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| State nickname: Beaver State | |
| Other U.S. States | |
| Capital | Salem |
| Largest city | Portland |
| Governor | Ted Kulongoski |
| Official languages | None |
| Area | 255,026 km² (9th) |
| - Land | 248,849 km² |
| - Water | 6,177 km² (2.4%) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Population | 3,421,399 (28th) |
| - Density | 13.76 /km² (39th) |
| Admission into Union | |
| - Date | February 14, 1859 |
| - Order | 33rd |
| Time zone | Pacific: UTC-8/-7 Mountain: UTC-7/-6 (all but majority of Malheur County is in Pacific) |
| Latitude | 42°N to 46°15'N |
| Longitude | 116°45'W to 124°30'W |
| Width | 420 km |
| Length | 580 km |
| Elevation | |
| - Highest | 3,426 m |
| - Mean | 1,005 m |
| - Lowest | 0 m |
| Abbreviations | |
| - USPS | OR |
| - ISO 3166-2 | US-OR |
| Web site | www.oregon.gov |
Oregon is a state located on the United States' northwest, and bordering the Pacific Ocean, California, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada. Its northern border lies along the Columbia River and the east along the Snake River. Two north-south mountain ranges - the Coastal Range and the Cascade Mountain Range - form the two boundaries of the Willamette Valley, one of the most fertile and agriculturally productive regions in the world. Oregon is known for its abundant rainfall, but only the western 2/5 of the state is notably rainy; east of the Cascades the climate is much more arid. In fact, on average Oregon is as dry as Texas, but few people live in Eastern Oregon.
The state's name is properly pronounced [ˈɔɹ.ə.gən]. The pronunciation [ˈɔɹ.ə.ˌgɑn] is also common, but considered incorrect by locals.
A 1977 article in U.S. News and World Report described Oregon as a
That description still applies over a quarter-century later. Oregonians are proud of their state's beautiful forests and streams, and place great importance on proper use of their natural resources. They struggle to balance this with the desire to support the development needed to support its increasing population without losing what attracts people to Oregon in the first place. The state has pioneered some innovative solutions to the nation's environmental problems, such as the Oregon Bottle Bill, but has also suffered from the rapid pace of logging in its forests.
Its population in 2000 was 3,421,399, a 20.4% increase over 1990; as of July 2004, the population had grown to an estimated 3,594,586.
Oregon's earliest residents were several Native American tribes, including the Bannock, Chinook, Klamath, and Nez Perce. James Cook explored the coast in 1778 in search of the Northwest Passage. The Lewis and Clark Expedition travelled through the region during their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase. They built their winter fort at Fort Clatsop, near the mouth of the Columbia River. Exploration by Lewis and Clark (1805-1806) and Britain's David Thompson (1811) publicized the abundance of fur in the area. In 1811, New York financier John Jacob Astor established Fort Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia River with the intention of starting a chain of Pacific Fur Company trading posts along the river. Fort Astoria was the first permanent white settlement in Oregon. In the War of 1812, the British gained control of all of the Pacific Fur Company posts.
By the 1820s and 1830s, the British Hudson's Bay Company dominated the Pacific Northwest. John McLoughlin, who was appointed the Company's Chief Factor of the Columbia District, built Fort Vancouver in 1825.
The Oregon Trail infused the region with new settlers, starting in 1842-43, after the U.S. agreed to jointly settle the Oregon Country with the United Kingdom. The border was resolved in 1846 by the Oregon Treaty after a period where it seemed that the United States and the United Kingdom would go to war for a third time in 75 years. In 1844, the Democrat James Polk ran for President on the slogan "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight," referring to the northern border of the Oregon Country at latitude 54°40′. Cooler heads prevailed, and the boundary between the United States and British North America was set at the 49th parallel. The Oregon Territory was officially organized in 1848.
Settlement increased due to the Donation Land Claim Act of 1850, in conjunction with the forced relocation of the native population to Indian Reservations in Oregon. The state was admitted to the Union on February 14, 1859.
In the 1880s, railroads enabled marketing of the state's lumber and wheat, as well as the more rapid growth of its cities.
Industrial expansion began in earnest following the construction of the Bonneville Dam in 1943 on the Columbia River. The power, food, and lumber provided by Oregon have helped fuel the development of the west, and the periodic fluctuations in the nation's building industry has severely impacted the state's economy on multiple occasions.
The state has a long history of polarizing conflicts: Native Americans vs. British fur trappers, British vs. settlers from the U.S., ranchers vs. farmers, wealthy growing cities vs. established but poor rural areas, loggers vs. environmentalists, white supremacists vs. anti-racists, supporters of social spending vs. anti-tax activists, and native Oregonians vs. Californians (or outsiders in general). State ballots frequently illustrate the extremes of the political spectrum - anti-gay, pro-religious measures on the same ballot as liberal drug decriminalization measures.
The origin of the state's name is something of a mystery. The earliest known use of this proper noun was in a 1765 petition by Major Robert Rogers to the Kingdom of Great Britain. The petition referred to Ouragon and asked for money to finance an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage.
Why Rogers used the name has led to many theories, which include:
Less supported theories are based on it having a Spanish etymology. The theory that it comes from oregano, was dismissed years ago by Henry W. Scott, an early editor of Oregonian. He wrote that it was "a mere conjecture absolutely without support. More than this, it is completely disproved by all that is known of the name." Others have speculated that the name is related to the kingdom of Aragon.
In 1778, Jonathan Carver used Oregon to label the Great River of the West in his book Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America. The poet William Cullen Bryant took the name from Carver's book and used it in his poem "Thanatopsis" to refer to the recent discoveries of the Lewis and Clark Expedition; this use helped establish it in modern use.
See also: List of Oregon counties, Oregon Geographic Names, List of Oregon rivers, List of Oregon mountain ranges, List of Oregon state parks
Oregon's geography may be split roughly into six areas:
The state varies from rain forest in the Columbia Gorge to barren desert in the southeast, which still meets the technical definition of a frontier.
The state is about 580 km (360 miles) long and 420 km (261 miles) wide. In terms of land and water area, Oregon is the ninth largest state, covering 254,819 km² (98,386 square miles).
Its highest point is the summit of Mount Hood, at 3,428 m (11,239 ft). As a West Coast state, its lowest point is sea level. Its mean elevation is 1 km (3,300 ft).
Crater Lake National Park is Oregon's only national park.
Oregon geology: Abert Rim (image description) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/17/AbertRim-cleft.jpg)
Governors in Oregon serve four-year terms. The Oregon Legislature consists of a thirty-member Senate and sixty-member House. Senators serve four-year terms, and Representatives two. The Oregon Supreme Court (http://www.ojd.state.or.us/courts/supreme/index.htm) is the highest court in the Oregon judicial branch. The court has seven elected justices. They choose one of their own to serve a six-year term as Chief Justice. The only court that may reverse or modify a decision of the Oregon Supreme Court is the United States Supreme Court.
Oregon adopted many electorial reforms proposed during the Progressive Era, due to the efforts of William S. U'Ren and his Direct Legislation League. Under his leadership, the state overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure in 1902 that created the initiative and referendum processes for citizens to directly introduce or approve proposed laws or amendments to the state constitution. In following years, the primary election to select party candidates was adopted in 1904, and in 1908 the Oregon Constitution was amended to include recall of public officials.
Of the measures placed on the ballot since 1902, the people have passed 99 of the 288 initiatives and 25 of the 61 referenda on the ballot, though not all of them survived challenges in courts (see Pierce v. Society of Sisters, for example). During the same period, the legislature has referred 363 measures to the people, of which 206 have passed.
Oregon has been a pioneer in the use of vote-by-mail:
Entering the Union at a time when the status of "Negroes" was very much in question,
and wishing to stay out of the looming conflict between the so-called "Union" and
"Confederate" States, Oregon banned Negroes from moving into the State in the
vote to adopt its Constitution (1858). This ban was not officially lifted until 1925; in 2002, additional racist language was struck from the
Oregon Constitution by the voters in Oregon.
Oregon is represented at the federal level by two senators and five representatives, which translates into seven electoral votes.
The Willamette Valley is very fertile, and coupled with Oregon's famous rains, gives the state a wealth of agricultural products. Apples and other fruits, cattle, dairy products, potatoes, and peppermint are all valuable products. Oregon is also one of four major world hazelnut growing regions, and produces most of the domestic hazelnuts in the United States. While the history of the wine production in Oregon can be traced to before Prohibition, it became a significant industry beginning in the 1970s, and Oregon is home to at least four wine appellations.
Her forests have historically made Oregon one of the nation's major timber production or logging states, but forest fires (such as the Tillamook Burn), over-harvesting, and law suits over the proper management of the extensive federal forest holdings have reduced the amount of timber produced. According to the Oregon Forest Resources Institute, timber harvested from federal lands dropped some 96% from 1989 from 4,333 million to 173 million board feet (10,000,000 to 408,000 m³) in 2001. While the 1980s saw an unsustainable amount of timber harvested, the drop in timber harvested is still significant, as the total amount of timber harvested in 2001 is less than half of that in the late 1970s. Even the shift in recent years towards finished goods such as paper and building materials have not slowed the decline of the timber industry. Examples include the Weyerhaeuser's acquisition of Willamette Industries in January, 2002, the announcement by Louisiana Pacific in September, 2003 that they will relocate their corporate headquarters from Portland to Nashville, and the experiences of small lumber towns like Gilchrist. Despite these changes, Oregon still leads the United States in softwood lumber production: in 2001, according to the Oregon Forest Resources Institute, 6,056 million board feet (14,000,000 m³) was produced in Oregon, against 4,5257 mbf. in Washington, 2,731 in California, 2,413 in Georgia and 2,327 in Mississippi.
High technology industries and services have been a major employer since the 1970s. Tektronix was the largest private employer in Oregon until the late 1980s. Intel's creation and expansion of several plants in eastern Washington County continued the growth that Tektronix had started. The spinoffs and startups that were produced by these two companies led to the establishment of the Portland metropolitan area as the Silicon Forest. The recession and dot-com bust of 2001 in the Silicon Valley has led to similar results in the Silicon Forest; many high technology employers have either reduced the number of their employees or gone out of business. OSDL made news in 2004 when they hired Linus Torvalds, developer of the Linux kernel.
Oregon had one of the largest salmon-fishing industries in the world, although ocean fisheries have reduced the river fisheries in recent years. Tourism is also strong in the state; Oregon's evergreen mountain forests, waterfalls, pristine lakes (including Crater Lake National Park), and scenic beaches draw visitors year round. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, held in Ashland, is a tourist draw near its Californian border which complements the area's scenic beauty and opportunity for outdoor activities.
Oregon is home to a number of smaller breweries.
See also the list of people from Oregon and the list of Portlanders
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2003, Oregon's population was estimated at 3,559,596 people.
The racial makeup of the state is:
The 4 largest ancestry groups in Oregon are German (20.5%), English (13.2%), Irish (11.9%), Mexican (6.3%).
6.5% of Oregon's population were reported as under 5, 24.7% under 18, and 12.8% were 65 or older. Females made up approximately 50.4% of the population.
A list of Oregon locations by per capita income is also available.
The religious affiliations of the citizens of Oregon are:
The three largest Protestant denominations in Oregon are: Baptist (9% of the total state population), Lutheran (7%), Methodist (5%).
Although most people from Oregon still identify themselves (at least nominally) as Christians, Oregon has the lowest church membership of all 50 states. While some parts of the USA have church membership rates as high as 80 %, it runs only about 12 % in Oregon.
Estimates released September 2004 show double-digit growth in Latino and Asian American populations since the 2000 Census. About 60% of the 138,197 new residents come from ethnic and racial minorities. Asian growth is located mostly in the metropolitan areas of Portland, Salem, and Eugene; Hispanic population growth is across the state.
See: List of Oregon cities
The capital is Salem and the largest city is Portland. Salem is the second largest city, followed closely by Eugene to the south.
Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Rockies and later, the first capital of the Oregon Territory, from 1848 to 1852, when the territory capital was moved to Salem, Oregon. It was also the end of the Oregon Trail and the site of the first public library established west of the Rocky Mountains, stocked with only 300 volumes.
Portland is under consideration to be the home of a major league baseball team.
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Portland is under consideration to be the home of a major league baseball team. Note: The Magic have hired former Magic coach Brian Hill to be head coach again.. It was also the end of the Oregon Trail and the site of the first public library established west of the Rocky Mountains, stocked with only 300 volumes. 6--The Fans. Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Rockies and later, the first capital of the Oregon Territory, from 1848 to 1852, when the territory capital was moved to Salem, Oregon. The Magic will pick 11th in the 2005 NBA Draft. Salem is the second largest city, followed closely by Eugene to the south. In addition, the Magic announced the following day that Brian Hill, the coach who led the Magic to the NBA Finals under O'Neal and Hardaway, would return as head coach. The capital is Salem and the largest city is Portland. On May 23, however, the Magic's plans were disrupted by the abrupt resignation of General Manager and Chief Operating Officer John Weisbrod. See: List of Oregon cities. However, the promise for the future is great, as the club hopes to build around Howard, Hill, Francis, and Nelson and become a playoff contender with a new coach. About 60% of the 138,197 new residents come from ethnic and racial minorities. Asian growth is located mostly in the metropolitan areas of Portland, Salem, and Eugene; Hispanic population growth is across the state. In the end, the Magic ended a few games out of the playoffs. Estimates released September 2004 show double-digit growth in Latino and Asian American populations since the 2000 Census. Their playoff push was hampered by injuries in the last quarter of the season: a season-ending broken wrist for sixth man Hedo Turkoglu, a shin injury to Grant Hill, a rib cage injury to Nelson, and a three-game suspension to Francis for allegedly kicking a photographer. While some parts of the USA have church membership rates as high as 80 %, it runs only about 12 % in Oregon. The Magic finished the season with a 36-46 record, disappointing after a strong start. Although most people from Oregon still identify themselves (at least nominally) as Christians, Oregon has the lowest church membership of all 50 states. Howard was an unanimous selection. The three largest Protestant denominations in Oregon are: Baptist (9% of the total state population), Lutheran (7%), Methodist (5%). Hill was chosen an All-Star starter by NBA fans, and Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson were named to the All-Rookie first and second teams, respectfully. The religious affiliations of the citizens of Oregon are:. Hill also returned and averaged 19 points a game. A list of Oregon locations by per capita income is also available. In addition, Nelson, after a slow start, developed into a talented player, taking over the starting point guard position. Females made up approximately 50.4% of the population. Howard was a consistant rebounder and scorer, becoming the first rookie to start and play all 82 games in a season. 6.5% of Oregon's population were reported as under 5, 24.7% under 18, and 12.8% were 65 or older. However, Howard showed great promise, becoming one of the few players to average a double-double. The 4 largest ancestry groups in Oregon are German (20.5%), English (13.2%), Irish (11.9%), Mexican (6.3%). However, led by the erratic play of Francis, the Magic also lost to league bottom-feeders, such as the expansion Charlotte Bobcats and the Atlanta Hawks. The racial makeup of the state is:. Throughout the season, bolstered by Hill's return, the Magic played spectacularly, defeating top NBA teams such as the San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons. Census Bureau, as of 2003, Oregon's population was estimated at 3,559,596 people. The Magic are currently in a search for a new head coach. According to the U.S. Later on, Christie claimed he had bone spurs and was placed on the injured list after playing only a few games for the Magic. Near the end of the season, with a playoff-push faltering, Weisbrod fired Davis and promoted Chris Jent to become interim head coach. See also the list of people from Oregon and the list of Portlanders. Christie, because of his emotional ties to the Kings, at first refused to play for the Magic. Oregon is home to a number of smaller breweries. First, Weisbrod traded Mobley for Doug Christie from the Sacramento Kings. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, held in Ashland, is a tourist draw near its Californian border which complements the area's scenic beauty and opportunity for outdoor activities. After a promising 13-6 start, the Magic began to fall apart. Tourism is also strong in the state; Oregon's evergreen mountain forests, waterfalls, pristine lakes (including Crater Lake National Park), and scenic beaches draw visitors year round. Nelson, who most scouts speculated to be a top-10 pick, fell to the 20th pick, and the Magic traded a future first-round draft pick to the Denver Nuggets for Nelson. Oregon had one of the largest salmon-fishing industries in the world, although ocean fisheries have reduced the river fisheries in recent years. With the number one draft pick, the Magic selected high-school phenom Dwight Howard and traded for point guard Jameer Nelson. OSDL made news in 2004 when they hired Linus Torvalds, developer of the Linux kernel. In addition, the Magic also acquired center Tony Battie and free agent Hedo Turkoglu. The recession and dot-com bust of 2001 in the Silicon Valley has led to similar results in the Silicon Forest; many high technology employers have either reduced the number of their employees or gone out of business. The Magic traded McGrady to the Houston Rockets for Steve Francis, Kelvin Cato, and Cuttino Mobley. The spinoffs and startups that were produced by these two companies led to the establishment of the Portland metropolitan area as the Silicon Forest. McGrady, discontent with the Magic, wished to move on; Weisbrod accused McGrady of "slacking off" and not attending practices (McGrady later admitted that he did not give 100% percent during the 2003-2004 season). Intel's creation and expansion of several plants in eastern Washington County continued the growth that Tektronix had started. The most significant trade was that of Tracy McGrady. High technology industries and services have been a major employer since the 1970s. Tektronix was the largest private employer in Oregon until the late 1980s. Though he kept Davis at coach, he shook up the player roster, only keeping a few of the players from last season. in Washington, 2,731 in California, 2,413 in Georgia and 2,327 in Mississippi. In the offseason, Weisbrod dismantled the team. Despite these changes, Oregon still leads the United States in softwood lumber production: in 2001, according to the Oregon Forest Resources Institute, 6,056 million board feet (14,000,000 m³) was produced in Oregon, against 4,5257 mbf. In addition, general manager Gabriel was replaced by John Weisbrod. Examples include the Weyerhaeuser's acquisition of Willamette Industries in January, 2002, the announcement by Louisiana Pacific in September, 2003 that they will relocate their corporate headquarters from Portland to Nashville, and the experiences of small lumber towns like Gilchrist. In the middle of the 19-game losing streak, coach Doc Rivers was fired, and assistant Johnny Davis was promoted. Even the shift in recent years towards finished goods such as paper and building materials have not slowed the decline of the timber industry. The Magic finished with a disappointing 21-61 record, the worst in the NBA. According to the Oregon Forest Resources Institute, timber harvested from federal lands dropped some 96% from 1989 from 4,333 million to 173 million board feet (10,000,000 to 408,000 m³) in 2001. While the 1980s saw an unsustainable amount of timber harvested, the drop in timber harvested is still significant, as the total amount of timber harvested in 2001 is less than half of that in the late 1970s. After winning its first game, the Magic lost 19 consecutive games, setting a franchise record. Her forests have historically made Oregon one of the nation's major timber production or logging states, but forest fires (such as the Tillamook Burn), over-harvesting, and law suits over the proper management of the extensive federal forest holdings have reduced the amount of timber produced. Even with the acquisition of veterans Tyronn Lue and Juwan Howard, the Magic struggled early. While the history of the wine production in Oregon can be traced to before Prohibition, it became a significant industry beginning in the 1970s, and Oregon is home to at least four wine appellations. The Magic's 15th season in 2003-2004 proved to be one of its toughest ever. Oregon is also one of four major world hazelnut growing regions, and produces most of the domestic hazelnuts in the United States. Despite still not having Hill due to injury, the Magic entered the playoffs for the third straight year. However, after taking a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven first round series, the Magic faltered and fell to the Detroit Pistons 4-3 in a heartbreaker. Apples and other fruits, cattle, dairy products, potatoes, and peppermint are all valuable products. In 2002-2003, with the acquisition of Gordon Giricek and Drew Gooden, T-Mac once again led the Magic to a 42-40 record. The Willamette Valley is very fertile, and coupled with Oregon's famous rains, gives the state a wealth of agricultural products. However, the Magic were defeated 3-1 by the Charlotte Hornets (the team has since relocated, becoming the New Orleans Hornets). Oregon is represented at the federal level by two senators and five representatives, which translates into seven electoral votes. T-Mac, combined with Armstrong, Miller, and 3-point sharpshooter Pat Garrity, formed the core of the team that season. This ban was not officially lifted until 1925; in 2002, additional racist language was struck from the
Oregon Constitution by the voters in Oregon. Led once again by McGrady, nicknamed "T-Mac", Orlando once again posted a winning record, 44-38, in the 2001-2002 season.
However, Hill was still severely limited by his ankle injury and did not play for the vast majority of the season. Of the measures placed on the ballot since 1902, the people have passed 99 of the 288 initiatives and 25 of the 61 referenda on the ballot, though not all of them survived challenges in courts (see Pierce v. Society of Sisters, for example). Despite Duncan opting to remain with the San Antonio Spurs, the Magic gained Hill, a perenial All-Star, and McGrady. In following years, the primary election to select party candidates was adopted in 1904, and in 1908 the Oregon Constitution was amended to include recall of public officials. In the following offseason, Gabriel, with millions of cleared salary cap space, attempted to lure three of the NBA's most prized free agents: Tim Duncan, Grant Hill, and Tracy McGrady. Under his leadership, the state overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure in 1902 that created the initiative and referendum processes for citizens to directly introduce or approve proposed laws or amendments to the state constitution. This year was characterized by the slogan "Heart and Hustle", as the team was known for its hard-working style. U'Ren and his Direct Legislation League. At the end of the season Rivers was named Coach of the Year by the NBA. Oregon adopted many electorial reforms proposed during the Progressive Era, due to the efforts of William S. With a team with virtually no name players and little experience, Rivers and Armstrong, the team captain, led the Magic to a 41-41 record, barely out of the playoffs. They choose one of their own to serve a six-year term as Chief Justice. The only court that may reverse or modify a decision of the Oregon Supreme Court is the United States Supreme Court. Gabriel dismantled the previous team and acquired multiple future first round draft picks. The court has seven elected justices. In 1999, the Magic, under new General Manager John Gabriel, who was named Executive of the Year, acquired rookie-coach Doc Rivers. The Oregon Supreme Court (http://www.ojd.state.or.us/courts/supreme/index.htm) is the highest court in the Oregon judicial branch. The 76ers, led by Allen Iverson, upset the Magic 3-1 in the first round. Senators serve four-year terms, and Representatives two. In the playoffs, though, the Magic were seeded number 3 because of
tiebreakers and faced the Philadelphia 76ers. Governors in Oregon serve four-year terms.
The Oregon Legislature
consists of a thirty-member Senate and sixty-member House. In addition, Orlando also acquired brothers Dominique and Gerald Wilkins, who
were past their primes but were still regarded as NBA greats. Its mean elevation is 1 km (3,300 ft). Anderson, combined with newly acquired free agent Bo Outlaw, led the team to a respectable 41-41 record, just out of reach of the NBA playoffs. In addition, Rony Seikaly was traded before the season started to the New Jersey Nets for three role players and a future draft pick. As a West Coast state, its lowest point is sea level. However, the season was hampered by injuries, as Hardaway sat out the majority of the season . Its highest point is the summit of Mount Hood, at 3,428 m (11,239 ft). In addition, Hall of Famer Julius Erving joined the Magic's front office, giving Orlando immense hope for a successful season. In terms of land and water area, Oregon is the ninth largest state, covering 254,819 km² (98,386 square miles). The Magic hired Chuck Daly to be head coach for the 1997-1998 season. The state is about 580 km (360 miles) long and 420 km (261 miles) wide. In the middle of the season, though, urged by player discontent, management fired coach Brian Hill and named Richie Adubato as interim coach for the rest of the season. The state varies from rain forest in the Columbia Gorge to barren desert in the southeast, which still meets the technical definition of a frontier. In the playoffs, the Magic stunned the favorites Miami Heat in the first round 3-2 after losing the first two games. Oregon's geography may be split roughly into six areas:. However, the Magic still mananged to compile a 45-37 record, led by Hardaway, Darrell Armstrong, the team's emotional leader, and newly-acquired free agent Rony Seikaly. See also: List of Oregon counties, Oregon Geographic Names, List of Oregon rivers, List of Oregon mountain ranges, List of Oregon state parks. In the offseason, in a huge blow to the Magic franchise, O'Neal left as a free agent to the Los Angeles Lakers. The poet William Cullen Bryant took the name from Carver's book and used it in his poem "Thanatopsis" to refer to the recent discoveries of the Lewis and Clark Expedition; this use helped establish it in modern use. The combination of Jordan and rebounder Dennis Rodman was too much for the Magic, and Orlando was swept 4-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. In 1778, Jonathan Carver used Oregon to label the Great River of the West in his book Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America. In the playoffs, after the Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks, Orlando met the Bulls in the Eastern Conference finals. More than this, it is completely disproved by all that is known of the name." Others have speculated that the name is related to the kingdom of Aragon. However, the Magic were seeded number two, behind the amazing 72-10 record the Chicago Bulls accumulated under Michael Jordan. He wrote that it was "a mere conjecture absolutely without support. In the 1995-1996 season, the Magic again dominated the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with a 60-22 record, led by O'Neal and Hardaway. Scott, an early editor of Oregonian. The Houston Rockets, though, ended Orlando's dream of a championship by sweeping Orlando 4-0 in the Fianls to take the crown. The theory that it comes from oregano, was dismissed years ago by Henry W. In the playoffs, the Magic defeated the Boston Celtics, Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls, and the Indiana Pacers, advancing to the NBA Finals. Less supported theories are based on it having a Spanish etymology. However, in the 1994-1995 season, the Magic's sixth season, after acquiring rebounder Horace Grant as a free agent from the Chicago Bulls, Orlando compiled a 57-25 record, best in the East and winning the Atlantic Conference title. Why Rogers used the name has led to many theories, which include:. However, the underdog Pacers team swept the Magic 3-0 in the first round, thus ending the Magic's season. The petition referred to Ouragon and asked for money to finance an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage. The Magic were in the playoffs for the first time, ranked the second seed in the Eastern Conference. The earliest known use of this proper noun was in a 1765 petition by Major Robert Rogers to the Kingdom of Great Britain. With the lethal combination of O'Neal and Hardaway, the Magic became a dominant team in the NBA, compiling the first 50 win season in franchise history with a 50-32 record. The origin of the state's name is something of a mystery. In the draft, the Magic selected Chris Webber, but traded him to the Golden State Warriors for the number three pick, guard Anfernee Hardaway (known as "Penny" Hardaway) and three future first-round draft picks. State ballots frequently illustrate the extremes of the political spectrum - anti-gay, pro-religious measures on the same ballot as liberal drug decriminalization measures. In addition, despite having the NBA's best non-playoff record (and thereby the least chance of gaining the top draft pick), the Magic again landed the number one draft spot. Californians (or outsiders in general). In the offseason, Guokas stepped down as head coach, and Brian Hill was promoted to become the Magic's second coach. anti-tax activists, and native Oregonians vs. However, the Magic missed that year's playoffs, because they were tied with the Indiana Pacers for the 8th (and final) playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and because the Pacers owned the tiebreaker. anti-racists, supporters of social spending vs. The Magic again were the NBA's most improved franchise, and O'Neal garnered All-Star starter status and the Rookie of the Year award. environmentalists, white supremacists vs. O'Neal, a 7-1 center, made an immediate impact on the Magic, leading the club to a 41 - 41 record. farmers, wealthy growing cities vs. established but poor rural areas, loggers vs. With the first overall pick, the Magic selected big-man Shaquille O'Neal from Louisiana State University. settlers from the U.S., ranchers vs. The club's history was changed dramatically with the 1992 Draft. British fur trappers, British vs. 1992 was a more disappointing season for the Magic, who finished with a 21 - 61 record. Hampered by injuries, the Magic had a then franchise-record 17 game losing streak. The state has a long history of polarizing conflicts: Native Americans vs. Combined with the fast-paced energy style of Skiles, who was named the NBA's Most Improved Player at the end of the season, the Magic heralded the NBA's most improved record that season. The power, food, and lumber provided by Oregon have helped fuel the development of the west, and the periodic fluctuations in the nation's building industry has severely impacted the state's economy on multiple occasions. In the 1990 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic selected Dennis Scott with the fourth overall pick. Scott, known as a sharpshooter, helped the Magic compile a 31 - 51 record, still under Coach Guokas. Industrial expansion began in earnest following the construction of the Bonneville Dam in 1943 on the Columbia River. The Magic's first victory came 2 days later, as the Magic pounded the New York Knicks 118- 110. In the 1880s, railroads enabled marketing of the state's lumber and wheat, as well as the more rapid growth of its cities. Despite playing a hard-fought game, the visiting New Jersey Nets won 111- 106. The state was admitted to the Union on February 14, 1859. The club's first game was on November 4, 1989, at the Orlando O-Rena. Settlement increased due to the Donation Land Claim Act of 1850, in conjunction with the forced relocation of the native population to Indian Reservations in Oregon. In the club's first draft in 1989, the Magic chose Nick Anderson with the 11th pick in the first round. The Oregon Territory was officially organized in 1848. The inaugural team compiled a respectable 18-64 record with players including Reggie Theus, Scott Skiles (now current coach of the Chicago Bulls), Terry Catledge, Sam Vincent, Otis Smith, and Jerry Reynolds. Cooler heads prevailed, and the boundary between the United States and British North America was set at the 49th parallel. Led by former Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat Williams, the Magic hired Matt Guokas as the team's first coach. In 1844, the Democrat James Polk ran for President on the slogan "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight," referring to the northern border of the Oregon Country at latitude 54°40′. The Orlando Magic officially entered the NBA as an expansion franchise in 1989. The border was resolved in 1846 by the Oregon Treaty after a period where it seemed that the United States and the United Kingdom would go to war for a third time in 75 years. The Orlando Magic are a National Basketball Association team based in Orlando, Florida. agreed to jointly settle the Oregon Country with the United Kingdom. Magic Fan Message Board (http://magicmadness.us/). The Oregon Trail infused the region with new settlers, starting in 1842-43, after the U.S. Orlando Magic Fan - News and rumors (http://www.orlandomagicfan.com/). John McLoughlin, who was appointed the Company's Chief Factor of the Columbia District, built Fort Vancouver in 1825. AmIAnnoying.com - Orlando Magic (http://www.amiannoying.com/(tvzdgtiwcey31555j0cjsvff)/view.aspx?id=11520&collection=3069). By the 1820s and 1830s, the British Hudson's Bay Company dominated the Pacific Northwest. Magic Fan Hangout Message Board (http://www.ezekielbearsports.com/bbs/forumdisplay.php?f=25). In the War of 1812, the British gained control of all of the Pacific Fur Company posts. Official Summer Pro League web site for the Orlando Magic (http://www.summerproleague.com/). In 1811, New York financier John Jacob Astor established Fort Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia River with the intention of starting a chain of Pacific Fur Company trading posts along the river. Fort Astoria was the first permanent white settlement in Oregon. Orlando Magic official web site (http://www.nba.com/magic/). Exploration by Lewis and Clark (1805-1806) and Britain's David Thompson (1811) publicized the abundance of fur in the area. Tom Sterner. They built their winter fort at Fort Clatsop, near the mouth of the Columbia River. Randy Ayers. The Lewis and Clark Expedition travelled through the region during their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase. It is expected that at least one more will be hired.. James Cook explored the coast in 1778 in search of the Northwest Passage. Assistant Coaches: Note: Brian Hill has recently announced the following two assistant coaches. Oregon's earliest residents were several Native American tribes, including the Bannock, Chinook, Klamath, and Nez Perce. Head Coach: Brian Hill. Its population in 2000 was 3,421,399, a 20.4% increase over 1990; as of July 2004, the population had grown to an estimated 3,594,586. General Manager: CURRENTLY IN SEARCH FOR GM (John Weisbrod resigned on May 23, 2005). The state has pioneered some innovative solutions to the nation's environmental problems, such as the Oregon Bottle Bill, but has also suffered from the rapid pace of logging in its forests. Team captain: Grant Hill. They struggle to balance this with the desire to support the development needed to support its increasing population without losing what attracts people to Oregon in the first place. #15 Hedo Turkoglu (Hidayet Türkoğlu) (Turkey). Oregonians are proud of their state's beautiful forests and streams, and place great importance on proper use of their natural resources. #9 DeShawn Stevenson (Washington Union HS, Fresno, California). That description still applies over a quarter-century later. #14 Jameer Nelson (Saint Joseph's). News and World Report described Oregon as a. #41 Mario Kasun (Croatia). A 1977 article in U.S. #7 Mark Jones (UCF). The pronunciation [ˈɔɹ.ə.ˌgɑn] is also common, but considered incorrect by locals. #34 Brandon Hunter (Ohio). The state's name is properly pronounced [ˈɔɹ.ə.gən]. #12 Dwight Howard (Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, Atlanta, Georgia). In fact, on average Oregon is as dry as Texas, but few people live in Eastern Oregon. #33 Grant Hill (Duke). Oregon is known for its abundant rainfall, but only the western 2/5 of the state is notably rainy; east of the Cascades the climate is much more arid. #8 Pat Garrity (Notre Dame). Two north-south mountain ranges - the Coastal Range and the Cascade Mountain Range - form the two boundaries of the Willamette Valley, one of the most fertile and agriculturally productive regions in the world. #3 Steve Francis (Maryland). Oregon is a state located on the United States' northwest, and bordering the Pacific Ocean, California, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada. Its northern border lies along the Columbia River and the east along the Snake River. #55 Andrew DeClercq (Florida). The results were not as expected and KATU Channel 2 news reporter Paul Linnman captured the results on film of the exploding whale. #1 Doug Christie (Pepperdine). In 1970 the Oregon Highway Division (now Oregon Department of Transportation) exploded a dead beached whale on a beach just outside Lane County. #13 Kelvin Cato (Iowa State). There was an unsuccessful effort to make Louie Louie Oregon's official state song.[2] (http://www.louielouie.net/05-louie-faq.htm). #4 Tony Battie (Texas Tech). The Kingsmen, who made the song Louie Louie famous, are from Portland. #11 Andre Barrett (Seton Hall). Oregon claims the D River is the shortest river in the world, while the American state of Montana makes the same claim of the Roe River. #2 Stacey Augmon (UNLV). The other is New Jersey. Joseph's University. Oregon is one of two states that prohibit drivers from pumping their own gasoline. #14 Jameer Nelson; St. Abbreviations for the state include OR (postal), Ore., and Oreg. #12 Dwight Howard; Drafted from high school. Oregon has no sales tax. #33 Grant Hill; Duke University. Oregon has the smallest park in the world: Mill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon. #3 Steve Francis; University of Maryland, College Park. The "front" of the flag shows the state seal, while the "back" features a small beaver, in honor of the official state animal. Scott Skiles. It is one of the few official flags in the world that do so. Dennis Scott. Oregon is the only state in the United States with a flag that features a different obverse and reverse. Shaquille O'Neal. Jefferson Public Radio. Tracy McGrady. Oregon Public Broadcasting. Anfernee Hardaway. List of radio stations in Oregon. Horace Grant. List of television stations in Oregon. Darrell Armstrong. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, a single-A club in the Northwest League. Tree Rollins. Portland Beavers, a triple-A club in the Pacific Coast League. Danny Schayes. Eugene Emeralds, a single-A club in the Northwest League. Nick Anderson. Farm clubs of Major League Baseball
Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. Umpqua Community College. Rogue Community College. Portland Community College. Mount Hood Community College. Linn-Benton Community College. Lane Community College. Klamath Community College*. Chemeketa Community College. Clackamas Community College. Blue Mountain Community College. Willamette University. Western States Chiropractic College. Western Oregon University. Western Baptist College. Warner Pacific College. University of Portland. University of Oregon. Southern Oregon University. Reed College. Portland State University. Pacific University. Pacific Northwest College of Art. Oregon State University. Oregon Institute of Technology. Oregon Health and Science University. Northwest Christian College. National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Multnomah Bible College and Seminary. Mount Angel Seminary. Marylhurst University. Linfield College. Lewis & Clark College. Gutenberg College. George Fox University. Eugene Bible College. Eastern Oregon University. Concordia University, Portland. Non-Religious – 18%. Other Religions – 1%. Other Christian – 4%. Roman Catholic – 15%. Protestant – 57%. 3.1% mixed race. 1.3% American Indian. 3.0% Asian. 1.6% Black. 8.0% Hispanic. 83.5% White. 2000 Oregon becomes the first state in the nation to conduct a presidential election entirely by mail. About 80% of registered voters participated. 1998 Through a voter initiative, Oregonians confirm their overwhelming support for vote-by-mail. 1996 Ron Wyden, Bob Packwood's replacement, is elected by mail with a 66% turnout. 1995 Oregon becomes the first state to conduct a federal primary election totally by mail. 1987 Vote-by-mail becomes permanent, with the majority of Oregon's counties making use of it. 1981 The Oregon Legislature approves experimentation with vote-by-mail for local elections. the Basin and Range Region. the Columbia Plateau, and. the Klamath Mountains,. the Cascade Mountains. the Willamette Valley,. the Coast Range,. Rogers is likely to have heard the terms because of his frequent encounters with Mohegans in the late 1750s. Olighin was one of the early names for the Ohio River, shown on a 1680s map of the explorations of René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. In a 2004 article for the Oregon Historical Quarterly, professor Thomas Love and Smithsonian linguist Ives Goddard argue that Rogers chose the word based on exposure to either of the Algonquian words wauregan and olighin, both meaning "good and beautiful". [1] (http://www.registerguard.com/news/2004/06/06/f1.ed.col.byram.0606.html). Lewis published an article in the Oregon Historical Quarterly argued that the name Oregon came from the word oolighan, referring to grease made from fish, which the Native Americans of the region traded in. Those trade routes brought the term eastward. In 2001, Scott Byram, (currently the archaeologist for the Coquille Indian Tribe), and David G. This theory was endorsed in Oregon Geographic Names as "the most plausible explanation.". Stewart argued in a 1944 article in American Speech that the name came from an engraver's error in a French map published in the early 1700s, naming the Ouisiconsink (Wisconsin River). George R. |