Community rallies to rebuild historic mill
Butte Creek Mill has been a mainstay of the economy in Eagle Point and its surroundings since it first opened its doors in 1872. More recently, the mill — still in commercial operation — was a popular destination for tourists, who came by the busload to tour the mill, visit the gift shop and walk over the Little Butte Creek covered bridge into town. After a fire destroyed the mill in 2015, the community of Eagle Point rallied around rebuilding efforts.
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Community rallies to rebuild historic mill
Butte Creek Mill has been a mainstay of the economy in Eagle Point and its surroundings since it first opened its doors in 1872. Its customers then were farmers, who came with wagons filled with... Read More
Sharing the recovery process
Young people struggling with mental illness, and their families, face a double whammy in rural areas of Oregon — lack of awareness and acceptance coupled with a shortage of services. And that’s a... Read More
A volunteer-run radio station
Behind the door to a small room in a nonprofit building in Hood River comes the mighty sound of many voices. Community radio station Radio Tierra operates from a 10x20-foot room in The Next Door... Read More
Oregon by the Numbers updated for 2019
The new edition of Oregon by the Numbers is now available. This comprehensive publication, updated for 2019, puts a collection of community measures in one place and displays them in an easy-to-... Read More
Bridging divides with storytelling
In a time of increased polarization, an urgent need exists to bridge divides and bring people together. How to do that? By telling stories to each other, according to Mark Yaconelli, the founder and... Read More
Lifting all boats in northwest Oregon
Nestled on Tillamook Bay along Oregon’s North Coast lies the small city of Garibaldi, population 815. At the center of town is the Port of Garibaldi, the physical and cultural heart of the community... Read More
Scholar finds fulfillment through art
When Margaret Hartsook was a young student, she didn’t learn in the same way as other kids. Recognizing her unique learning style, teachers often encouraged her to incorporate art into her lessons... Read More
Artist-run exhibition space
About 10 years ago, Eugene artist Mike Bray and a group of fellow MFA students from the University of Oregon began looking for a venue to show contemporary art from around the country. Display space... Read More
Nurture our well-being
Behavioral scientist Anthony Biglan’s premise is simple: Nearly all problems of human behavior are due to a failure to ensure that people live in environments that nurture their well-being. Abuse,... Read More
Community Vitality en español
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