Willamette
Americannoun
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It is a mosaic of subcultures: fishermen in coastal towns, hipsters in Portland, hippies in Eugene, hikers in Bend, farmers in the Willamette Valley, loggers in timber towns and cowboys in Eastern Oregon’s high desert.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office said Pomeroy’s body was located Wednesday morning in the Willamette River about half a mile upstream of Hyak Park between Corvallis and Albany, Ore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2024
Pomeroy’s family told Portland Monthly that the accident occurred when their inner tubes, which were tied together, flipped over in fast-moving currents after hitting a snag on the Willamette River.
From Salon ● Jul. 16, 2024
Like Napa Valley cabernets, good Willamette Valley pinots are hard to find for less than $30.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
Portland’s Esplanade is a path for cyclists and pedestrians, and it goes along the Willamette River.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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