Almost everyone has experienced a time when they need to care for themselves or a loved one. But when a valued employee needs to take extended time off to welcome a new child, to recover from a serious health condition, or to get help during

Remote Control Car Racing Event Gives Shopping Fun to Children in Foster Care It’s about people stepping up and helping make their community become a better place – especially for children. Karl Wikman always wanted to get into remote control car racing. But when he

In September of 2020, the Almeda Fire hit the town of Talent, Oregon. Spreading widely and rapidly, the fire destroyed homes, businesses, and many forms of wild and plant life. In total the fire destroyed 2,600 homes between Ashland, Talent, Phoenix and Medford. It was the most destructive wildfire

Nestled alongside the Wallowa Mountains sits Elgin, Oregon, a small Eastern Oregon community home to just under 2,000 people that also boosts a booming artistic community. At the center of this community is the Elgin Opera House, supported by funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. Built

“Portland punches way above its weight as a cultural capital,” says Christian Viveros-Fauné. The Chilean-born, New York-based writer and curator is showcasing the Rose City’s rich arts community as Converge 45’s newest guest curator. Viveros-Fauné will lead programming with over 80 artists across 15 venues