On February 14, 1859, Oregon is admitted as the thirty-third state.
Quote Of The Day
"If the salmon and steelhead are running, then as far as I am concerned, God knows that all is well in His world. The health of the environment is good if the salmon and steelhead are around. It is that simple." From the Association of Northwest Steelheaders website. Attributed to remarks Tom McCall made when he was inducted into the Association's Hall of Fame.
Image Of The Day
Oregon Governor Tom McCall, 1969, By Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington - Charles A. Sprague Tree Seed Orchard Dedication, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org