Oregon
Monday, July 4, 2022
Groups Follow Anti-Democratic Movements as US Celebrates July 4th
This July 4th marks nearly 250 years since the United States declared its independence, setting the country on a path to establishing its democracy…
Western Migration Mapping Efforts Seek Congressional Funding
Mapping migration routes is important for conserving species such as pronghorn, so supporters hope Congress will fund mapping efforts. The United …
OR Coast Hospital Workers' Union Secures Higher Wages
Workers at a hospital on the Oregon coast are citing a victory in contract negotiations with their employer. More than 100 members of SEIU Local 49 …
Organizations Call for Meaningful Corporate Support During Pride Month
June is Pride Month, and businesses are showing their support for the LGBTQ community in a number of ways. But some corporations are being called out …
Public Comment Encouraged on Snake River Dams Removal Plan
A report from leaders in Washington state lays out how the services of four dams on the lower Snake River could be replaced in order to save ailing sa…
OR College Aviation Program Could Set Technicians' Numbers Flying
A program in Oregon aims to ramp up the number of technicians in aviation just as the industry is predicting a major shortage. Over the next two …
Despite Scare, Data Shows Youth-Led Crime Down Sharply
Crime rates among young people has dropped dramatically in recent decades - despite media coverage pointing toward a supposed "crime wave" led by yout…
Health Workers, Too, Feel Impacts of Gun Violence
People across the nation are continuing to discuss gun violence in the wake of two prominent mass shootings in Texas and New York. The conversation …
Resources Available for Parents as Baby Formula Shortage Continues
Relief for a nationwide baby formula shortage could be coming soon, but in the meantime, bare shelves have become a scary sight for parents. The …
OR Child Services Algorithm Axed Over Discrimination Concerns
Child-welfare services in Oregon will no longer use an algorithm which helped social workers decide which families to investigate. The Oregon …
National Rivers Month: More Protections for OR Waters
June is National Rivers Month and a proposal in Congress would protect more of Oregon's rivers. Currently about 2% of Oregon's 110,000 miles of …
Short Staffing Pushes OR Hospital Workers to Demand Action
Health care workers at an Oregon hospital are calling for more support as short staffing takes its toll. More than 100 members of SEIU Local 49 at …
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