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Juneteenth Acknowledges Struggle, Perseverance of Black Americans
Today is Juneteenth, which commemorates independence for enslaved people in the United States. In 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day became …
Juneteenth reconoce lucha y perseverancia de los americanos de raza negra
Hoy es Juneteenth, que conmemora la independencia de las personas esclavizadas en los Estados Unidos. En 2021, el Día de la Independencia …
Eugene Mural Brings New Attention to Native Oregon Plants
A new mural in Eugene depicts Kalapuya people harvesting native plants and preparing them as food and medicine. It is part of a larger project to …
Oregonians Picked Rivers for Protection in Congressional Bill
PORTLAND, Ore. -- New legislation in Congress would protect rivers Oregonians have identified as their most cherished. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.…
Estudio: Las deudas se interponen entre los Estudiantes Latinos y sus Títulos de Grado
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Un nuevo reporte encontró que el miedo a las deudas acumuladas impide a muchos estudiantes Latinos completar su "College," …
Bill in Congress Would Protect Ore. Landscape 'Unique to World'
PORTLAND, Ore. — A hearing is scheduled in Congress today on a bill that would expand public-lands protections in Oregon. Sen. Ron Wyden and …
In the Midst of Holiday Stress, A Celebration of Family Caregivers
PORTLAND, Ore. — This month is National Family Caregivers Month, a celebration of the hard work caregivers do across the country. In Oregon…
Ore. Vets Travel to DC to Urge for Public Lands Protections
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Veterans from around the country, including Oregon, are in Washington, D.C., this week advocating for bills to protect more …
For Infrastructure Week, Groups Urge Investment in National Parks
BEND, Ore. — It's Infrastructure Week, and groups with diverse interests are calling on Congress to invest in lands all Americans share: …
Forum Explores How Society and Health are Interwoven
PORTLAND, Ore. — How do the structures and conditions of our society affect our health? That's a question panelists will be exploring at an …
Bipartisan Effort in Congress to Restore National Parks
PORTLAND, Ore. – Bipartisan legislation in Congress could begin to relieve the $11 billion maintenance backlog in the national park system…
Zinke's Call to Reduce Cascade-Siskiyou Meets Local Pushback
ASHLAND, Ore. – Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is calling on the president to reduce the size of Oregon's Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument…