On this day, July 9, 1921, during the boom times of the 1920s, the Montgomery Ward building opened in NW Portland. It has since been converted to office space and is now known as Montgomery Park.
Also on this day, July 9, 1945, a THIRD big Tillamook fire occurred near the Salmonberry River, and was joined two days later by a second blaze on the Wilson River, started by a discarded cigarette. This fire burned 180,000 acres before it was put out. The cause of the blaze on the Salmonberry River was mysterious, and many believed it had been set by an incendiary balloon launched by the Japanese, and brought to Oregon by the jet stream.
Also on this day, July 9, 1811, a party of the Montreal-based North West Company employees led by David Thompson in 1807, the British began land-based operations and opened trading posts throughout the region. Thompson extensively explored the Columbia River watershed. While at the junction of Columbia and Snake Rivers, he erected a pole on with a notice stating "Know hereby that this country is claimed by Great Britain as part of its territories"
Will run for Oregon’s House District 32
Dr. Cyrus Javadi has announced his intention to
run for
State Representative in House District 32 (ranging from Neskowin to Astoria
on the North Coast) as a Republican in the May 2022 Primary.
"The divide between the right and the left is growing so large," said Dr. Javadi.
"As a small business owner and dentist who loves this community, I still
believe we can find common sense solutions without abandoning our values.
That's where most of the people in our coastal communities are at and it's
what they want from their leaders."
Dr. Javadi runs a dental practice in Tillamook. A father of five, he and his wife
moved to Tillamook 10 years ago because of their love for the small town feel,
clean air, and sense of community found on the North Oregon Coast.
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T
"I've never been a politician and I never saw myself running for office, but
believe it's time for people to step up and to sacrifice for this state and this
great country if we want to have a better tomorrow," continued Dr. Javadi.
House District 32 is currently represented by Rep. Suzanne Weber
(R-Tillamook) who recently announced she is running for Senate District 16.
--Bruce Armstrong| Post Date: 2021-12-16 12:41:32 | Last Update: 2021-12-16 13:55:08 |
