Beverly Cleary: From the Lowest Reading Group to the Greatest Authors List

103 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 […]

40 Years Ago Tonight: A Deadly Plane Crash in Portland

On 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 […]