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In which we learn that Oregon’s Daddy had a temper.

In which we learn the story of an Oregon forest, burned down before it could be cut down. (But that’ll happen, too.) “Tillamook Burn Haiku” by William Reagan. Here is a picture of a steam donkey from the Tillamook Forest Center.    

In which we learn that bearded, plaid-clad Oregonians have always loved a good cocktail. With Eastside Distilling’s Cari Carter and Joe Streckert. Be sure to join us on our Old Timey Bar Kick Ass Bus Tour on  11/14/2013. This podcast is sponsored by Eastside Distilling. Get the ENHANCED KAOH experience! Other episodes mentioned in this podcast: KAOH 6.9: The Great Flood KAOH 5.2 & KAOH 5.3: Shanghaied in Portland

In which we learn that keeping Oregon green once meant keeping it from being bombed. This podcast is sponsored by Pixel Party! Listen about Japanese Balloon Bombs here, and Oregon’s First Christmas here. A few images of Imperial Japanese Navy Chief Warrant Flying Officer Nobou Fujita, the only person to have dropped a bomb on the continental United States… in Oregon, Baby!               Here is a schematic of the Japanese I-25submarine. Note the hangar at the front of the conning tower, where the zero float plane was stowed while not bombing Oregon And here is an image of a Japanese submarine launching one of the zeros.   Japanese submarine I-25 should be a common name in the Beaver State. Brookings, Oregon has the distinction of being the community nearest to the bombing, which dropped on Mt. Emily. Fort Stevens has the distinction of being the only military base shelled in the continental United States in World War Two. It’s a fascinating story, and we hope you enjoy this World War Two, classic Oregon tale!

In which we learn that Portland has always been a wet place. But some years are more wet than others. And just because of awesome…

In which we learn that when it comes to volcanic boom for your buck, Washington’s Mt. St. Helens has nothing against Oregon’s Mt. Mazama! Thanks to Dr. Scott Burns of PSU’s Geology department, and Collage – who sponsored this podcast!

In which we learn that to get the gold you’ve got to be a good yegg.

In which we learn that Oregon’s clock points to 4:20 all day long.

In which we learn that we Bostonians have a sticky past! Special thanks to Stephen Puleo and William Regan, Deb Beresford and the voice of Kick Ass Boston History, Emily Ross-Johnson! Today’s podcast is brought to you by Parker’s Premium Breads (Dorchester’s favorite!).

In which we learn that the “Green Governor” was focused on a green that doesn’t grow on trees, or rather comes from halting the growth of trees. Be SURE to join us at Tom McCall’s 100th Birthday party at The Jack London Bar on 3/23/2013 at 8:00pm. Want to know MORE about Tom McCall? We’ve got you covered! McCall War Hawk! Listen to our Vortex 1 podcast and our McCall Prison Riot podcast!