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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.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University just cracked a puzzle that's stumped cancer researchers for years: why pancreatic cancer fights off immunotherapy. The discovery could finally give patients new treatment options.
While senior dogs are four times less likely to be adopted than younger ones, Erica Psaltis is changing that story one gray muzzle at a time. Her Bend, Oregon rescue exclusively saves overlooked older dogs that shelters often can't place.
Two decades after federal authorities declared the West Coast groundfish fishery a disaster, the final overfished species has officially recovered. The turnaround came from strict quotas, science-based limits, and fishers who stuck with a painful rebuilding plan.
A former defensive end who never took a snap at quarterback is now coaching Oregon's elite QBs after a winding journey back to his alma mater. Star quarterback Dante Moore says Koa Ka'ai's unconventional path has made him a master at developing the mental side of the game.
Oregon just gave renewable energy developers a faster path to build solar and wind farms before federal tax credits disappear. The new law lets them skip slow state approvals and work directly with local governments through 2028.
Researchers at Oregon State University developed a new therapy that fights lung cancer tumors while preventing deadly muscle wasting in a single treatment. Early results in mice show the approach works 2.5 times better than standard treatments without harmful side effects.
An all-volunteer nonprofit in Oregon is stretching beyond comfort zones to dress students for success, teach cooking skills, and remind seniors they're not forgotten. Their secret? Everyone pitches in, learning new skills while serving their community.
A community foundation in Hermiston, Oregon is doubling donations to help preserve hundreds of flags honoring fallen veterans. The matching campaign will complete a new storage building at the town's cemetery.
Helicopters delivered nearly half a million tree seedlings to fire-scarred Oregon forests that trucks couldn't reach. The ambitious winter planting project brings new life to 2,255 acres damaged by four major wildfires.
Mt. Hood Hospice volunteers provided 16% of patient visits this year, tripling the federal requirement. Their dedication honors the compassionate roots of the hospice movement itself.
After an employee embezzled funds and forced layoffs in 2023, Eugene's alternative newspaper came roaring back thanks to overwhelming community support. The embezzler pleaded guilty this week as the paper thrives.
Kids in Medford got up close with police officers, firefighters, and Coast Guard members who brought their vehicles and gear for an afternoon of inspiration. The free event drew 1,000 families during spring break.
A beloved Oregon dairy cooperative is investing in the next generation with 10 scholarships worth $3,500 each. Since 2003, they've helped 156 students chase their dreams with over $342,000 in support.
A simple field trip to a silica plant four years ago grew into a program connecting 160 middle schoolers with possible futures. One parent's email proved the idea was working better than any data could show.
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Two brilliant green meteors dazzled hundreds of viewers across California and Oregon last weekend, part of a spectacular week of celestial fireworks over the United States. These cosmic light shows remind us that the universe still knows how to put on a free display that brings communities together in wonder.
After a mysterious disease killed 90% of Pacific sea stars in four years, marine scientists finally identified the culprit and developed a treatment that saves 95% of infected animals. The breakthrough could restore vital ocean ecosystems from Alaska to Mexico.
Salem, Oregon is launching a new initiative to prevent addiction, expand treatment access, and reduce drug trafficking in the community. The city is mapping resources and working with partners to create long-term solutions based on resident feedback.
Clatsop Animal Assistance needs 20 volunteers daily to care for 50 shelter animals, offering flexible opportunities from dog walking to fostering. Last year, compassionate volunteers donated 23,000 hours to give shelter pets love and enrichment. #
High school and college volunteers just completed a 15-year mission to restore an Oregon forest stream, planting 1,200 willow trees across three acres. Their work is bringing a Coast Range creek back to life, one sapling at a time.
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