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Giselle Robles-Pacheco of Ontario, Oregon, has earned a $2,000 Teamsters scholarship to attend Treasure Valley Community College this fall. She's one of 600 students nationwide whose hard work is being rewarded by the union's scholarship fund.
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.
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.
A new report reveals Ontario's Greenbelt isn't blocking growth—it's fueling it, generating $3 billion annually while protecting farmland that feeds millions. Researchers say the protected land is actually a strategic economic asset that secures jobs, food supply, and Ontario's future.
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.
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.
More than 150 students from across Oregon and nearby states earned spots on Treasure Valley Community College's spring quarter honor lists. The achievements span President's List perfect 4.0 GPAs to Honor Roll students maintaining 3.5 or higher.
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.
Archaeologists uncovered evidence that Chinese immigrants worked as cowboys and ranch hands across 30+ Oregon ranches, revealing an overlooked chapter of the American West. The discovery challenges the traditional narrative of frontier life and honors families whose legacies were never passed down.
Nine Ontario provincial parks damaged by storms, invasive species, and shoreline erosion just received a major green makeover. A national charity and Ontario Parks teamed up to plant 12,000 native trees and shrubs, breathing new life into these beloved natural spaces.
Oregon just became the first state to directly fund endangered species protection through tourism dollars. A new lodging tax will generate $37 million annually to protect 321 at-risk animals, from gray wolves to tufted puffins.
More than 50 rural students pursuing nursing and healthcare careers just got their tuition covered through a major new grant. The funding comes as Central Oregon faces nearly 19,000 open healthcare positions.
Oregon just became the first state to fund wildlife conservation through tourism taxes, raising $37 million annually to protect everything from gray wolves to tiny caddisflies. The bipartisan bill shifts the burden from hunters to hotel guests, creating a model other states are already watching.
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Two Oregon High School seniors just earned $1,000 scholarships for combining academic excellence with genuine community impact. Andrea Chavez-Jimenez and Daniel Gonzalez stood out among their peers for making their town better while excelling in class.
Battalion Chief David Leask, who beat cancer in 2015, is now fighting massive wildfires in Oregon that have scorched over 1.8 million acres. His deployment highlights both the dedication of firefighters and the often-overlooked cancer risks they face on the job.
Despite low snow this winter, Oregon Adaptive Sports is still getting students with disabilities onto the slopes at Mt. Bachelor. Over 300 volunteers make it possible for 125 youth to experience skiing and snowboarding each season.
Oregon's beloved electric vehicle rebate program reopens August 25 after running out of funds three years straight. The state adjusted rebate amounts to stretch funding further and help more people make the switch to clean transportation.
Oregon's 50-year urban planning system is quietly working behind the scenes, approving 96% of city expansion requests while protecting farmland and keeping infrastructure costs manageable. The system helps cities plan for housing while preserving the agricultural land that feeds communities.
Oregon hasn't recorded a single pesticide-related bee death since 2021, proving that education can save pollinators. The breakthrough came after the state trained 12,000 people and created the nation's largest bee species inventory.
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.
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