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Pacific Northwest history
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The Day the Sky Split: When Did Mt St Helens Erupted?
The eruption of Mt St Helens wasn’t an isolated event but the climax of months of ominous activity. Since March 1980, the mountain had been grumbling, its...
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The Surprising Truth: When Did Oregon Become a State?
Long before Oregon’s statehood was formalized, the land was home to over 160,000 Indigenous people—Chinook, Kalapuya, Cayuse, and many others—who had thrived...
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When Did Washington Become a State? The Hidden Story Behind Its Admission
What makes Washington’s admission to the Union particularly intriguing is the role of politics and geography. While the Oregon Territory had already carved out...