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Snowboarder's Passion for Wild Landscapes Inspires Conservation

A young man's life and tragic death in the mountains highlight the transformative power of nature.

Lake Oswego Reads Author Explores Earthquake Anxieties and Resilient Infrastructure

Emma Pattee's novel 'Tilt' draws from her own experiences as a pregnant Oregonian worried about a major earthquake.

Mia Ponzi Continues Her Family's Winemaking Legacy with New Ventures

From running a bed-and-breakfast to operating a wine bar and bottling her own label, Ponzi is building on her family's storied history in the Willamette Valley.

Sisters Starry Nights Celebrates 30 Years of Community Spirit

Annual music festival has raised over $1.5 million for local schools

Community Collaboration Brings New Welcome Sign to Sisters, Oregon

Kiwanis Club, student artists, and local volunteers team up to revitalize iconic town entrance display.

David "Dave" Douthit, Longtime New Yorker, Dies at 87

The retired Lincoln Property Company partner and devoted family man was a lifelong fan of New York sports teams.

Lake Oswego Reads Author Explores Earthquake Anxieties and Resilient Infrastructure

Emma Pattee's novel 'Tilt' sparks community conversation about disaster preparedness

Longtime Ashland Business Owner Judy Patterson Dies at 86

Judith Adele Patterson, a mother, grandmother, and adventurer, is remembered for her vibrant spirit and community impact.