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Oregon’s Outback Could Be Designated Largest “Dark Sky Place” In The World
Years in the making, Oregon Outback Dark Sky Network has now submitted an application to DarkSky.org to be recognized as the largest Dark Sky on Earth.
Oregon Pinball Arcade Still ‘World’s Favorite’ 3 Years On
It’s official: Hillsboro is the best place in the world to play pinball after a local pinball venue won the 2023 TWIPY award for the third year in a row.
Amazon’s Oregon Data Centers Set To Purchase Clean Power
Amazon's data centers in eastern Oregon will start buying clean electricity in their first step towards achieving their renewable energy goals, according to a statement…
University of Oregon Undertaking Impacts Of Homelessness On Health Study
A team of researchers at the University of Oregon is investigating if, why, and how homelessness affects the health of houseless people.
Oregon Considers “Right To Repair” Bill- Big Tech Firms Have Contrary Responses
A bill set to make it cheaper and easier for consumers to fix their devices is being considered by Oregon lawmakers. But big tech phone manufacturers Apple and Google…
Law Enforcement Agencies Join Forces In Southern Oregon Drugs And Weapons Bust
In Merlin- 9 miles northwest of Grants Pass, a drug-related search warrant was executed at around 4 pm on Monday, February 5th. Officers from the Rogue Area Drug…
77 Southwestern Oregon Community Projects To Benefit From Over $500k In Awards By The Coquille Tribe
$509,976 in funding from Coquille Indian Tribe Community Funds awarded to 77 projects for 2024 was handed out at a celebration event that took place on February 1.
$20M Awarded For Affordable Housing by Oregon Housing And Community Services
Housing production in Oregon has received a boost with $20m in funding announced by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). Part of the funding intended in the…
