This is a compilation of news stories of interest to Oregon 59ers readers.
Human History:
The Oregonian: Take a video tour of Portland’s Pittock Mansion
Sport History:
Bend Bulletin: Mt. Bachelor ski area celebrates its 60th anniversary – The resort has grown dramatically since visionary Billy Healy founded it in 1958
Natural History:
La Grande Observer: Bighorn Bonanza – The Lookout Mountain herd in eastern Baker County is Oregon’s largest herd of Rocky Mountain bighorns, and the only one that’s not infected with the bacteria that can cause fatal pneumonia
Life:
Eugene Register Guard: ‘I feel so blessed’: Dorcas Smucker retires ‘Letters From Harrisburg’ after 18 years