Oregon

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Oregon is a part of the Western U.S., with the Columbia River delineating much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. The western boundary is formed by the Pacific Ocean.

Some of the key events about Oregon

1847
A measles epidemic decimated the Native American population in the Willamette Valley
1855
The Rogue River Wars resulted in the forced relocation of Native American tribes
1859
Oregon was admitted as the 33rd state of the United States
1887
A fire destroyed much of Portland's business district
1903
The Heppner Flood killed over 200 people, making it Oregon's deadliest natural disaster
1905
Portland hosted the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, showcasing the state's progress
1933
Construction of the Bonneville Dam began, providing hydroelectric power and improving navigation on the Columbia River
1933
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Coos Bay, causing significant damage
1940
Completion of the Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, a National Historic Landmark
1948
The city of Vanport was destroyed by a catastrophic flood
1962
The Columbus Day Storm caused widespread destruction and 38 deaths in Oregon
1967
The Oregon Beach Bill was passed, ensuring public access to all of Oregon's beaches
1971
Oregon became the first state to pass a bottle bill, promoting recycling and reducing litter
1973
Oregon implemented the nation's first statewide urban growth boundary system
1980
The eruption of Mount St. Helens devastated surrounding areas and killed 57 people
1994
Oregon became the first state to legalize physician-assisted suicide through the Death with Dignity Act
2002
The Biscuit Fire burned nearly 500,000 acres, becoming Oregon's largest wildfire in recorded history
2007
Oregon passed the Renewable Portfolio Standard, requiring large utilities to acquire a percentage of their electricity from renewable sources
2015
Oregon became one of the first states to implement automatic voter registration
2020
Unprecedented wildfires burned over 1 million acres across Oregon, destroying thousands of homes

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