The Heppner flood was the deadliest in the history of the American northwest, and among the deadliest in the nation’s history. And yet, the disaster that struck the north central Oregon town has become nearly forgotten history.
Sixty six years ago a new television show premiered. Bonanza, the saga of the Cartwrights of the Ponderosa ranch was made for the express purpose of selling color televisions, and it brought color to many lives.