Kami Horton

Oregon's Great Basin holds some of the oldest archeological finds in North America. This weekend the public is invited to learn about recent discoveries in the region at the "Human Experience in the Oregon Great Basin Symposium."

On October 28, 1947, a small plane crashed in rural southeast Oregon, killing the state's governor and other political leaders.

The Oregon Historical Society reports that it recently digitized more than 200 historical photographs of the state from the turn of the 20th century.

Originally named Typhoon Freda, the storm raged up the Pacific Northwest, toppling tens of thousands of powerlines, flattening whole swaths of forests, and causing destruction all the way into Canada.

Oregon musician Johnnie Ray was once arguably the biggest pop star in the world. In the early 1950s, his unique sound, coupled with his emotional performances, thrilled audiences and helped usher in rock and roll.

Sept. 18, 1914 began with fair weather as the Francis H. Leggett set out for San Francisco. But by afternoon, the skies turned dark. As the Leggett made its way south past the Columbia River, gales reportedly reached 60 miles per hour. Giant swells churned the ocean, and the vessel began to take on water.

Dr. Alan Hart was born Alberta “Lucille” Hart in 1890. Hart grew up in the Willamette Valley and attended Albany College, now Lewis & Clark College. He would rise to the top of his field in treating and studying tuberculous. His pioneering work using x-rays for early detection is credited with saving thousands of lives.

On April 25, 1935, Oregon's State Capitol burned to the ground. It was the state's second capitol building destroyed by fire.

Fifteen years ago, Portland's iconic brick-and-mortar record store Music Millennium helped launch a vinyl renaissance with Record Store Day.

One hundred years ago, the Ku Klux Klan arrived in Oregon. Within months, thousands became members as it infiltrated communities and dominated politics.