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Trump tests presidential authority in revamping NM, U.S. voting laws; NV legislators, conservation groups demand action on lower rates, clean energy; North TX county sues feds over PFAS contamination; Poll: Americans concerned about bird flu impacts on wallet over health.

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The Dept. of Health and Human Services prepares to cut 10,000 more jobs. Election officials are unsure if a Trump executive order will be enacted, and Republicans in Congress say they aim to cut NPR and PBS funding.

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Rural folks face significant clean air and water risks due to EPA cutbacks, a group of policymakers is working to expand rural health care via mobile clinics, and a new study maps Montana's news landscape.

Isobel Charle

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Isobel Charlé covers Oregon, her home for almost twenty years. Isobel has worked as a reporter for KBOO Community Radio and a freelance journalist for five years. In 2021, she graduated from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies with a focus on radio and podcasting. A long time activist, Isobel sees journalism as part of that work and loves covering social and environmental justice movements. She aims to tell stories that inspire listeners to ask questions, make unexpected connections, and make positive change in the world. She lives in Portland, OR.


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New data detail WA's water year

The Pacific Northwest Water Year Impacts Assessment, an important resource for managing drought and other climate extremes, was published today…

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WA patients face huge fees to access medical records

Patient's rights advocates are working to restrict huge fees some Washington patients must pay in order to access their complete medical records…

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Legislation would protect OR consumers from unfair insurance practices

New legislation would bring the insurance industry under Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Supporters said the change would protect consumers …

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Simpatizantes apoyan proyecto de ley: Alimentos para todos los habitantes de OR

Cientos de personas de todo Oregón se reunieron en Salem la semana pasada para un Advocacy Day (Jornada de Defensa), instando a los legisladores …

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Supporters rally for Food for All Oregonians bill

Hundreds of people from across Oregon gathered in Salem for an advocacy day last week, urging lawmakers to pass what's known as the Food for All …

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New research to measure WA's climate resilience

In the face of the severe effects of climate change across the country, new research offers a framework for how to measure Washington's climate …

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Cuidadores de WA se manifiestan contra recortes de Medicaid

Esta semana, los trabajadores que prestan asistencia a domicilio y en residencias para ancianos se manifestaron contra los recortes a Medicaid…

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WA caregivers rally against Medicaid cuts

This week, workers who provide in-home and nursing home care rallied against cuts to Medicaid. Washington's Medicaid, known as Apple Health…

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Advocates say WA rent stabilization bill important for ending hunger

While affordable housing advocates across the state have been cheering on Washington's rent stabilization bill in Olympia, so have organizations …

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OR community health workers get a boost from tech

By Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Isobel Charle for Oregon News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Servic…

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