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Breaking Barriers
World-renowned poet's work details his experience as a Japanese American in the US
The Story
Why'd Tom McCall give the Bottle Bill's architect an urn? He earned it | Digging for Old
Richard Chambers came up with the idea that would become Oregon's Bottle Bill. It was a successful and pioneering anti-littering measure.
What's in a Name?
In the early 1900s, Lownsdale Square was for men and Chapman Square was only for women and children. Here's why
The two adjacent squares, known as the Plaza Blocks, were once segregated by gender. If there was unwanted flirting by a man, it could mean a fine or jail time.
The Story
President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates Works Progress Administration | Digging for Old
President FDR created the WPA through an executive order on May 6, 1935. It was meant to get Americans back to work amid the Great Depression.
Protests
Former Portland State student activist reflects on campus occupations, more than 50 years after 1970 protest
Speaking about current campus protests, the former student activist said reports of vandalism and anti-Semitism may be undermining the message of protesters.
The Story
Police descend on Portland State University students protesting Vietnam War | KGW Vault
In May 1970, PSU students were gathered in the Park Blocks when riot police pushed in, leading to a violent clash. The event redoubled protest efforts.
The Story
The overcoat in which former Portland Mayor Bud Clark exposed himself to art | Digging for Old
Bud Clark perhaps best personifies Portland's "weird" pedigree. Now his famous coat will play a key role in remembering that legacy.
Animals
Why giant prehistoric salmon in Central Oregon had warthog-like fangs
The fossils found in Gateway are a discovery that scientists say is a game-changer to understanding the origins of salmon.
The Story
President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers dedication of Timberline Lodge | Digging for Old
Audio survives of President Roosevelt unveiling the building in 1937, a product of the Works Progress Administration and the Second New Deal.
The Story
A dogged tradition at Timberline Lodge | KGW Vault
After a fire at the Timberline Lodge this week, we're looking back at some reporting from the 1980s on the lodge's perennial mascot.
Local News
Timberline Lodge's history dates back to 1930s
The Oregon Historical Society says about two million people who visit the ski resort each year: history buffs and fans of "The Shining."
The Story
Did you pay your bike tax? Here's your badge | Digging for Old
Oregon was big on bikes even in the late 1800s, although the original tax on "wheelmen" didn't last long. And then there's the firefighter exemption.
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