building burned down. And in 1993, an earthquake damaged the capitol, requiring renovations.
Ducks

Roots of rivalry embedded in Buckeye Tree at University of Oregon

UO's athletic archivist says the tree was planted there because of a bet between both governors in the lead up to the 1958 Rose Bowl game.
The Story

RFK and Ethel Kennedy visit Portland | KGW Vault

Ethel Kennedy, wife of the late Robert F. Kennedy, died today at 96 years old. Here's a look at the couple's 1968 campaign visit to Oregon.
Let's Get Out There

Explore where Oregon Trail pioneers trekked at Barlow Road, Laurel Hill

The Barlow Road was a route named for pioneer Sam Barlow in the 1840s. The infamous Laurel Hill was one of the trail's most dangerous sections.
Let's Get Out There

Follow in the footsteps of Oregon Trail pioneers

Highway 26 up to Mount Hood wasn't always an easy trip. Though this rugged section avoided The Dalles, Laurel Hill proved to be a perilous stop.
Community

Tualatin woman who helped build aircrafts during World War II turns 100

Mary Louise Nelson was born on September 19, 1924, and starting at 18 years old, worked at Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica during World War II.
Nation World

Lock the clock: Here's where each state stands on making daylight saving time permanent

Is it time to stop changing our clocks twice a year? Here's a state-by-state look at efforts to make daylight saving time permanent.
Local News

Otis Davis, former Oregon Duck and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, dies at 92

Davis won gold in the 400-meter final and as the anchor in the 4x400-meter relay in the 1960 Olympics in Rome.