The state of Oregon, nicknamed the Beaver State, was part of the Oregon Territory, which was created in 1848. It became a state in 1859, and Salem is its capital city. Blogs whose topics relate to the state of Oregon, its history, culture, and politics are among the contents of this category.
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Exhibits photographs of local items, such as concerts, sporting events, Southern Oregon University, and the mountains as well as pictures of the skies above Ashland.
http://traveljapanblog.com/ashland/
Pores over the subjects which are relevant to those who live in and love Astoria as well as events and news. Also has numerous rants and opinions of the blogger, many political but others about the trivial sorts of things that bother most people.
http://astoria-rust.blogspot.com
Displays a different photograph from Astoria or the surrounding area. This weblog was started in 2009 by one woman and handed off to the current one in 2013. Subjects include buildings, snow, landscapes, and scenic views from on high.
http://astoriaoregondailyphoto.blogspot.com
The official weblog of the City of Gearhart supplies readers with details about hearings and meetings, public safety news, preparedness for tsunamis, earthquakes, and for all any other emergency situation.
https://cityofgearhart.wordpress.com
The official weblog of the Clackamas River Water District keeps local customers up to date about the District’s monitoring program, algae, and water conservation. Also delves into state water initiatives, security of fire hydrants and other District properties, and steps taken for reduction of use.
http://www.crwater.com/blog/
Online since January 2005, this weblog supplies discussion and information about Eugene, including its museums, festivals, and upcoming events.
http://downtowneugene.blogspot.com/
The official weblog of the Philomath Montessori School, online since 2010, provides topics relevant to students, parents, and staff of the school with details such as board meetings, things the students are learning, including the metric system and what life is like in Sweden, and school outings.
http://phmsch.blogspot.com
Free Resources - Beaverton Oregon Blog
Lists and describes free resources in Beaverton and the surrounding area, including events, coupon sites, auctions, and other weblogs about the region.
http://beaverton.blogspot.com
A sustainable development project in downtown Independence uses this weblog to publicize and promote their project, a mixed use building which includes residential, retail, and office spaces as well as onsite renewable energy generation and storage and modern architecture.
http://www.independencestation.com/blog
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
This weblog belongs to the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center which uses it to promote local businesses, festivals, concerts, and other events.
http://jacksonvilleoregon.org/news/
After experiencing a dangerous situation in a restaurant, a mom went on a crusade to seek out safe kid-friendly places in Salem. The places she writes about include museums, parks, gardens, and libraries.
http://kidfriendlysalem.blogspot.com/
Makin' It Happen in Salem, Oregon
This blog functions almost as a journal, chronicling the life and thoughts of the blogger, with entries about such things as local crime, movies, weather, and technology.
http://makin-it.blogspot.com/
The weblog of the Nugget Newspaper spotlights interesting articles about things that didn’t make the paper as well as more details about things that did make it. Local as well as national topics are found here, and opinions about all things from politics to faith.
http://nuggetnewspaper.blogspot.com
Utilizes directed issues research and reviews, outreach and social service projects with a goal toward establishing a Republican majority in the state of Oregon.
http://oregonrepublicanleague.blogspot.com/
Peace In Philomath: Pastor’s Notes
The local Lutheran church shares articles and postings about the pastor’s reflections, adult Sunday school, Ladies Guild, and services. Also presents the bulletin and newsletters.
http://peaceinphilomath.com/news/
The First Baptist Church in Beaverton maintains this weblog, which presents information about upcoming events and meetings as well as worship services and bible studies, sermons, information about the church and denomination in general.
http://www.fbcbeaverton.org/blog/
Rogue Farms grows ingredients for beer, including hops, barley, rye. an flavoring such as marionberries and pumpkins as well as potbellied pigs, turkeys, free range chickens, and honey bees. This weblog is where they write about those endeavors, as well as brewing their spirits.
https://roguefarmsblog.wordpress.com
The Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association in Jacksonville maintains this weblog to share announcements about its dance clinic, Chinese New Years celebrations, and photos of past events.
http://soccachinesenewyear.org
State of the City: Ashland Oregon
The official weblog of the City of Ashland makes official announcements, engages residents in discussion about the community, presents council agendas and minutes, and discusses issues which are pertinent and important to those who live there.
http://sotc.ashland.or.us/
This journal is about gardens all over the world, with plenty of photographs of each topic, and this link is to the section about Gearhart. The topics in this section are about Gearhart’s annual Gardens by the Sea celebration, which is a self-guided tour of five unique gardens in the city, where to get tickets, and which gardens are on the program each year. Also explores other eye-catching gardens in Gearhart.
https://tanglycottage.wordpress.com/tag/gearhart-oregon/page/2/
Profiles some of the businesses and tourist attractions in Medford, touting the fact that there are nearly 2,500 hotel rooms and vast amounts of meeting and convention spaces. Additionally offers an in-depth calendar of events.
https://www.travelmedford.org/
United Church of God, Hood River, Oregon
The United Church of God weblog touches on numerous topics about the church itself, like bible studies and movies about faith as well as discussions about God and His place in tragedy.
http://hood-river.ucg.org/blog
This weblog is made up of biblical principles and references, with topics such as the love of Christ, freedom, and becoming rich while staying poor.
http://medford.ucg.org/blog