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What to do if you or a loved one becomes homeless

In Oregon, homelessness is a uniquely ubiquitous issue. Since 2020, the amount of unsheltered in Oregon has increased by 22%, one of the highest increases in the nation, often due to a combination of underfunded and understaffed housing programs combined with high rental costs leading to people living unhoused for longer.

Take the plunge 

With more than 600 people in attendance, the Special Olympics Oregon organization held its annual free polar plunge this past weekend, Saturday Jan. 28, at the Illahe Hills Country Club. 

A Fifth of Beethoven 

The Oregon symphony presents Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in concert on Friday, Feb 9, in Smith Auditorium on the campus of Willamette University.

Emergency preparedness with Keizer Fire District 

The Keizer Fire District will host the first in a series of free emergency preparedness classes next Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Keizer Fire Station.  In an effort to be prepared for large emergencies such as the wildfires, rising summer heat as well as the blistering winter[Read More…]