We have some incredible, amazing Oregonians across our state. Here are their stories.
Tribal Elder George Aguilar Sr. Is “First Count” in Oregon Census
The honor of first Oregonian counted in the 2020 Census went to a Confederated Tribes…
Browsing: Amazing Oregonians
Homeless Youth Initiative Receives Grant
Outside The Frame was recently awarded $7,000 as part of the Arts Building Communities grant…
10 Rural Community Projects Get a Boost from Business Oregon
Rural entrepreneurs, from Eastern Oregon to the coast, are awarded tens of thousands in funding…
Meet Josefina, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
She is the first youth in OYA history to earn this certification while incarcerated. A…
Eugene’s Gustavo Balderas Recognized as 2020 National Superintendent of The Year
Eugene superintendent Gustavo Balderas was named the 2020 National Superintendent of the Year at the American Association…
Oregon National Guardsmen Mobilized Across the State for Diverse Overseas Operations
SALEM — Oregon Army and Air National Guardsmen, from Ashland to Astoria, and all points…
Lioness: Oregon Veteran Jessie Miller, on the Frontlines of the Iraq War
In Iraq, Spc. Jessie Miller became the first female to do solo missions for the…
Profiles in Courage: Jana Peterson, 13 Fire Seasons and Counting…
The Profiles in Courage series showcases some of Oregon’s elite firefighters, who are on the…