By Will Hubbard
The Source Weekly
Whether you're a Central Oregon native, a recent transplant with a remote job or a fourth-generation cattle farmer, there's a shared reason for remaining here. What unites us is a collective sense of sacrifice and intentionality.
The reasons are as diverse as the people who call this place home, but one common thread stands out: Most people I've met want the same things — a thriving community, a healthy environment and abundant streams and rivers.