The Modern Dispatch

Oregon

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Diverse Oregonians celebrating arts and culture in front of a theater, with symbols of film and painting, representing record grant funding.
Culture

Oregon Cultural Trust makes record grants, OCF boosts arts

Jason Graham secured $100,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation for his short film series, 'Sketch and Release.

Elise Marrow·September 7, 2026
A person in deep meditation within a dark, minimalist cabin, seeking peace and disconnection from technology.
Culture

2026 Digital Detox Trends: Space Out and Mindfulness

In Oregon, Skycave Retreats offers guests three-day stays in cabins designed for complete darkness, a radical approach to digital and sensory detox.

Elise Marrow·August 6, 2026
Business professionals looking overwhelmed in an office setting, symbolizing unpreparedness for new emotional labor workplace laws in Oregon and Washington.
Lifestyle

Oregon, Washington enact new laws impacting emotional labor workplace

A survey of 500 Oregon businesses reveals a stark reality: 70% are unprepared for new emotional labor compliance laws taking effect in June 2026, according to the Oregon Business Council.

Adrian Vale·June 4, 2026