Spotlight on the Best Businesses, Art and Products in Oregon
A True Oregon Original -- Abby's Pizza!
It all started in July of 1964 when two long-time friends opened the doors of the very first Abby's Pizza Inn on N.E. Stephens in Roseburg, Oregon.
It wasn't long before word of Abby's spread like melted mozzarella cheese throughout the region, and a legend was born. In June of 1965, Abby and Skinny added to the legend by opening their second Abby's – this time in Grants Pass, Oregon.
During the next eight years their operation mushroomed to include seven more outlets, each built around a simple, successful formula: create a friendly, family atmosphere. Maintain the highest operating standards. And serve great pizza.
By 1997, Abby's Legendary Pizza locations could be found from Wenatchee, Washington to Medford, Oregon. Today, there are 35 Abby's locations serving hungry pizza customers throughout Washington and Oregon.
Home Insulation Co. concentrates on serving the insulation needs of homeowners and home builders.
There are rebates or zero-percent interest loans to help with the cost that are provided by the local utilities so you can make your home more energy efficient. Offices in Eugene, Medford and Florence. Call Home Insulation Co. for more details: 541-484-1733 http://www.homecompanies.com
Pegi Smith Art -Welcome to the Dream World of Pegi Smith - Pegi’s paintings are very desirable and highly valued by the many art enthusiasts and spiritually-minded people who collect her work. She is consistently voted as one of Southern Oregon’s most beloved artists.
Artisanal and heirloom fashion accessories defined by hand made production and a low carbon footprint, paired with timeless designs that may be handed down from generation to generation. Joy Hand Painted Silk upholds ethical and environmental values that our vital for our planet. Our customers love our products for how they look, feel and fit. Being sustainable is an added bonus!
Joy Hand Painted Silk presents seasonally inspired art to wear and accessories that offer an opportunity to escape from global fashion with hand-crafted work that hopes to inspire through light and bring a small amount of joy into your life. https://www.joysilk.com
The Confident Companies offer a number of services including temporary services, temp-to-hire programs, employee leasing services regionally and Direct Hire recruiting and placement locally and nationally.
Our management team has a wealth of experience and knowledge in human resources, recruiting and staffing techniques – that helps find the best person for the job at the best company for the person. The matching process is the foundation of the services we provide.
BLM Launches “One Dollar, One Tree” Holiday Savings Across Local Public Lands
New fee reductions and expanded cutting areas offer meaningful savings for families this winter
The Bureau of Land Management has announced a series of holiday affordability measures that will help families save money, enjoy public lands, and support wildfire prevention efforts across Oregon and Washington during the 2025–2026 winter season.
Effective immediately through January 31, the BLM is reducing many personal-use permit fees to just $1, including Christmas tree permits and firewood permits. Local BLM offices are also opening new cutting areas in overstocked woodlands to provide families with more opportunities to gather their own firewood and Christmas trees, while also supporting forest thinning and hazardous fuel reduction.
“Here in Oregon and Washington, families rely on public lands for tradition, recreation, and essential resources,” said Barry Bushue, BLM OR/WA State Director. “These fee reductions and expanded access make it easier for people to gather firewood and Christmas trees close to home, all while helping us reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health.”
These actions align with the Trump administration’s mission to lower costs for American families and will contribute to national savings estimated at more than $9.4 million this holiday season.
Effective immediately, the BLM will:
- Reduce fees for personal-use Christmas tree and firewood permits.
- Increase household limits to up to 10 cords of firewood and up to three Christmas trees, with flexibility to adjust limits in areas with abundant resources.
These steps will help reduce household costs, expand access to local woodlands, and improve forest conditions by removing overstocked or hazardous fuels. The BLM will continue coordinating with community partners, tribal governments and local organizations to share information about permit availability and new cutting areas.
Residents can find up-to-date information on permit locations, cutting area maps, and safety guidance at: https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/forests-and-woodlands/forest-product-permits/oregon-christmas-trees
