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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.
Volunteers across Oregon and Southwest Washington will tackle litter from neighborhoods to beaches in a 10-day cleanup connecting inland communities to the ocean. SOLVE's annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup returns September 18-27, marking 40 years of protecting waterways.
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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.
Aaron Longton turned a small fishing boat into proof that protecting ocean health and fishing livelihoods can go hand in hand. His Port Orford cooperative showed fishermen a better way forward.
Volunteers across Oregon and Southwest Washington will clean rivers and beaches Sept 18-27, protecting waterways from litter traveling from streets to sea. For 40 years, this annual event has brought communities together to restore the places they love.
A regenerative grain mill in Eastern Oregon is creating over 500 jobs while rebuilding America's local food economy. The project shows how smart investment can revitalize rural towns and reward farmers who restore the land.
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.
SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for $77,500 in scholarships aimed at traditional, nontraditional, and vocational students across Oregon. The program reflects a modern approach to education funding that reaches far beyond typical high school seniors.
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.
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.
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.
Thousands of Oregon families earning under $67,000 can now get their tax returns prepared completely free by trained volunteers. The IRS program serves rural communities, first-time filers, and non-English speakers across the state.
Oregon is calling coastal communities to step up and lead beach cleanups this September after summer volunteers removed nearly 7,400 pounds of trash. The effort needs more hosts, especially on the southern coast.
A beloved stretch of Oregon coastline is getting some tender loving care from local volunteers who want everyone to join in. The Netarts-Oceanside community is hosting a beach cleanup event on September 19 to restore their shores after a busy summer season.
Communities across Oregon's coast are hosting beach cleanups on July 5th to remove holiday litter and protect marine life. From Neskowin to Coos Bay, volunteers of all ages can join the annual tradition that keeps beaches beautiful for wildlife and visitors.
A small Oregon community has quietly changed hundreds of lives through college scholarships. The Tillamook Kiwanis Club just launched its 68th annual fundraising drive to help local seniors pursue higher education.
After Fourth of July celebrations, Oregon volunteers will gather to clean beaches from Cape Lookout to Cape Meares and enjoy fresh local oysters as a thank you. The July 5th event combines environmental protection with community celebration.
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.
A First Nations community in Western Australia is asking the country's four biggest banks to pool resources for something that's never been done before: a community-led banking hub serving 2,000 remote residents. The modest proposal could become a blueprint for Indigenous communities across Australia struggling with banking access. #
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.
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