The stories of Marion County, OR
8 narrated audio stories from across Marion County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Oregon State Capitol
After the Fire, Oregon Chose the Future
How destruction gave Oregon its modern Capitol and iconic Pioneer.
Dome Building
The Killing Outside the Dome
A murder, a conviction, and the doubts that never left Oregon.
Salem
When a Mission Became Salem
Jason Lee’s mission helped set the stage for Salem’s beginnings.
Salem
When a Salem Murder Conviction Came Undone
A conviction in a notorious Salem killing collapses under federal scrutiny.
Willamette Heritage Center
A House That Outlived the Mission
How one preserved house carries Jason Lee’s Salem story forward.
Willamette University
Where a Frontier School Became the West’s First University
How missionaries built a school that grew into Willamette University.
Salem
From Salem to the Senate: Mark Hatfield’s Ascent
How Salem shaped a long, independent political career.
Oregon State Capitol
When Oregon Put Its Story Back in Stone
After fire, Oregon rebuilt its capitol as a confident story in art and government.
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