by Deborah Lobey | Aug 1, 2026 | Oral History - Stories, Posts
Moose in Oregon? It wasn’t until 1960 when biologists received the first confirmed sightings of moose in northeast Oregon. While never a native species to the state, moose have been known to migrate from the neighboring states of Washington or Idaho. This story...
by Deborah Lobey | May 18, 2026 | Posts
Congratulations to the 2026 Rhododendron Court * A special thanks to Daniel Lofy, for sharing these...
by Deborah Lobey | Apr 30, 2026 | Oral History - Stories, Posts
Few are fortunate to be selected and honored as a Rhododendron Festival princess. However, to have a mother share that experience with her daughter 18 years later, makes it all the more exceptional. Linda Hayman Kalista and Alicia Kalista Albritton recently shared...
by Deborah Lobey | Apr 16, 2026 | Oral History - Stories, Posts
Among the many cultural gifts brought by early migration to America was music – including hymns, psalms and folk songs. Research shows what became known as barbershop harmony, likely originated from the influences of the African-American culture during the...
by Deborah Lobey | Mar 29, 2026 | Posts
Circumstances were unusual as the story of the 1927 Florence bank robbery unfolded. It occurred at the Lane County State and Savings Bank which opened in 1909, providing welcomed services for the growing community of Florence. Among the bank’s officers, was its Vice...
by Deborah Lobey | Mar 6, 2026 | History, Posts
David Morse came to the Siuslaw area in about 1879 to homestead, as did many of our early pioneers who were driven by a sense of adventure. Originally from the East, Mr. Morse adapted to his new life, but soon yearned to expand his sources of food. He learned large...
