Jonathan Thorne News Today

So im going to tell some stories, and you oregonians may know some of the stories, and you may not know others. But ill start with how i came to this story. And, actually, whats surprising about it is how this story was very well known in its day. In 1836 when Washington Irving was commissioned by John Jacob Astor to write the story of these events 20 years after they occurred, irvings book, also called astoria, was a best seller of 1836. And those events have been largely forgotten in the ameri...

And, actually, whats surprising about it is how this story was very well known in its day, in 1836 when Washington Irving was commissioned by John Jacob Astor to write the story of these events 20 years after they occurred. Irvings book, also called astoria, was a best seller of 1836. And those events have been largely forgotten in the american consciousness. I think you in oregon know a little bit more about them, or im sure some of you know a lot more about them. But in the national consciousn...

Best historical romance novels—found! These reads are perfect to binge while you wait for season three of Bridgerton. Savor them all!

This week the WW book club is sharing the best new chick lit, historical romances to cozy mysteries, magical realism books and more.

There’s still a lot to do, but the restoration of Wyoming’s iconic 28-foot Tumble Inn neon cowboy has hit overdrive, and when finished is expected to have a prominent new permanent home in Casper.

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Although the giant Sizzlin' Steaks neon cowboy has fallen on hard times, it's not for long. The new owner is restoring the 70-year-old sign and will bring the cowpoke back to its former neon glory.

In the states reddest congressional districts, it is a rite of passage for Republican...

Rocketry Enjoying Downtime Before Tackling Another Campaign Sponsored by: Rocketry in the winners circle after his most recent allowance victory Centennial Farms Rocketry, a last-out winner of the 1 5/8-mile Grade 2 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance on Nov. 6 at Keeneland, is enjoying some downtime at the farm in Middleburg, Va. Trainer Jimmy Jerkens said the now 7-year-old Hard Spun horse will return for another campaign. “He had a good season,” said Jerkens. “Theres not much for...