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When Larry Gibson's blood sugar plummeted to dangerous levels in John Day, Oregon, three complete strangers stepped up to save him. Their quick kindness turned a medical emergency into a testament of small-town compassion.
Three Northeast Oregon communities are rolling out the welcome mat for entrepreneurs with free all-day workshops packed with expert advice, funding tips, and one-on-one business coaching. The Small Business Success Days happening Feb. 17-19 aim to help local business owners turn their dreams into thriving realities.
For 49 days, thousands of Reddit users voted daily to eliminate US states one by one in a hilariously heated geography contest. Oregon emerged victorious after an intense final showdown with Minnesota.
Three Central Oregon students just received $3,500 each to pursue their dreams through SELCO Community Credit Union's scholarship program. The awards are part of $77,500 distributed to 21 students across Oregon this year.
A critically endangered California condor flew into Oregon last month for the first time since 1904, marking a milestone for one of conservation's toughest comebacks. The adventurous bird traveled 380 miles in four days before returning home to Redwoods National Park.
Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.
Bestselling author John Green is gifting exclusive poetry readings to people who buy coffee and tea that fights the world's deadliest infectious disease. Every purchase sends 100% of profits to get tuberculosis treatment to people who need it most.
Oregon's new bill drops the legal e-bike riding age from 16 to 14, allowing schools to finally teach safety to the teens already riding. While other states ban e-bikes, Oregon is choosing education over restriction.
Oregon is installing 24 new fast-charging electric vehicle stations along its major highways, bringing 126 charging ports to travelers from the coast to eastern Oregon. Several stations could be charging cars within the next year.
Community volunteers in Benton County are learning helicopter rescue techniques to help find missing hikers and save lives in remote areas. The nine-week academy, supported by the Oregon National Guard, prepares everyday citizens to respond to outdoor emergencies around the clock.
Ten Oregon construction unions united to create Climate Jobs Oregon, a coalition designed to train workers and accelerate the state's transition to 100% clean electricity by 2040. The plan could generate 200,000 jobs while cutting utility bills and meeting climate goals.
Scientists at the Oregon Zoo and High Desert Museum are breeding the last known Mazama newts in a decades-long mission to return the species to Crater Lake. The ambitious conservation effort aims to rebuild an entire population from a handful of survivors.
Oregon lawmakers just approved legislation that could lower your energy bills while speeding up clean energy projects across the state. The bill cuts through red tape to make renewable energy faster and cheaper to build.
Oregon just became the first state to fund wildlife conservation through tourism instead of hunting licenses. The innovative approach will pump $37 million annually into protecting everything from blue whales to songbirds.
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A dog trapped in waist-deep water and dense vegetation fought to survive until Oregon first responders used drone technology to save her life. Now called Sweetie, she's charming everyone and ready for adoption after her incredible ordeal.
Unity of Springfield is hosting a free two-day Earth Day celebration with live music, food, and activities, with proceeds benefiting local homeless assistance programs.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore wrote to the governor about his depression battle while his mother fought cancer. Now he's using his platform to expand mental health resources for others.
A free two-day Earth Day celebration in Springfield brings the community together for live music, food, and activities while supporting local homeless services. A portion of proceeds will help Eden Village assist chronically homeless and disabled residents.
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Scientists confirmed two elk hide pieces stitched together in an Oregon cave are the world's oldest direct evidence of sewing, dating back 12,000 years. The discovery reveals how Ice Age communities survived brutal winters through skilled craftsmanship.
After a news story revealed that Waukesha's first Memorial Day march might not happen, dozens of volunteers flooded in to save the day. Now the VFW post is celebrating both the march and a community that showed up when it mattered most.
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