Oregon
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
First self-measuring blood pressure site sets up in OR community center
Self-measuring blood pressure sites are coming to the Northwest, starting with a community organization in Portland. The American Heart Association …
Monday, September 16, 2024
As climate change ramps up, energy efficiency helps OR schools save money
Oregon students are back in the classroom, but their classrooms might not be as energy efficient or climate resilient as they should be. As the …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Report: Oregonians to save money with prescription drug cost cap in 2025
Tens of thousands of Oregonians are expected to see savings next year when prescription drug costs are capped, according to a new report from AARP…
Already largest in world, OR dark sky sanctuary expected to grow
A sanctuary for stargazing in Oregon is the largest in the world and is set to get even bigger. In eastern Oregon, the organization DarkSky …
Wolf poaching affects recreation in OR
Groups in Oregon are warning wolf poaching poses a threat, not just to the creatures targeted but to people who enjoy the outdoors. Poaching was a …
Could women, minorities win more under OR voting measure?
Oregon voters will decide on a potential change to the state's electoral system in November. If passed, Measure 117 would create a ranked choice …
Poll: Widespread support for sage grouse protections in OR, West
A new poll indicates strong support for protections of the West's greater sage-grouse. The results come as the U.S. Bureau of Land Management …
Women hold 4 of 5 statewide elected offices in OR – for now
Oregon is in the upper echelon when it comes to the number of women in higher office. Four of the five statewide elected positions in the state are …
Eligible OR families have until Monday to apply for summer food benefits
Eligible Oregon families have until Monday to apply for summer food benefits. The Summer EBT program provides families with a one-time payment of $12…
Fed grant supports OR tribal youth conservation training
Federal grant money is supporting an Oregon organization rehabilitating the land and training tribal youth. The Interior Department's Indian Youth …
Women's Equality Day celebrates suffrage, need for more progress
Women's Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. More than a century later, women have made …
New metric in OR will make social-emotional health care more accessible
Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available with a new metric. The Oregon Health Authority has adopted …