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Trump warns Iran to agree to a deal 'before there is nothing left'; 'No Kings' rallies planned across Massachusetts on Saturday; NV disability advocate alarmed by proposed cuts to Medicaid; Advocates push for economic inclusion during Pride Month in GA.

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Democrats demand answers on CA Sen. Padilla's handcuffing and removal from a DHS news conference. Defense Secretary Hegseth defends the administration's protest response as preventative, and Trump vows protests of Saturday's military parade will be met with "heavy" force.

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EV charging stations are harder to find in rural America, improving the mental health of children and teachers is the goal of a new partnership in seven rural states, and a once segregated Mississippi movie theater is born again.

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While Oregon ranked poorly for education overall, the 2025 Kids Count Data Book showed high school graduation rates are up in the state, as well as nationwide. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Kids Count report shows Oregon kids falling behind in education

Oregon maintained a troubling ranking, holding at 43rd in the nation for children's education, according to the 2025 Kids Count Data Book, a national …

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Volunteers growing taro in Oregon, a crop that is a fundamental part of Hawaiian traditions. (KALO HCC)
OR groups fighting hunger: People need culturally specific food

As food insecurity rises across the state, groups fighting hunger are highlighting the need for food that is not only nutritious, but culturally …

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Solar dominated new U.S. energy additions in 2024, accounting for 66% of all electricity-generating capacity installed. (Dmitry/Adobe Stock)
OR experts warn not all solar promotions are trustworthy

As utility rates rise in Oregon, data shows home solar panels are becoming more popular. However, experts warn of increasing misinformation and …

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Along with helping in the classroom, proponents of the Early School Success program said it has helped deepen connections between schools and families. As students became more engaged, families reported greater trust and partnership with educators. (spyrakot/Adobe Stock)
Report: Consistency key to success of innovative OR school program

Student engagement and staff collaboration are both up in some Oregon schools and a new report found it is the result of a unique approach to supporti…

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said one in every 435 people living in the United States is currently homeless, an 18% increase from last year. (Crystal Madsen/Adobe Stock)
Among OR's rising homelessness, sweeps continue

With rates of homelessness on the rise, advocates are decrying plans to remove a long-standing camp from the Sandy River Delta, also known as …

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The Northern Spotted Owl first gained critical habitat protection in 1992 and has since been the subject of many protracted legal battles between the timber industry and environmentalists. (PKZ/Adobe Stock)
OR conservation groups intervene to protect spotted owl habitat

Conservation groups are pushing back on a timber industry lawsuit brought against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeking to remove Northern …

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Supporters of Oregon's Immigrant Justice Package rallied at the Capitol. (Oregon Food Bank)
Coalition calls on OR lawmakers to pass immigrant justice package

In response to increasing federal threats to immigrant communities, including cuts to food assistance and deportations, a coalition of more than 100 …

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Advanced Practice Providers hold up signs during the OHSU Board of Directors' public session on April 25. (Oregon Nurses Association)
Health care providers struggle for first OHSU union contract

Oregon Health and Science University's Advanced Practice Providers, a title encompassing nurse practitioners, physician associates and midwives…

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For rural hospitals that are able to stay afloat, the report notes a decline in obstetrical services. (Misha/Adobe Stock)
Report: Rural OR depends on Medicaid to cover childbirth

Oregon is one of the top ten states with the highest share of women of childbearing age covered by Medicaid in rural areas. That's according to a new …

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About 19% of electricity in the United States is produced by nuclear plants. (Maksym Yemelyanov/Adobe Stock)
Oregon groups rally against proposed nuclear reactor

As Oregon legislators consider the possibility of allowing a nuclear reactor in Umatilla County, opponents rallied at the State Capitol this week to …

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In 2022, children accounted for about 40% of all SNAP participants. (Natalie Kiyah, Oregon Food Bank)
SNAP cuts would hit Oregon's wallet hard

SNAP, the federal program which helps feed 42 million Americans, including 700,000 Oregonians, faces cuts under the Trump Administration's huge …

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Oregon House Bill 3178 shortens the window car dealers have to secure the consumer's loan through a financial institution from 14 to 4 days, and requires more transparency. (Yuliia/Adobe Stock)
Five OR consumer protection bills move closer to becoming law

Consumer rights advocates are celebrating five bills that passed the First Chamber deadline in Salem, moving closer to becoming law. The bills are …

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