Oregon was established in 1859 as the 33rd state in the United States
The Discoverer, a travel blog, recently identified the <a href="https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-oldest-building-in-all-50-states/X72PXKdLaAAGbifz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2528541280">oldest building in all 50 states</a>
listing Oregon's oldest building as the Molalla Log House
an expertly crafted and windowless house thought to be around 230 years old
Here's what to know and where to find Oregon's oldest building
It is believed that the house was built in the late 18th century during the Willamette Valley's "Canadian fur-trading era" and could be associated with "the Northwest Company or XY Company," according to Restore Oregon
an organization focused on preserving historical places in Oregon
One quality that keeps people enthusiastic about its restoration is that the house appears to be expertly built from Douglas fir trees using no nails and at least five sets of hands
These unique attributes have caused many to speculate whether it was the French Canadians
all of whom built similarly crafted buildings
who were responsible for constructing the house
While the Molalla Log House was discovered in 1984, experts know it was moved at least once in 1892 before it was dismantled and restored between 2007-2015. It was then reassembled between 2018-2022 at its new home in the <a href=https://demonstrationforest.org/news/historic-molalla-log-house-finds-new-home-at-hopkins-demonstration-forest/>Hopkins Demonstration Forest</a> in Clackamas County
The house now sits within "a forested setting and between two major ancient Indian trails leading to early Native American trading centers; one leading to the Willamette Falls and the other around Mt
Hood to The Dalles," according to Restore Oregon
Can people visit the Molalla Log House in Oregon?The Molalla Log House is open to the public
According to the <a href=https://demonstrationforest.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MolallaLogHouse-brochure.final_.pdf>Hopkins Demonstration Forest brochure</a>
the craftsmanship and building technique make it perfect for educating "visitors of all ages who are interested in forestry
and history" and invites them to come "ponder the culture of the builders" while seeing the Molalla Log House
Hopkins Demonstration Forest is located at 16750 S. Brockway Road in Oregon City. More information can be found at their website <a href=https://demonstrationforest.org/>demonstrationforest.org</a>
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</a>Molalla sports complex receives $1 million boost from alumniby Bobby Corser
(KATU) — Dale and Julie Burghardt have pledged $1 million to enhance the Burghardt Sports Complex
aiming to improve the playability for football
and community events such as graduation at Molalla High School
This donation follows their previous contributions of over $600,000 to construct the stadium and support the Career Technical Education program at the school
&quot;As shown by our actions over many years
we want to make a positive impact on the Molalla community and create a legacy that transcends generations,&quot; said Dale Burghardt
&quot;It is important for us to give back to the community where our life journey began and our foundations were formed.&quot;
requires an additional $800,000 from the community to complete the all-weather and track resurfacing
Construction is slated to begin in June 2026
with the Oregon National Guard providing labor support for site preparation
&quot;The Burghardt family has generously supported Molalla Schools in the past,&quot; said Superintendent Tony Mann
&quot;Their legacy highlights their generosity and belief in supporting young people.&quot;
Athletic Director Mike Lord emphasized the importance of the Burghardt family&#x27;s investment
&quot;Molalla athletics is about excellence in character
The Burghardt family’s investment in the ideal athletic program will pay dividends well into the future
assuring that the facilities reflect excellence.&quot;
Community members interested in contributing to the project are encouraged to contact Mike Lord at (503) 503-759-7306 or <a href="mailto:mike.lord@molallariv.k12.or.us" target="_blank" title="mailto:mike.lord@molallariv.k12.or.us" class="themeColorForLinks">mike.lord@molallariv.k12.or.us</a>
THE DALLES — The Dalles High School’s track and field team joined Estacada at a three-way meet April 23 at Molalla High School
where the Riverhawks registered 44 personal bests
The bests included the 5-foot high jump mark of senior Sydney Newby and junior Noraya Gallegos’ 14-9 long jump
Wins on the girls side for The Dalles came from senior Rowena Benjamin
who cleared 8-0 in the pole vault; Willow Ziegenhagen
who threw the javelin 103-9; Abigail Pope’s 5 minute
39.26 second 1500; and Alaina Casady’s 2:32.71 800
Also of note for The Dalles was frosh sprinter Marie-Louise McCracken’s runner-up finishes in the 200 and 100
with her time in the latter race (13.41) a personal best
Laci Holylman was second in the girls javelin with a PR throw of 99-1
Olivia Prado was second in both the long jump (14-10) and triple jump
River McClure led a 1-2-3 finish in the 400
running 52.77 ahead of teammates Tyson Long (52.94 PR) and Vincent Ziegenhagen (55.27 PR)
The Riverhawks went 2-3-4 in the 200 with Noah Preston leading the way at 24.22
Long in second at 24.32 and Patrick Rankin finishing third at 24.42
Zachary Rawls was second in the 100 with a near-PR of 11.67
Derek Goulart led a 1-2-2 Riverhawk finish in the boys high jump at 6-2
Teammates McClure and Shea Anderson tied for second at 5-8
Seniors Egan Ziegenhagen and Anthony Santana went 1-2 in the long jump (18-10.5 PR and 18-5)
The Dalles senior pole vaulter Julian Morehouse competed at the April 25 Jesuit Twilight Relays in Portland
Morehouse has now gone over 14 feet in his past five of seven meets this spring and is the Class 4A state leader through April 27
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2024 12:08 a.m.Organizers of a Pride event in Clackamas County canceled this year’s event after receiving multiple threats online
a city home to more than 10,000 people situated around 26 miles south of downtown Portland
Organizer Hendy Appleton said the threats were becoming increasingly violent and worrisome
she said she learned words of the event had quickly spread across the county
sparking outrage online among several far-right conservative forums
Related: <a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2023/06/25/oregon-pride-events-rural-communities-celebrate/">How rural communities in Oregon are celebrating Pride Month</a>
Appleton decided to cancel this year’s celebration
“This is supposed to be a family event,” Appleton said
coming in with the intent to be violent is exactly the opposite of what this event was intended to be.”
This would have been the event’s fourth year in Molalla
Appleton said the event received threats previously
but no one showed up to disrupt or protest them being there
she said she was looking to add onto the celebration with new family-friendly activities such as field races and carnival games with prizes
She also planned new entertainment including a drag queen story hour
FILE - A participant in the Portland Trans Pride March holds a flag on July 20
Organizer&#x27;s of Molalla&#x27;s Pride event have cancelled plans after being targeted by threats from far-right groups
“Drag is an iconic part of gay culture,” Appleton said
“[The story hour] is an accessible way to show kids that being gay is OK and expressing yourself is OK.”
Molalla Police Department spokesperson Nicole Ricker said Appleton and numerous community members
“The Molalla Police Department and event organizers discussed comments made via social media regarding this event,” Ricker said
“Based on the number and nature of comments made on social media
[police] determined it would be necessary to increase staffing to patrol the event.”
Kate Bitz is a program manager and trainer with the Western States Center
a Portland-based nonprofit welfare organization that monitors extremist groups
recent data over the past few years shows that community events and venues celebrating the LGBTQ+ communities have faced increased targeting
“This has a lot to do with the cultural and political climate,” Bitz said
“As bigoted groups and politicians are seeking to exploit transphobia and homophobia in order to build political power
that hateful rhetoric has real consequences for our communities.”
Related: <a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2023/08/07/new-network-pacific-northwest-hate-groups-targets-smaller-pride-festivals/">A new network of hate groups in the Pacific Northwest targets smaller Pride festivals</a>
Bitz said the Western States Center also provides guidance and support to organizers looking to host events in their cities
Bitz said the nonprofit partnered with organizers of Pride in the Park in North Idaho
Organizers she said also received violent threats online ahead of the event
Over 30 members with the white nationalist group Patriot Front made their way to the event
and many were charged on suspicion of conspiracy to riot
traveling across state lines last year targeting local Pride events
One of those stops included Oregon City’s first-ever Pride event last June
Organizers changed locations after they received threats from several hate groups
“I really respect everyone who’s doing that work to have that visibility in their town and to show that LGBTQ+ people really are everywhere,” Bitz said
“I do think it’s important to look at this organizing work as an act of courage and love for the community.”
Members of the Northwest Nationalist Network attempted to disrupt the event but ended up clashing with another hate group
Their protest happened a few blocks away from the main Pride event
said despite seeing hurtful messages from some of her neighbors
“Molalla is a tight community that takes care of each other,” Appleton said
“We have the annual ‘Share the Love’ event where we raise tens of thousands of dollars for local families in need
Related: <a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2023/08/07/how-neo-nazi-groups-are-coordinating-to-disrupt-pride-events-in-rural-pnw-communities/">How neo-Nazi groups are coordinating to disrupt Pride events in rural PNW communities</a>
Appleton consulted with Molalla police on finding best ways to allow people who disagreed with the event to exercise their First and Second Amendments rights in a safe way should they attend
“The people who were outraged were motivated by a desire to protect children from what they perceived as an active threat,” said Appleton
“I organize the Molalla Pride event for the same reason — to protect rural LGBTQ+ kids from feeling alone and hopeless.”
Appleton said she is looking to secure a private venue to be able to celebrate the LGBTQ+ communities later this fall
it will still feature several carnival-style games and family-friendly activities but no drag queen story hour
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Highway 211 reopened Tuesday morning after closing due to a crash about 3 miles east of Molalla
All lanes of the highway were closed at the intersection with S Union Mills Road
The Oregon Department of Transportation advised drivers to use alternate routes and to watch for emergency responders in the area
ODOT reported the highway had reopened at about 11 a.m
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National Guard respond to non-injury plane crash southeast of Molalla
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a reported plane crash southeast of Molalla within Clackamas County
The plane was a rented single-engine Cessna with two occupants
The pilot told deputies they were attempting to fly from Washington County to Bend when the Cessna experienced engine trouble resulting in full engine failure
The pilot spotted a gravel road near Trout Creek and the North Fork of the Molalla River
and was able to set the plane down within minutes of the mechanical issue
the pilot and passenger were reportedly uninjured
They were also able to get a quick airlift from the crash scene
As detailed in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDLj24ApdpP/">@oregonnationalguard's Instagram post</a> on the incident
an Oregon Army National Guard HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter happened to be on a scheduled training mission over Clackamas County at the time of the crash
After hearing the distress call on the radio
and transported the pilot and passenger to Mulino Airport
Deputies responded to the airport and interviewed the pilot and passenger
while additional deputies responded to the crash scene to secure and document the scene
The rental company is arranging retrieval of the Cessna
The case was referred to the <a href="https://www.faa.gov">Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)</a> for investigation
Photos of the crash scene and of the Black Hawk at Mulino Airport are linked above
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— A motorcycle rider died and three other people were hurt Saturday evening in a crash on Highway 213 in Clackamas County
Initial reports state that a Kenneth Isaksen
was riding a Harley Davidson Low Rider S north on the highway when for some unknown reason he crossed the center line and hit a southbound Ford Explorer driven by a 15-year-old from Molalla
a 37-year-old woman and a 7-year-old child
All three were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment
Oregon State Police closed the highway for four hours for a crash investigation
State troopers had help from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Molalla Fire and Oregon Department of Transportation
A 35-year-old Molalla man died Saturday in a crash on Highway 213
Police said a preliminary investigation found Kenneth Jay Isaksen was riding a Harley Davidson Low Rider S motorcycle north near milepost 10 and crossed the center line for unknown reasons
Police said a 15-year-old boy driving the Ford Explorer and his two passengers
received minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment
The highway was impacted for about four hours while police investigated
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Sheriff’s Office arrests Wilsonville man in connection with father’s death
Clackamas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance at a residence in the 35000 block of S
Ellis Road in unincorporated Clackamas County
deceased with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds outside the home
Sheriff’s Office detectives responded to the location to investigate
leading to the arrest of Michael Morris McCann
The son was taken into custody early Sunday morning
by the Clackamas County SWAT Team at his apartment in Wilsonville and was booked into the Clackamas County Jail on charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon
This remains under investigation and detectives urge anyone with information to contact them at the tip line below
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Molalla Police Department
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Oregon State Troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy
213 southbound near milepost 10.5 in Clackamas County
the preliminary investigation indicated a black Mazda
operated by 54-year-old Delfino Palacios Navarro of Molalla
was traveling southbound when it crossed into the northbound travel lanes while attempting a curve on Nov
operated by 37-year-old Ryan Lynch of Oregon City
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operated by 60-year-old Stacy Flintjer of Mulino
The Mazda is believed to be the same vehicle associated with a driving complaint reported a few minutes before the crash
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Rex Raymond Wilson passed away peacefully on Monday
1956 to his loving mother Cuma Beth Wilson
He was later adopted by his loving step father
He was a beloved Papa to his three grandchildren
and friend and will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.&nbsp;
He found great joy and purpose in taking care of the cattle
He loved playing sports and was a proud member of his high school’s football and wrestling teams
He was thrilled to get to share his love of football and wrestling with his son
as he followed in his dad’s footsteps.&nbsp;
He thrived experiencing everything college life had to offer
Being a part of the wrestling team and dating were the aspects of college life that he enjoyed the most
They had a long-distance relationship as he left college to serve a two-year long mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Arizona
while Eva continued her studies at Brigham Young University.&nbsp;
Rex had an incredible experience serving in the Tempe Arizona Mission
He loved the weather and the delicious native food that he was able to enjoy while there
He even enjoyed being in a desert and having a pet tarantula.&nbsp;
Rex proposed to Eva and they were sealed on August 27
They moved around a bit before settling in Molalla
They had four children together and made many loving and fun memories with them.&nbsp;
Rex worked for a variety of construction companies as a finish carpenter; until 1988
when he took a fall off a building and landed on a concrete slab
He received many traumatic injuries as a result
He worked hard to transition from being a construction worker to working in management in the office
He worked as an estimator and project manager for several construction companies over the years
He enjoyed his work and took great pride in pointing out to his family on drives which buildings he had worked on.&nbsp;
Rex loved being a dad and made sure his four children felt loved and supported by him
he always made time to be at every event his kids were a part of
He attended every football game and wrestling match
He sat through every band and choir concert for all four of his kids
He also loved to spend time enjoying adventures with his family on drives
Rex faithfully served in many callings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
He especially loved his calling as ward librarian
he was able to chat with any members who needed copies or to borrow materials
He loved talking with and getting to know people
He had that rare and remarkable ability to make anyone feel seen
He never let anyone walk away without a laugh or a smile
No one was a stranger to him; he could make friends with absolutely anyone walking by.&nbsp;
He looked forward to being a grandparent and when his time finally came
He would spend as much time as possible with his grandkids
He would take every opportunity to answer their phone calls and talk with them.&nbsp;
We will all miss his long talks telling stories that we had heard many times before
yet they always brought a smile to our faces
We will always cherish the memories that were made with him.&nbsp;
Rex was preceded in death by his beloved wife Eva Wilson
He is survived by his children: Marie (Seth) Pardon
Katie (Daniel) Sebrands; his sisters: Dorothy Love-Johnson
and Patsy Nix; and his 3 beloved grandchildren Oakley
A viewing will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Molalla Ward 974 W
Molalla Oregon at 2 PM&nbsp;on Saturday October 12
The Funeral will follow at 3 PM on Saturday October 12
A graveside service will take place Wednesday
where Rex will be interred next to his loving wife Eva Wilson
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but I know his daughter (Marie) and now I know why she is so amazing
 I was moved to tears to read of Rex&#x27;s love &amp; passion for his family &amp; faith
 Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours
 I&#x27;m sure this is of little comfort during this difficult time
but I am grateful for the sealing power of the Priesthood and the knowledge that families can be together forever
I  haven&#x27;t  seen  Rex since High School
 Somehow we connected  via  Facebook in the last couple of years 
Was hoping to see him at a 5oth High School  reunion a few  weeks  ago 
 Didn&#x27;t know  much about his life  since High School until seeing this obituary
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Uncle Rex
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this incredibly difficult time
Uncle Rex will be remembered for his kindness
While words can never fully capture the depth of this loss
I hope you can find some comfort in the beautiful memories you shared together
If there’s anything you need or any way I can support you
he was always so funny and caring,and at everyone of his  sons and daughters band things and trips and football game he always made us laugh.My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time 
Oregon Route 211 has reopened about halfway between Woodburn and Molalla near mile post 6 after a crash closed the route Monday
according to the Oregon Department of Transportation'sTripCheck
The route was reopened about an hour after the crash
rolling prairies and farmland are familiar
You’re taking a picture of someone that’s gone.”
In this provided image Brendon Burton documented an abandoned farmhouse in October
His haunting photography celebrates the American landscape
In this provided image Brendon Burton photographed an abandoned grain elevator in January 2023 in northern Idaho
Brendon Burton documented an abandoned farmhouse in central Oregon
Brendon Burton capturing an image in central Oregon
On his journey to find new abandoned locations
often not seeing another driver for many miles
They’re very serene.” He’s scouted in states across the country
but most of his images are photographed right here in Oregon
this is a dream place to photograph,” he said
His first book of photos,<a href="https://www.brendonburton.com/americanpoetry"> American Poetry</a>, was released in 2020. He shows his work in galleries, publications and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/burtoo"> online</a>. This month he releases his new book,<a href="https://www.brendonburton.com/"> Epitaph</a>
a collection of work spanning the last 10 years
“raised on a farm that had pigs and cows and chickens
It was a very isolated logging community that was once prosperous back in the 70s and 80s.” But as logging declined
“It’s a unique experience to live in a place that was … kind of in a downturn.” Coming of age in a town that felt “frozen in time” made an impression and set Burton on an artistic course to discover and document that scene elsewhere
he seeks out “areas that have a pastoral element to them… The more remote
the better.” And he likes elaborate architecture in juxtaposition with harsh
“I think that might be why I’m attracted to Victorian
Houses that look like little dollhouses,” abandoned in the middle of a wide-open field
Burton feels connected to a community that shares in his curiosity for these unfinished stories
Fans tell him they’ve “been inspired to write a story about a certain house or they’re inspired to incorporate it into their music.” Burton sees it all as a “blooming of art that happens on the internet.” That connection encourages him to do more work
“I don’t feel as strange and isolated and lonely to be interested in things like this when there are hundreds of other people that see it the same way.”
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