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

Airport security officers in Oregon are celebrating what they say will be better working conditions, after ratifying a new collective bargaining …

A partnership between higher education and industry is helping address the shortage of automotive technicians. The Ford Automotive Student Service …

Oregon lawmakers could add greater safeguards for consumers from debt collectors this session. The Family Financial Protection Act of Oregon …

Workers at Legacy's women's health clinics have announced their intention to unionize. About 60 nurse midwives and other health staff at clinics in …

Hunger Action Month is coming to a close, but one major action for ensuring people are fed remains on the horizon. The largest federal food-…

September is Hunger Action Month, and many Oregonians are struggling to get the food they need. At the organization's annual state of hunger …

As Labor Day approaches, health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are weighing authorizing a strike to demand better working conditions. The …

An agreement between ten states will make it easier for teachers' credentials to transfer when they move. The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact …

By Natalie Pate for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Oregon News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Se…

La brecha en las cifras de graduación universitaria entre estudiantes blancos y latinos está aumentando, según un nuevo informe…

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 …

Saturday is National Postal Workers Day, a celebration of the effort it takes to deliver mail across the country. One of the top concerns for …

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…

A proposal from the federal government could provide a better path toward student loan debt repayment, but a new survey finds many borrowers don't …

Oregonians who have experienced food insecurity are pushing the state to ensure everyone has access to federal food assistance. The Supplemental …

Predatory lending practices can leave people in a cycle of debt and even drive them into poverty. Legislation in Oregon would strengthen protections …

Oregon lawmakers could bring more iron and steel manufacturing stateside. Building on requirements to buy from American manufacturers in last year's …

Nurses are concerned about the closure of a Portland-area birth center set to go through today. The Family Birth Center at Legacy Mount Hood …

Emergency allotments to supplement food assistance during the pandemic are ending this month, and Oregon families are likely to take a big hit…

A big gap exists in who can receive food assistance in Oregon, and some lawmakers want to bridge the divide this session. Federal law excludes …

Oregon is joining the ranks of states providing paid leave for all workers. In January, employees and employers will begin paying into the program…

Once the turkey feast is over, the shopping season for Christmas begins in earnest. But there's an alternative to Black Friday this weekend: Small …

As the weather gets cooler, some farmers markets in Oregon are winding down. But a program which incentivizes buying fresh fruits and vegetables is …