Good news to end your week: The Fender’s blue butterfly (found only in the Willamette Valley) was reclassified from Endangered to Threatened this week. Thought to be extinct in 1937, it was rediscovered in 1989 and now inhabits twice the acreage it did when it was listed in 2000.
While most Americans are inside shielded from dangerous weather, our farmers, ranchers and producers are braving the cold. Their work to ensure we have the bounty to enjoy during the holidays and every day- and remain a food secure nation- does not go unnoticed.
RIP to the great Betty White.
She was once asked her secret to a long life, she said: "Vodka and hot dogs, probably in that order."
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Built Oregon is doing a ton of work leading up to the holidays to make sure you have every opportunity to choose Oregon-crafted gifts, and support your talented neighbors that founded or work at these small businesses.
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