GEARHART, Ore. -- His first name is Zdravko, which maybe you can pronounce, but he lets people off easy -- he's "Z" throughout coastal northern Oregon. Zdravko Barbic, 54, was born in Croatia in central Europe, moved to Southern California when he was 12, and now lives around here, where he is … [Read more...]
The World History Tour
ASTORIA, Ore. -- There aren't a lot of towns with any more history than Astoria, here at the confluence of the mighty Columbia and the Ocean Pacific. Think John Jacob Astor, the fur trade, exploration and discovery by land and sea. Let it be said that Astoria has managed to honor its … [Read more...]

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