The Oregonian celebrates 175 years today. Why Dec. 4? Perhaps sabotage

The Oregonian, Oregon's oldest newspaper, celebrates its 175th anniversary, marked by a delayed debut due to a missing printing press, possibly sabotaged by rival Lot Whitcomb to ensure his Milwaukie paper, the Western Star, launched first. Despite the setback, The Oregonian eventually published, featuring early Oregon history, including news on land claims, Native treaties, and infrastructure projects, alongside literary content and political commentary.