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A Message From Gov. Kulongoski… And Elmo
Elmo has been busy lately recording public service announcements with congressmen and governors all across the country – reminding kids to sneeze into their sleeves and wash their hands during […]
Mystery of the Earthquake Swarms Solved!
Remember last year when seismologists reported observing “swarms” of hundreds of small earthquakes in the Pacific ocean just off the Oregon Coast? At the time they weren’t sure what was […]
Samoan Community In Oregon Bands Together To Raise Funds For Relief Efforts
“We want to let the people in Samoa know that the Samoan community in Oregon is keeping them in our thoughts and prayers as they begin a long journey to […]
Halloween Red Cross Style
About this time each year I start to panic… what am I going to be for Halloween?! Next Friday is the Red Cross staff costume contest and I still have […]
Pet First Aid Promo!
So, Anne just posted on pet Pickle’s predicament..but after stumbling on this article, it seemed worth sharing more Pet First Aid news with the Red Cross world! Also, make sure […]
How Many Pints Are in 12 Gallons?
That sounds like an SAT question. I just got kind of nervous. Steve Stover of Salem, Oregon recently donated his 12th gallon–or 96th pint–of blood. He’s been hooked on helping […]
The Key To Volunteering?
Pockets. Lots of pockets. That’s according to Andy, the ex-boyfriend who lives in the pit on NBC’s Parks and Recreation. And, once again, the Red Cross makes an appearance on […]
Flu Prepare-aphernalia: Musical Hand Wash Timer
According to a CDC survey, about 1 in 5 U.S. children had a flu-like illness earlier this month — and most of those cases likely were swine flu. As we […]
Weebles Wobble But They Don’t Fall Down
And neither do these new self-righting buildings designed to withstand earthquakes. Built on a rocking frame that allows the building to safely sway, this design uses a system somewhat similar […]
Sing, Dance, Volunteer
Wednesday is my new favorite night. Why Wednesday, you might ask, when it’s only half-way to the weekend? Because Wednesday, I might say, is the night I come home from […]