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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism, and a right to IVF is again voted down in the US Senate.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

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The Northwest is the biggest supplier of cherries in the country. (Dmitry/Adobe Stock)
Supports available for migrant workers' families during peak harvest in OR

A program in the Columbia River Gorge helps migrant farmworkers' families during harvest season. The Resources Available for Migrant Access to …

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El Noroeste es el mayor proveedor de cerezas del país. (Dmitri/Adobe Stock)
Ayuda disponible para familias de trabajadores migrantes durante temporada alta de cosecha en OR

Un programa en la garganta del río Columbia ayuda a las familias de trabajadores agrícolas migrantes durante la temporada de cosecha…

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Si bien los inmigrantes figuran el 10% de la población de Oregón, representan el 13% de la población en edad de trabajar entre 16 y 64 años, y un correspondiente 13% de la fuerza laboral. (Natalie Kiyah/Oregon Food Bank)
Nuevo plan 'Alimentos para todos en OR' ampliará beneficios alimentarios

Los defensores de Oregón están centrando la atención en el hambre y cuestiones relacionadas, antes de las elecciones de otoño…

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While immigrants make up 10% of Oregon's population, they make up 13% of the working-age population ages 16-64, and a corresponding 13% of the labor force. (Natalie Kiyah, Oregon Food Bank)
'Food for All Oregonians' aims to extend food benefits to immigrants

Oregon advocates are shining a spotlight on hunger and related issues ahead of the fall elections. A recent report from the Immigrant Research …

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More than 21% of the student population at Portland Community College is hispanic. (Adumbvoget/Wikimedia Commons)
Report: OR colleges serving Hispanic students increasing

The number of higher institutions serving Hispanic students in Oregon is increasing, according to a new report. Excelencia in Education researched …

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Más del 21% de la población estudiantil del Portland Community College es hispana. (Adumbvoget/Wikimedia Commons)
Informe: Aumentan universidades de OR que atienden a estudiantes hispanos

El número de instituciones superiores que atienden a estudiantes hispanos en Oregon está aumentando, según un nuevo informe. …

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The call for a fast in solidarity with Palestinians is on Nov. 23, which is Thanksgiving Day. (Solidarityfast.com)
Call for global fast in solidarity with Gazans on Thanksgiving

Organizations are asking people to join them in a fast on Thanksgiving in solidarity with people suffering from war conditions in Gaza. Groups …

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Oregon ranks in the middle of states in a new evaluation of its redistricting process. (iQoncept/Adobe Stock)
Report: Improvements needed for OR's redistricting process

Oregon has room to improve when it comes to drawing voting-district lines, according to a new report. The nonpartisan elections watchdog Common …

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Oregon se sitúa en medio de los estados en una nueva evaluación de su proceso de redistribución de distritos. (iQoncept/Adobe Stock)
Informe: Necesario mejorar proceso de redistribución de distritos en OR

Oregon tiene un margen de mejoría a la hora de trazar líneas de distritos electorales, según un nuevo informe. La organización …

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Oregon high school students felt less engaged last year than the year before, according to the YouthTruth survey. (coachwood/Adobe Stock)
Survey of OR Students Provides Guidance as School Returns

The new school year is approaching and schools in Oregon are using data to figure out what students need to feel like they belong. The organization …

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Prices for 2.5 hour tickets on TriMet will increase from $2.50 to $2.80 in January. (Tada Images/Adobe Stock)
Opponents Urge Alternative Ways to Fund Portland Public Transit

Despite an approved fare increase, a campaign continues to look for other ways to fund public transit in Portland. In front of crowd of loud …

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The federal child tax credit program immediately reduced child poverty across the country. (tomertu/Adobe Stock)
Tax Credit Coming for OR Families 'in Greatest Need'

State lawmakers have approved a child tax credit for Oregonians with household earnings of $25,000 a year or less. House Bill 3235, which creates a $1…

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