OR: Consumer
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 …
Plan to restructure USPS faces opposition as mail delivery slows
Criticism of a plan to restructure U.S. mail service is mounting. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's 10-year plan, called Delivering for America…
Tips for protecting homes during OR's wildfire season
Wildfires have burned across Oregon this year, but a few tips could help people protect themselves against their damaging impacts. Fires have …
OR high schools to require financial literacy class for graduation
Oregon high schoolers in the class of 2027 can expect a new financial literacy course on their schedules. The class on personal finance, along with …
Medicare telehealth policies need updating, reapproval, report says
Telehealth has been key to health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some of the flexibilities for this type of care for Medicare …
Oregon seeks public comment on large-scale farming regulations
Oregonians have until July 22 to submit comments on the implementation of new environmental restrictions for the state's largest farms. When the …
Home cooling tips as hot summer days come to OR
As Oregon is seeing its first major heat event of the summer, some simple tips can help you keep your home cooler. Most of Oregon was under a heat …
Mail carriers celebrated on National Postal Workers Day
Today is National Postal Workers Day, a celebration of the job they do to deliver the mail. Postal workers provide a vital service, especially …
OR closer to receiving 'historic investment' in internet infrastructure
The stage is set for a massive investment in Oregon's plans to bring high-speed internet to everyone in the state. The second volume of Oregon's …
Consumer advocates find colorful way to educate used-car buyers
Buying a used car can be a risky proposition, but a new consumer guide can help people avoid common pitfalls. The nonprofit Oregon Consumer Justice …
Fed funding helps OR address barriers to internet access
Oregon is working to address the state's digital divide with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding. Infrastructure presents the largest …
OR lawmakers limit insulin costs, prohibit increases
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-…