Oregon
Monday, March 18, 2024
OR lawmakers pass bill that 'changes landscape' on debt collection
Consumer advocates in Oregon are praising recently passed legislation they say changes the landscape on debt collection. Senate Bill 1595, known as …
Monday, March 18, 2024
New campaign finance law limits OR donor influence
Oregon lawmakers took a step toward limiting the impact of money on elections during the legislative session. Lawmakers passed House Bill 2024…
Update coming for 30-year-old Northwest Forest Plan
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 …
Industry partnership with community colleges addresses auto tech shortage
A partnership between higher education and industry is helping address the shortage of automotive technicians. The Ford Automotive Student Service …
International Women's Day: 50+ women make up influential voting bloc
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 …
Century-old Grants Pass slogan takes on new meaning in era of climate change
By Claire Carlson, John Upton and Kaitlyn Trudeau for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Oregon News Service for the Public …
BLM announces added protections for sensitive OR landscape
The remote landscape of southeastern Oregon is receiving additional protections. The Bureau of Land Management has finalized its resource management …
Nearly 300,000 OR kids await approval of summer food benefits
A program that would provide food benefits to kids during the summer still needs funding approval from the Oregon Legislature. The state has …
Next steps for recovery after endangered orca decision in OR
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has decided to list Southern Resident orcas as an endangered species. With it comes guidelines for how the …
American Heart Month: Heart disease treatment often delayed for women
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on potential cardiovascular risks. Health experts said women especially should consider their …
OR to decide on added protections for decreasing orca population
Oregon officials are considering providing additional protections to orcas in the region. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will decide on …
Children's Dental Health Month: Experts encourage good habits early
February is Children's Dental Health Month and experts are stressing the importance of focusing on children's teeth early. Later in life, poor oral …