Oregon
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Fed funding helps OR address barriers to internet access
Oregon is working to address the state's digital divide with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding. Infrastructure presents the largest …
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
OR nurses at six Providence hospitals unite for union negotiations
Nurses at Providence hospitals across Oregon are coming together to fight for new union contracts. Negotiations are happening now or in the near …
Rejection of AK mining road seen as victory for national parks across U.S.
The Biden administration has blocked a mining road in Alaska and public lands proponents see the move as a win for national parks around the country…
New BLM rule creates opportunities for conservation in OR
Conservation and public access are on equal footing with other considerations for Bureau of Land Management lands under a recently announced rule…
Next steps after OR legislators make 'groundbreaking' housing investments
Oregon lawmakers passed a major housing package in this year's session, but said easing the state's housing crisis will take more work. Bills passed …
National Healthcare Decisions Day: Make end-of-life planning early
It's National Healthcare Decisions Day, which highlights the importance of planning for the future when it comes to medical choices. In particular…
Summer food benefits for kids amplified through Double Up produce program
Oregon is participating in a federal food benefits program for children, called Summer EBT. Dollars from the program will go even farther to …
Report: Election officials left positions at increasing rate since 2000
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…
NW states, fed collaborate on prescribed burns to fight wildfires
State and federal agencies are collaborating to increase the use of prescribed fires in the Northwest. Prescribed fire is the controlled use of …
SCOTUS to hear Oregon case on criminalizing homelessness
A case out of Oregon soon to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on how cities treat homelessness. Oral arguments for …
OR lawmakers limit insulin costs, prohibit increases
Oregon lawmakers during the 2024 session took another step to further limit the price of insulin. Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill into law to cap out-…
Oregon TSA officers improve working conditions with new contract
Airport security officers in Oregon are celebrating what they say will be better working conditions, after ratifying a new collective bargaining …