Along the waterfront of Portland, Oregon is a statue of a woman sitting in a position like she is inviting you to come tell her your story. Thousands walk, run, and bike by her every day. I wonder how many of those people know her story. Her name is Vera Katz, and she is the […]
Read More Vera Katz: Portland’s Own Lady Liberty103 years ago today, Beverly Cleary was born. She one of the most important children’s authors of all time. Her books have sold over 93 million copies, and changed many lives. She was born in Yamhill, Oregon. (Very small town in the heart of Oregon wine country) Her house was the first in the area […]
Read More Beverly Cleary: From the Lowest Reading Group to the Greatest Authors ListOn December 27, 1978 United Airlines pilot Malburn, “Buddy” Mcbroom was making his thirteenth flight to Portland, Oregon. He was a world war two veteran and well experienced pilot. Everything seemed to be going routine, as a little after 5:00 P.M., Mcbroom told the passengers to look out the right side of the plane for […]
Read More 40 Years Ago Tonight: A Deadly Plane Crash in Portland
