Oregon is participating in a federal food benefits program for children, called Summer EBT. Dollars from the program will go even farther to …

State and federal agencies are collaborating to increase the use of prescribed fires in the Northwest. Prescribed fire is the controlled use of …

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-…

A new report found four dams in the Columbia River Basin are big emitters of methane. Research from the organization Tell The Dam Truth showed the …

Consumer advocates in Oregon are praising recently passed legislation they say changes the landscape on debt collection. Senate Bill 1595, known as …

The U.S. Forest Service has announced its intention to update a 30-year-old plan for managing forests in the Northwest. The agency has issued a …

It's International Women's Day, and AARP is highlighting the important role older women will play in this year's election. The organization recently …

The remote landscape of southeastern Oregon is receiving additional protections. The Bureau of Land Management has finalized its resource management …

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has decided to list Southern Resident orcas as an endangered species. With it comes guidelines for how the …

Oregon officials are considering providing additional protections to orcas in the region. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will decide on …

A coalition of groups has laid out its budget priorities for the Oregon legislative session in an effort to advance racial, gender and economic …

As the Oregon legislative session opens, lawmakers could make changes to a voter-passed measure that decriminalized small amounts of drugs and opened …

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the FBI says financially motivated sextortion -- often targeting teen boys -- went up 20% from …

A program that funds ideas for improving communities is now open to applications. The AARP Community Challenge grant program is accepting …

Racial disparities persist among kids in Oregon, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's new Race for Results report finds …

The risks of child hunger increase dramatically when school cafeterias close for the summer, especially for the one in eight families currently …

Going into a big election year, staffing at elections offices in Oregon is an issue, according to a study. Staff-to-voter ratios vary widely …

Oregon will join 24 other states with "right to repair" legislation coming up in the 2024 session. Five other states will have these laws in effect …

Groups in Oregon are fighting for consumer rights in the face of what they call "a concerning request" from PacifiCorp, the state's second largest …

This week is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, shedding light on what some call an invisible disease. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are …

Degrees and credentials after high school will become increasingly important in the job market, a new report found. Analysis from the Georgetown …

A group of veterans is touting the national security benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act. The organization Elected Officials to Protect America …

November is National Family Caregivers Month and a few tips can help people with these duties. Executive Director of the Oregon organization Aging …

A volunteer active in Ashland has been recognized for her service in the community with a prestigious award from AARP Oregon. Anne Bellegia is the …