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St. Paul Rodeo
On July 4, 1936, the Willamette Valley town of St. Paul held its first rodeo. Lasting four days each year in early July, the rodeo …
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St. Paul Roman Catholic Church
The St. Paul Roman Catholic Church was established in the mid-Willamette Valley in 1836, the first Catholic church in the Oregon Country and the …
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Strawberry Mountains
The Strawberry Mountains—among the highest peaks in the Blue Mountain Range—extend east-west through northeast Oregon in Grant County, south of the John Day Highway …
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Stripping in Oregon
Portland has more strip clubs per capita than any other city in the United States. With one strip club for every 11,826 residents, Portland far …
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St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church (Kościół Sw. Stanisława)
For over a hundred years, the Roman Catholic parish of St. Stanislaus (Kościół Sw. Stanisława) has contributed to the vibrant and varied culture of northwestern …
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Stu Rasmussen (1948-2021)
In a state heralded for its tolerance, Stu Rasmussen stood out. The charismatic city council member of Silverton—serving terms in 1984-1996 and 2004-2008—was the …
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Sugar pine
Sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana) is one of the great conifers of the western United States, if not the world, in stature (the largest …
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Susan Castillo (1951-)
Susan Castillo was the first Latina elected to the Oregon State Legislature and the first to hold statewide elected office as superintendent of public instruction. …
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Swan Island
Swan Island sits about eight miles above the mouth of the Willamette River. The island has played a significant role in the development of …
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Swedish Americans in Oregon
The Swedes were at one time one of the largest immigrant groups in Oregon. Between 1850 and 1940, only Canada and Germany had more immigrants …
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