Government
Oregon hepatitis C death rates are among the country’s worst, reports find
Oregon has clocked in at the top of a nationwide database for rates of hepatitis C, prompting state…
Business
Oregon moves closer to law requiring carbon neutral public retirement plan
House Bill 2081 codifies into law Treasury’s Net-Zero plan, which would effectively make PERS carbon neutral by 2050…
Food and Drink
Oregon lawmakers designate T-bone as new state steak
New state symbol honors Oregon ranchers after resolution passes both chambers The Beaver State has officially added…
Government
Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding
Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table…
Local News
OSU-Cascades student overcomes brain injury to graduate with biology degree
Maya Barnard-Davidson was fascinated from an early age by biology and the sciences. After suffering a traumatic brain…
Local News
UPDATE: Level 3—Go Now evacuations in place for Alder Springs fire near Crooked River Ranch
UPDATE: Level 3—Go Now evacuations are in place for northwest portions of Crooked River Ranch and areas north…
Environment
Forest Service offers fee-free day on June 19
Summer is just getting going and the Forest Service wants you to get out there and enjoy your…
Local News
Shelter provider Bethlehem Inn names new leader
Bethlehem Inn, one of the region’s oldest and largest homeless shelter providers, has picked a new executive director. …
Local News
‘Grieving for our democracy’: Oregon officials condemn attacks on Minnesota lawmakers
Oregon elected officials responded with shock and sadness Saturday to news that one Minnesota lawmaker was killed and…
News
Oregon kicker deal could fund wildfire fight, preserve some tax rebates
With time running out, lawmakers debate redirecting $1 billion to wildfire prevention while keeping rebates for low- and…
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