Oregon Heritage Commission releases updated statewide goals for heritage preservation work across the stateOregon Parks and Recreation Dept. - 09/09/26 8:00 AM
SALEM – The Oregon Heritage Commission has released an update to the statewide Oregon Heritage Plan.
The statewide Oregon Heritage Plan is a call to action for heritage preservation efforts across the state to unite around common goals. The Oregon Heritage Commission invites individuals and organizations to discuss the goals and strategies in this Plan, consider how they align with organization missions and priorities, and join the Commission in this work.
The structure of the plan includes:
- 5 focus areas that guided its development and will serve as a lens for carrying out the goals and strategies:
- Tribal engagement and relationship building
- Healthy and thriving communities
- Collaborations and partnerships
- Ethical practices and accountability
- Future thinking
- 4 goals that identify long-term desired outcomes for heritage efforts across the state:
- Engage More Voices - Engage excluded and marginalized voices to expand the narrative of history told and preserved in Oregon.
- Increase Access to Heritage - Increase access to heritage resources for the communities you serve.
- Build Heritage Networks - Work together at all levels to advocate for sustainable funding and to increase awareness of the value of heritage.
- Develop Healthy Organizations - Apply practices and standards in sustainable, scalable, and ethical ways to increase organizational health.
- Strategies for each goal that lay out a path forward for Oregon Heritage, state agencies and service organizations, and heritage organizations to achieve the goals.
“The Heritage Commission encourages the heritage preservation community, locally, regionally, and statewide, to consider this plan as a tool to help them in their work,” says Heritage Commission Coordinator, Katie Henry. “Each step forward will result in more stories told, more people served, and more sustainable heritage organizations.”
Oregon’s heritage preservation community is any individual, organization, or entity that understands the value of and works towards documenting, preserving, and sharing Oregon’s heritage resources. These resources include places, buildings, structures, archeological sites, archives, collections, traditional beliefs and practices, culturally significant natural resources, and much more. Those engaged in this work include but are not limited to Tribal, federal, state, and local governments; local landmark commissions; museums; archives; libraries; historical societies; educational institutions; advocacy groups; Oregon Main Street organizations; building, design, finance, and real estate professionals; and any other individuals and organizations engaged in this work.
Oregon Heritage conducted engagement with the public, heritage organizations, and other key parties to inform the Plan from August to November 2025. Engagement activities included a public survey, discussion groups, and a questionnaire for heritage groups. The 2024 Oregon Heritage Vitality Study also provided critical information to help inform the update to the Oregon Heritage Plan.
Access the Oregon Heritage Plan online at oregonheritage.org in English and Spanish. Printed copies can be requested by emailing itage.info@oprd.oregon.gov">heritage.info@oprd.oregon.gov or calling 503-877-8834.
About the Oregon Heritage Commission (OHC)
The Heritage Commission’s nine Governor appointed members represent a diversity of cultural, geographic, and institutional interests. The Commission’s nine advisory members include representatives from the Oregon State Library, Oregon State Archives, State Historical Records Advisory Board, Higher Education Coordinating Committee, Travel Oregon, Oregon Historical Society, Department of Education, State Historic Preservation Office, and the Department of Land Conservation and Development.
The Commission is the primary agency for coordination of heritage activities in the state. This includes carrying out the Oregon Heritage Plan, increasing efficiency and avoiding duplication among interest groups, developing plans for coordination among agencies and organizations, encouraging tourism related to heritage resources, and coordinating statewide anniversary commemorations and other designations.
The Oregon Heritage Commission is one of four state commissions and committees under Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that includes the State Historic Preservation Office.
More information about the Oregon Heritage Commission and Oregon Heritage programs is available online at www.oregonheritage.org and from Commission Coordinator, Katie Henry, at 503-877-8834 or katie.henry@oprd.oregon.gov.
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Harefest LLC - 09/08/26 3:59 PM
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Contact: Jason Fellman | canbyharefest@gmail.com |503-515-2687
90’s Flannel Fest Turns Up the Heat for October 2–3 Return to Moses Lake
Fifth annual concert-campout adds heating throughout the venue and new discounted group ticket packages
Moses Lake, WA – September 8, 2026 — 90’s Flannel Fest returns to the Grant County Fairgrounds & Events Center October 2–3 for its fifth year, bringing two days of live music celebrating the defining artists of 90’s alternative, grunge and rock.
And this year, Flannel Fest is literally turning up the heat.
New for 2026, propane heating towers will be located throughout the festival grounds, while large blowers will pump warm air into the pit area in front of the stage. The additions are designed to keep fans more comfortable as temperatures cool down after dark.
“It gets a little crisp at night, but it IS Flannel Fest,” says co-producer Jason Fellman of Harefest LLC and J-Fell Presents. “We love the outdoor fall atmosphere, and this year we wanted to make it easier for people to stay warm while they’re hanging out with friends and watching the bands.”
The 21-and-over concert-campout features 10 tribute bands over two days. Friday’s lineup includes Red Not Chili Peppers [Red Hot Chili Peppers], Nevermind [Nirvana] and Head Over Feet [Alanis Morissette]. Saturday features Grand Royale [Beastie Boys], Jar of Flies [Alice in Chains], Fighting Foos [Foo Fighters], Outshined [Soundgarden], TribU2 [U2], Corduroy [Pearl Jam] and Nookie [Limp Bizkit].
Also new this year is group pricing, with packages of 10 tickets available at a 20% discount, giving groups of friends another reason to make a weekend of Flannel Fest together.
Fans also won’t have to choose between the music and college football. Flannel Fest’s sports bar will be showing Saturday’s action, including Washington State vs. Fresno State and Washington at USC, allowing fans to keep tabs on the games throughout the festival.
RV and tent camping are available on site, allowing attendees to stay for the entire weekend without leaving the fairgrounds. Blankets and chairs are also permitted in the festival grounds.
Tickets, camping passes and additional festival information are available at 90sflannelfest.com.
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Festival Info: www.90sflannelfest.com
Tickets: www.aftontickets.com/90sflannelfest
Festival Promo Video: www.facebook.com/reel/1122902036758289
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Girl Scouts of Silver Sage - 09/08/26 7:48 AM
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 8, 2026 — Today, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage unveiled two first-of-their-kind additions to the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie® lineup. Patch Pals™, developed with BARK, and Girl Scout Sparkables™, developed with Partake®, will debut together as the first cookie created just for dogs and the first allergy-friendly cookie. These online-exclusive offerings will join beloved classics like Thin Mints®, Caramel deLites®, and Peanut Butter Patties®.
Inspired by Girl Scouts around the country who have advocated for expanding the cookie lineup to meet the diverse needs of their communities, Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables offer new ways for more girls, families, and beloved pets to participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program® while staying true to what makes the tradition special.
“The Girl Scout Cookie Program has always been about bringing communities together while teaching girls real-world business and leadership skills,” said Dr. Angela Hemingway, CEO of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. “With Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables, we’re making cookie season more inclusive than ever. Whether sharing a delicious treat or including a cherished family pet, these new products give our girls even greater opportunities to power their adventures, serve their communities, and build lifelong confidence.”
For four-legged family members, Patch Pals offers a playful new way to take part in the fun. Developed with BARK (NYSE: BARK), the dog-obsessed company on a mission to make all dogs happy, and inspired by Girl Scouts’ deep love for their dogs, the soft-baked, blueberry muffin-flavored dog cookies celebrate the bond between people and their pups. Each cookie has been baked to feature one of four “patch” designs, representing iconic Girl Scout experiences.
Girl Scout Sparkables brings a new level of inclusivity to the Girl Scout Cookie portfolio as its first-ever cookie developed for families navigating certain food allergies. Developed with Partake in a facility designed to avoid the nine major food allergens, the crunchy oatmeal cookie features chocolate chips and is dotted with colorful sprinkles, giving families navigating the most common food allergies a way to feel more included during Girl Scout Cookie season.
Each year, Girl Scouts develop essential life skills, including goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics, while gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and what they care about. Every cookie box purchase helps fuel life-changing experiences for Girl Scouts throughout the year, from outdoor adventures and travel opportunities to community service projects, STEM exploration, and leadership development. All proceeds stay local to support Girl Scout Councils and troops.
Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables will be available online only through Digital Cookie while supplies last. In our area, Digital Cookie opens on Friday, January 8, 2027.
For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit www.girlscouts-ssc.org or call 208-377-2011. Troops are forming now.
About Girl Scouts of Silver Sage: Boise-based Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council is a girl-led youth development organization that serves nearly 3,000 K-12 girls throughout Southern Idaho and in parts of Northern Nevada and Eastern Oregon. The council, along with a team of 1,500 local volunteers, delivers a leadership curriculum focused on STEM, entrepreneurship, life skills, and the outdoors, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
FlashAlert - 09/03/26 5:10 AM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 – FlashAlert announces a new feature for media organizations that may be helpful to your newsroom.
To prevent smaller media outlets from being overwhelmed by out‑of‑area content, FlashAlert allows our client organizations to target their news releases to specific markets - even down to smaller individual cities such as South Lane, Oregon or Chehalis, Washington. When a client chooses only to send their release to those smaller markets, media outlets outside of that market will not receive the release (e.g. a small business serving Troutdale, Oregon could choose to send a release just to Troutdale resulting in Portland media not receiving it even though Troutdale is in the Portland / Vancouver / Salem region).
We’ve now introduced an override option for media outlets that want broader visibility.
Your newsroom can choose to automatically receive all releases sent to any region you select, even if the originating organization did not include your hometown market city when posting. For example, if you want to receive every release sent to the Portland/Vancouver/Salem region - or even every release sent anywhere in Colorado, Oregon or Washington - we can enable that.
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- Eugene / Springfield / Roseburg / Albany / Corvallis
- Medford / Klamath Falls / Grants Pass
- Portland / Vancouver / Salem
- Spokane / Eastern Washington / North Idaho
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