On Oct. 26, 1825, the Erie Canal, the United States' first man-made waterway, was opened, linking the Great Lakes and ...

Compiled by Bob Duke From the pages of Astoria’s daily newspapers 10 years ago — 2015 Cemeteries didn’t always creep people out. Before the 20th century, the presence of the dead didn’t fill the ...

Running along the Caribbean shores of the lush Yucatán Peninsula, Riviera Maya is a 100-mile (160km) stretch of sands ...

Portland launches York Fest, an event to honor an enslaved Black man named York who entered what is now Oregon as part of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Today in History for Oct. 29: In 1618, Sir Walter Raleigh was executed in London on charges of treason against King James I. Raleigh had defied the King's instructions by attacking the Spanish while ...

There was relief in naval circles on three continents recently when President Donald Trump insisted the U.S. is moving “full steam ahead” on the AUKUS security agreement that sends state-of-the-art ...

Looking for charming towns in Oregon that make perfect weekend escapes? These 12 small towns offer peaceful vibes and fun adventures! 1. Prineville Main Street Prineville stretche ...

Looking for dreamy retirement towns in Oregon that won’t drain your savings? These 12 affordable towns offer peaceful living and endless adventures! 1. Florence Florence’s Old ...

Discover Covington, Louisiana. Home to a radiant art district, historic charm, and a peaceful vibe unlike anywhere else in ...

On the lower Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were seven salmonid boats and three Washington bank rods tallied on Oct. 25.

Columbia River Pilots is an association of independent pilots, a unique organization that uses a network of pilots and ...

STEVENSON — The harvest moon’s reflection danced through the churning wake of Jakub Bednarek’s 16-foot aluminum jet boat on a recent night along the Columbia River. The boat sounded a siren as two ...