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More than 195 years ago, 19 men embarked on a journey from California that would reshape both Oregon and American history and end with most of them dead near the

Letitia Carson, a former slave from Kentucky turned Oregon homesteader, is one of the growing diverse stories featured at the Corvallis Museum—showcased through a temporary exhibit—after a refreshed mission statement and a stronger focus on representing all members of the Corvallis community.  Before the Corvallis Museum, the exhibit was featured in the Lonnie B. Harris...

We have no right to assume that any physical laws exist, or if they have existed up until now, that they will continue to exist in a similar manner in the future.

An effort to memorialize the homestead of one of Oregon’s first Black farmers illuminates the land’s complicated history.

In a report commissioned by Douglas Timber Operators, fire historian Bob Zybach, PhD analyzed historic fire behavior in western Oregon and recent trends in wildfire activity. In his report, “A

The report by an experienced environmental scientist says wildfires are likely to get worse unless dead trees are cleared out.

Congressman makes case for Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Dean’s Beauty Salon and Barber Shop, and the Golden West Hotel’s importance to city history and heritage

Oregon OKs OSU’s plan for Elliott Forest By Jim Day, Albany Democrat-Herald, Ore. Published: December 13, 2020, 2:00pm Share: Elliott State Forest CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University’s bid to manage the Elliott State Forest took a huge step forward Tuesday. The State Land Board, meeting remotely, approved the transfer of the massive forest property in southwest Oregon to OSU to manage as a research forest. The decision came at the end of a three-hour meeting th...