World War II came to the mouth of the Columbia River 75 years ago this week when a Japanese submarine fired on Oregon’s Fort Stevens. It was the first time that a mainland US military installation had come under enemy attack since the War of 1812.

<p>World War II came to the mouth of the Columbia River 75 years ago this week when a Japanese submarine fired on Oregon’s Fort Stevens. It was the first time that a mainland US military installation had come under enemy attack since the <a href="https://mynorthwest.com/25055/if-it-wasnt-for-the-racoon-we-might-all-be-british/">War of 1812</a>.</p>

<p>Highlights from KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.</p>

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