Oregon Encyclopedia News Today

While most areas of Washington State have native-based names, the Columbia River has a different origin story.

From 1982 to 1992, Matthew Prophet acted as Portland Public Schools’ superintendent.

A bit of Oregon history from Astorian Robert Clark, who spotted this little gem on the Oregon Encyclopedia’s Facebook page: Tater tots, a culinary delight beloved by millions of Americans,

National Wreaths Across America honors more than 3 million veterans this year, including William Cannon at St. Paul Pioneer Cemetery.

Henry Phillips' new screw design was a top pick for car manufacturers because of its ability to keep the screwdriver tip from slipping out of the screw's head.

Once a player to be named later, Brosius turned himself into one of the ‘90s Yankees dynasty’s secret weapons.

The legend of treasure hidden along the Oregon coast, a centuries-old shipwreck, and speculation about whether parts of the story inspired “The Goonies” movie is a wild and wooly saga …

After 16 years of closure, the Shaniko Hotel, located in Oregon’s famous ghost town, has reopened, this time under the management of the town’s volunteer firefighters.

It may seem next to impossible to find a spot in the state — or even the Pacific Northwest — during the summer that isn’t affected by wildfire smoke, but

It may seem next to impossible to find a spot in the state — or even the Pacific Northwest — during the summer that isn’t affected by wildfire smoke, but