News E. Kimbark MacColl, an educator and school administrator who chronicled the history of Portland and its power establishment, died last night after a long illness, WW has learned. He was 86. Kim, as he was known, taught at Occidental and Reed colleges, Portland State University and Catlin Gabel School. He was a member of City Club and other prominent civic groups, and served on a number of committees ...   More

News [We had two Words events reach our mailbox after Wednesday's newspaper had already trundled off to the printing press. So, instead, enjoy a heads up on them via the magic of the interweb.] Food, beer, and history—essentially the high school class you always wanted—await the attendees of tonight's Oregon Encyclopedia (OE) History Night debut. The new monthly series will kick off with ...   More