An Oregon native, Ms. Strassel earned a bachelor's degree in Public Policy and International Affairs from Princeton University. She lives in Alaska with her three children.

There is plenty to do in the Portland metro area this weekend, whether you’re looking to dance, shop or taste everything Oregon has to offer!

In some cases, it’s already too late. I’ll never shake Dave McNally’s left hand and listen to the Billings native wax nostalgically about his place on the greatest major-league baseball ...