Sandie Gilson is a fifth generation Oregonian who has lived in the state her entire life. But she’s pushing for an Idaho takeover of half the state.
JOHN DAY, Ore. — Within a few short years, 11 eastern Oregon counties have voted to consider seceding from the state and joining Idaho. The “Greater Idaho” movement, while still harboring greater ambitions, currently aims to take 15 counties from the Beaver State to the Gem State.
On Monday, KGW’s The Story explored some of the cultural differences that eastern Oregonians feel divide them from much of the west side — and how they feel the friction between rural
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