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A measure on ranked choice voting is one of five statewide ballot measures Oregonians will decide this November. (IanDewarPhotography/Adobe Stock)

Could women, minorities win more under OR voting measure?

Oregon voters will decide on a potential change to the state's electoral system in November. If passed, Measure 117 would create a ranked choice …

Tina Kotek, the former speaker of the state house, is the third woman to serve as governor of Oregon. (Oregon National Guard)

Women hold 4 of 5 statewide elected offices in OR – for now

Oregon is in the upper echelon when it comes to the number of women in higher office. Four of the five statewide elected positions in the state are …

The 19th Amendment guaranteeing women's suffrage was sent for approval for the U.S. Constitution and signed on August 26, 1920. (bulgn/Adobe Stock)

Women's Equality Day celebrates suffrage, need for more progress

Women's Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. More than a century later, women have made …

Voting women age 50 and older are split on this year's presidential candidates. (Simone/Adobe Stock)

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 …

Doctors say people should get regular checkups to ensure their hearts are healthy. (rocketclips/Adobe Stock)

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 …

Oregon saw a drop in early childhood education enrollment between 2019 and 2021. (thepoeticimage/Adobe Stock)

Health report: Mothers, children struggling across U.S.

A new report found a troubling rise in health challenges for mothers and children across the country. The United Health Foundation has released its …

The Coffee Creek Correctional Facility is located in Wilsonville, Oregon, south of Portland. (Twelvizm/Wikimedia Commons)

Panel Meets on Unsafe Condition at OR Women's Prison

A report on conditions in Oregon's only women's prison has prompted Gov. Tina Kotek to assemble an advisory panel which will meet for the first time …

Oregon nurses at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham filed a petition to have their union voluntarily recognized but were denied. (Oregon Nurses Association)

Nurses Fear Fallout from Closure of OR Birth Center

Nurses are concerned about the closure of a Portland-area birth center set to go through today. The Family Birth Center at Legacy Mount Hood …

The state of the economy is dominating voters priorities ahead of the November midterms. (Joaquin Corbalan/Adobe Stock)

Survey: 'Reliable, Consistent' Bloc of Women Voters 50+ Shouldn't be Ignored

Women ages 50 and over cast a big chunk of ballots, with a big impact in American elections, and a new poll looked at what they want. Findings in …

More than $8 billion philanthropy dollars went to women's and girls' organizations in 2018, but still represents a small slice of contributions overall. (Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock)

Giving Circles Provide Way for Women to Engage in Philanthropy

Philanthropy groups are pointing out a big gap in donations toward groups focused on women's and girls' issues during Women's History Month this year…

Pregnancy tests were the most common services crisis pregnancy centers provided, according to a new report. (puhhha/Adobe Stock)

Report: Crisis-Pregnancy Centers "Mislead" Folks

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A new report investigates facilities that dissuade women from getting abortions. Known as crisis-pregnancy centers, the facilities …

A car caravan to the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, WA is supporting moms separated from their children. (JP Photography/Adobe Stock)

OR Groups Support Immigrant Moms Detained in NW

SALEM, Ore. -- A Northwest car caravan is heading to an immigration detention center this weekend to support mothers who've been detained there…

Women face more challenges to saving money for retirement than men do. (fizkes/Adobe Stock)

OR Workshops to Focus on Finances of Women as They Age

PORTLAND, Ore. - As they age, women often face greater financial risks than men. That's why AARP Oregon is holding workshops for women across the …

More than 60% of workers at grocery stores are women, according to the Oregon AFL-CIO. (Drobot Dean/Adobe Stock)

OR Initative Aims to Fight Automation, Save Grocery Jobs

PORTLAND, Ore. – A potential Oregon ballot initiative, if approved, would slow the roll of automation – starting at grocery store …

Expectant and new mothers will have a chance at a healthy start to motherhood at an addiction treatment center in southern Oregon. (dandottaviano/Twenty20)

Ore. Addiction Treatment Center to Offer Services for Mothers

MEDFORD, Ore. – While the United States continues to grapple with the opioid crisis, an addiction-treatment facility in southern Oregon is …

Madres que est�n esperando, o que reci�n naci� su beb�, tendr�n oportunidad de recibir un saludable inicio a la maternidad en un centro de tratamiento contra las adicciones en el sur de Oregon. (dandottaviano/Twenty20)

Centro para el Tratamiento de Adicciones de Oregon, ofrecerá servicio a Madres

Medford, OR – Un local de Oregon ofrecerá un programa de tratamiento contra las adicciones, especialmente para madres que recién …

Opponents of Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court are concerned he could overturn Roe v. Wade. (Charles Edward Miller/Wikimedia Commons)

Ore. Protesters Join Nationwide Rallies Against SCOTUS Nominee

SHERWOOD, Ore. – Rallies in Oregon and nationwide are taking place on Sunday to protest President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme …

Business Impact Northwest facilitates loans for companies often needing $40,000 or less. (atsawin1002/Twenty20)

NW Group Provides Loans to Businesses with Limited Options

PORTLAND, Ore. – For people dreaming of opening a small business, finding funds can be a problem. Often, large financial institutions won't …

College campuses aren't prepared to respond to cases of sexual assault against students with disabilities, a new report finds. (Nic McPhee/Flickr)

More Bad News for Women on College Campuses

SALEM, Ore. – Nearly one in three women with disabilities on college campuses has experienced sexual assault, according to a new report from …

Sexual harassment and assault are pervasive in the janitorial industry, women's and workers' advocates say. (deepcove/Flickr)

Oregon Law Protects Vulnerable Workers from Harassment

SALEM, Ore. – Months before the #MeToo movement gained steam, Oregon lawmakers passed legislation to protect women working in the shadows…

Women across the country took part in this year's Women's March ten days ago. (Mobilus In Mobili/Flickr)

Women Staging Alternative to Trump's State of the Union

SEATTLE – While President Donald Trump addresses Congress tonight, women will be holding their own State of the Union. Groups representing …

Folks who experience apathy or a lack of motivation for two weeks or more should seek professional help. (free-photo/Pixabay)

Getting Treatment for the Holiday Blues

PORTLAND, Ore. – The holidays typically are time spent with the family and in good cheer. But for folks who have experienced loss or trauma…

An associate law professor at the University of Oregon says the public shaming of sexual harassers could improve the workplace for victims. (David McNew/Getty Images)

#MeToo Movement: Remaking the Workplace Legal Landscape?

PORTLAND, Ore. -- With a near daily flood of new accusations against harassers, is it possible the tide is turning against sexual harassment in the …

Organizaciones de Oregon en el campo de la salud est�n reconociendo que la vivienda asequible es un factor integral para brindar la adecuada atenci�n a la salud.

Estudio: La Vivienda, como “Receta Médica” para la salud

Portland, OR – Sigue adelante la investigación que defina si la vivienda es clave para conservar la salud. Se trata de la iniciativa …

En 2015 las muertes por sobredosis fueron 12 por cada 100 mil Oregonianos. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Día de la Conciencia de Sobredosis: cómo prevenir la tragedia en Oregón

PORTLAND, Ore. – Hoy es el Día Internacional de la Conciencia de Sobredosis, una fecha para visibilizar la lucha que los expertos mé…

Oregon has a backlog of about 4,900 untested rape kits, according to a 2015 report. (April Davis/Oregon Military Dept. Public Affairs)

Justice Dept. Releases First-Ever Standards for Handling Rape Kits

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Justice Department has released a first-of-its-kind report detailing the best practices for handling sexual-assault kits…

Two bills passed by the Oregon Legislature aim to divert more people from prison. (Jeff Clark/Bureau of Land Management)

Prison Sentencing Reform Among Winners of OR Legislative Session

SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon legislative session ended this week, and according to advocates for people in prison, sentencing reform was a big winner…

Nearly 300,000 Oregonians would lose coverage over the next decade under the House version of the American Health Care Act. (healthcareunited/Flickr)

Analysis: American Health Care Act a Tax Break for Wealthy

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon's millionaires could see an average tax cut of close to $40,000 a year if the American Health Care Act becomes law, according …

A bill in Salem could keep some reproductive-health services in place even if the Affordable Care Act is repealed. (Western States Center)

Oregonians Pushing for Most Progressive Reproductive Health Bill in Nation

SALEM, Ore. – Oregonians are hoping for some action in Salem on a bill aimed at expanding and protecting access to reproductive-health services…

This year, artists who helped create Mamas Day cards are featuring mothers from immigrant and Muslim families. (Melanie Cervantes/Forward Together)

Left Out of Mother's Day Mainstream? Celebrate "Mamas Day"

Portland, OR - Social justice groups will celebrate "Mamas Day" this Sunday, with greeting cards featuring mothers who are typically left out of …

Women in the janitorial industry are vulnerable to sexual harassment and assault because of the nature of their work. (Kanoke_46/iStock)

Bill in Ore. House Fights Workplace Harassment, Assault

SALEM, Ore. -- A bill in the state House is looking to tackle a major issue in Oregon: sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. Currently in …

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that could keep the state from having to build a second women's prison. (Ztranger/iStockphoto)

Ore. Lawmakers' Choice: New Women's Prison or Prison Alternatives?

SALEM, Ore. - As the population at Oregon's sole women's prison swells, lawmakers are left with a choice: Should the state build a new women's prison …

Businesses not working toward pay equity for women could be making themselves less competitive. (gguy44/iStock)

Gender Pay Gap Could Lead to 'Job-Hopping' for Ore. Women

PORTLAND, Ore. – Today is Equal Pay Day, marking the additional months into 2017 it takes women to catch up with men's salaries from 2016…

Women are rallying on International Women's Day, keeping up momentum from the Women's March in January. (David Geitgey Sierralupe/Flickr)

Oregon Women Stand in Solidarity with Those Across U.S.

NEWPORT, Ore. – Women in Oregon and across the country are hoping to have an impact on the country's economy today to show the effects of a day …

A program in Jackson County gives out vouchers for baby supplies in exchange for families' healthy prenatal and post-natal care. (Redphotographer/iStockphoto)

Oregon CCOs Offer Innovative Programs for Prenatal Care

MEDFORD, Ore. -- An innovative program in Jackson County rewards families who practice healthy prenatal and post-natal care with vouchers that can be …

Un programa del Condado Jackson regala cupones a las familias para que obtengan productos para beb�s, a cambio de sus cuidados prenatales y posnatales. (Redphotographer/iStockphoto)

Las CCOs de Oregon ofrecen programas innovadores para cuidados prenatales

MEDFORD, Ore. – Una organización del Condado Jackson imparte un programa innovador que incentiva la práctica de cuidados …

Today is the deadline for Oregonians to register to vote. (The Bus Project)

Deadline Today for Oregonians to Register to Vote

PORTLAND, Ore. – Today is the deadline for Oregonians to register to vote in the November election. Residents can register online before …

Only an estimated 35 percent of victims report sexual assault cases to police, according to the U.S. Dept. of Justice. (Sasha Freemind/Unsplash)

Ore. Police Department Improves Sexual Assault Reporting

ASHLAND, Ore. – A police department in southern Oregon is handling sexual assault cases in a new way, focusing on giving options to victims…

Coffee Creek Correction Facility is currently the only women's prison in Oregon. (M.O. Stevens)

Oregon Holds Off on Funding Second Women's Prison

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Corrections has decided to hold off on a request for an additional $5 million from the Legislature's …

Above, delegates to the annual National American Woman Suffrage Association Convention in Portland, 1905. (Oregon Historical Society)

Oregon Women Look for More Progress on Women's Equality Day

PORTLAND, Ore. - It's Women's Equality Day, a holiday proclaimed by Congress in 1971 to celebrate the passage of the 19th Amendment, which ensured …

One in seven Oregon households struggled to put food on the table at some point last year, according to a recent Gallup poll. (Melodi2/Morguefile)

Hunger Among Ore. Families Down, But Single Mothers Still Struggle

PORTLAND, Ore. - One in seven households in Oregon struggled to afford food last year, according to a new survey conducted by Gallup. Although more …

Nearly 700,000 U.S. troops were involved in the first Gulf War. (PHC D. W. Holmes/US Navy)

Gulf War Veterans and Illness, 25 Years Later

PORTLAND, Ore. - Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the ceasefire that ended the first Gulf War. During the short conflict, nearly 700,000 U.S…

Women make up just over 26 percent of the solar workforce in Oregon, according to the Solar Foundation. (Brion Wickstrom/Synchro Star)

Solar Jobs Heating Up for OR Women

PORTLAND, Ore. - Women's History Month is wrapping up, and women are making gains in Oregon's solar energy sector, according to The Solar Foundation…

Only 46 percent of adults in a new study said they participate in

Research: Only 2.7 Percent of Adults Have Healthy Lifestyles

PORTLAND, Ore. - If you're worried your lifestyle isn't healthy enough, you're not alone. Only 2.7 percent of adults have all four healthy …

Wind power supplied more than 12 percent of Oregon's in-state electricity production in 2014, according to the American Wind Energy Association. (Tedder/Wikimedia Commons)

Women Look to Close Gender Gap in Oregon Wind Energy

PORTLAND, Ore. - A new Oregon law ensures that renewable energy, including wind power, will be a force in the state's future utility plans. By 2040…

Two bills concerning sexual assault await Gov. Kate Brown's signature. (Visitor7/Wikimedia Commons)

On Governor's Desk: Bills to Test Rape Kits, Lift Rape Statute of Limitations

SALEM, Ore. - Oregon's 2016 legislative session has ended, leaving a stack of bills on Gov. Kate Brown's desk to be signed into law. Two of those …

Although there are no restrictions on abortion clinics in Oregon, women sometimes have to travel hours to find clinics. (Fibonacci Blue/Wikimedia Commons)

As SCOTUS Hears Texas Abortion Case, Oregon Moves in Different Direction

PORTLAND, Ore. - The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case out of Texas today that could affect access to abortion in that state, and states across …

Zika virus carried by mosquitoes, like this one in tropical climates, has been linked to microcephaly, however there is no hard evidence proving the two are connected. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

First Case of Zika Virus in Oregon for 2016

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Health Authority Wednesday confirmed Oregon's first case of Zika virus in 2016. The new infection is travel …

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