Oregon
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Groups challenge project to stop logging old growth OR forests
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the logging of centuries-old trees on the Oregon coast. The Bureau of Land Management is moving …
Workers celebrate one year on from largest health care strike in US history
It's been one year since the largest health care strike in U.S. history, and union members say they've seen changes since their 2023 victory…
After listeria outbreak, food regulations under scrutiny
A recent foodborne illness outbreak linked to deli meats is putting the spotlight on how these foods are regulated. The listeria outbreak in Boar's …
Therapists unionize as OHSU, Legacy submit plans for merger
Oregon Health and Science University and Legacy Health have officially submitted merger plans to state regulators. Behavioral therapists at Legacy …
OR business a recipient for fed semiconductor investments
The Biden administration has made more investments in revitalizing the U.S. semiconductor industry, including in an Oregon company. Seventeen …
Groups seek reinstatement of Oregon’s Climate Protection Program
A group of Oregon conservation advocates is asking the state's Department of Environmental Quality to restore the provisions of a 2021 Climate Protect…
Five OR organizations receive funding for age-friendly projects
Five organizations in Oregon will receive funds for projects that make their communities more age-friendly. AARP Oregon has selected the quick-…
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 …
As climate change ramps up, energy efficiency helps OR schools save money
Oregon students are back in the classroom, but their classrooms might not be as energy efficient or climate resilient as they should be. As the …
Report: Oregonians to save money with prescription drug cost cap in 2025
Tens of thousands of Oregonians are expected to see savings next year when prescription drug costs are capped, according to a new report from AARP…
Already largest in world, OR dark sky sanctuary expected to grow
A sanctuary for stargazing in Oregon is the largest in the world and is set to get even bigger. In eastern Oregon, the organization DarkSky …
Wolf poaching affects recreation in OR
Groups in Oregon are warning wolf poaching poses a threat, not just to the creatures targeted but to people who enjoy the outdoors. Poaching was a …