OR: International Issues
OR Credit Unions Raise Relief Dollars for Ukraine
Ukrainians continue to suffer in their country from the Russian invasion - and in Oregon, credit unions have banded together to send aid to the …
Scammers Taking Advantage of Efforts to Support Ukraine
Many people are looking for ways to help Ukrainians affected by war. However, they should be on the lookout for scams. Lynn Heider - vice president …
Could Higher Military Spending Spell Trouble for States?
PORTLAND, Ore. – President Donald Trump's call to increase military spending by $54 billion likely means cuts will be made to some politically-…
Thousands of Refugees Left Hanging Under Executive Order
PORTLAND, Ore. – Groups that work to resettle refugees in the United States say the executive order signed by President Trump leaves thousands …
Climate Deal May Be "Historic," But Changes Slow to Come
PORTLAND, Ore. - The big climate agreement in Paris over the weekend is expected to have a variety of effects in Oregon and along the West Coast…
"No Nukes" Concert Heads West, 30+ Years Later
PORTLAND, Ore. - It's been more than 30 years since the famous "No Nukes" concerts, and now Musicians United for Safe Energy are planning a West …
NW Group Sends “Comfort for Kids” to Haiti
PORTLAND, Ore. - The needs in Haiti are many - food and water, shelter, medical supplies and sanitation - but mental health also figures into …
NW Team Heads to Haiti for Quake Assistance
PORTLAND, Ore. - Mercy Corps is sending a team of emergency response experts to Haiti to assess needs and coordinate relief efforts after a major …
Holiday Wish List: Clean Water, Emergency Food, Peace…
PORTLAND, Ore. - The countdown to Christmas has begun and, for the person who has everything, there is one gift with international importance…
Oregonians Asked to Add Some "Giving" to Thanksgiving
PORTLAND, Ore. - When budgets are tight, it's hard to know how much to give to charity, but many nonprofit groups in Oregon are struggling. Mercy …
Can Reading a Book...Make a Difference?
PORTLAND, Ore. - Mercy Corps, an Oregon-based humanitarian aid group, has launched a contest, asking book clubs to read "Half the Sky" and take …
Things Could Be Worse: 2009 Failed States Index
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Fund for Peace compiles an annual "Failed States Index" that ranks countries with the most political, economic and social …