A History of the Oregon State Flag

A History of the Oregon State Flag

Each of our 50 states are distinguished by their individually designed and adopted state flags. Most of these flags — including five territories and our capital district — were created between 1893 and World War I.  Our state of Oregon is one that is rich in history....
The Worst Storms In Portland History 

The Worst Storms In Portland History 

The expression is “come rain or come shine.” We definitely prefer the latter.  We all know that severe storms pose a significant risk to our lives and property. Tumultuous conditions can also disrupt essential regional systems, including public utilities,...
Fun Facts About Portland

Fun Facts About Portland

We know living in Portland is a lot of fun. We know we have some of the coolest things here like Voodoo Donuts. But, just to keep things weird, we thought we’d dig up some things you may not have known. Here are five fun facts about the Portland metro area you may not...
The History of Beaverton, Oregon

The History of Beaverton, Oregon

There are a ton of beavers in Oregon. Thousands in fact. These aquatic mammals live and build dams, resulting in lush environments that makes the state so scenic. Nestled at the eastern edge of Tualatin Valley is Beaverton, a quant Oregonian area surrounded by...