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Health care overhauls, local and national, Oregon lands another Amazon fulfillment center and Greater PDX economic summit gets underway.

August 8, 2025September 21, 2017 Written by OBM staff

The state is on fire.

April 7, 2023September 5, 2017 Written by Linda Baker

Central Oregon Shines in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards - Highly regarded annual travel industry rankings include Oregon's Sunriver Resort and Brasada Ranch along with the city of Bend.
Portland Parks & Recreation Launches Design Competition for Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park - Rare opportunity to shape Portland’s waterfront and redefine the city’s relationship to place, community and the Willamette River.
$97M Awarded Across Oregon to Improve Rural Health - OHA announces grants to advance rural healthcare in every Oregon county.
Workforce Training Pipeline Helps Oregon Building Owners Cut Energy Costs, Modernize Infrastructure and Meet Compliance Standards - A training program for the building management workforce that saves Oregon building owners big money and advances the careers of building managers is open for enrollment.
Agricultural Connections Expands Access to Local Food Across Central Oregon - Residents can shop local through a growing regional pickup network, subscription boxes and flexible online ordering options.
Becoming Financially Independent: A Practical Checklist for Young Adults - Financial habits that can help lay the groundwork for long-term stability.