Oregon
Thursday, May 26, 2022
OR Activists Seek Dioxin-Contamination Accountability in Low-Income Eugene
As a West Eugene wood-treatment facility continues the process of reducing operations, activists are seeking accountability for contamination that …
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Peer Support Helps Reduce Stigma of Mental-Health Care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there are many stressors for people right now, from the pandemic to the economy. There is a high …
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Infrastructure Funds for Port Could Boost Rural OR Community
Funding from the infrastructure measure Congress passed last year could benefit a struggling rural community in Oregon. Lawmakers in the state have …
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Survey: Hate Incidents Strain Asian Oregonian Communities
There has been an alarming rise in racist incidents against Asian residents in Oregon, and it is changing how community members behave. The Oregon …
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 …
Ties Between Systemic Racism, Hunger on Ballot as Oregonians Vote
Oregon's primary election is today, and one of the issues affecting voters is systemic racism. Black, Indigenous and people of color suffer from …
Crisis of Child Care Affordability Affects OR Voters
Oregonians are casting their ballots for Tuesday's primary election. One issue affecting many voters is access to child care. Courtney Helstein…
Farmworkers Rights a Ballot Issue as OR Primary Approaches
Ballots are due for Oregon's primary election on Tuesday, and one key issue for voters is the rights of workers who grow the state's food. …
OR Called an Easy State to Vote In, But Could Do More
Oregonians have the easiest time casting their votes in the nation, according to studies and can vote in almost any situation. Open access to the …
OR Nurses Fight for Union Contracts During National Nurses Week
It is National Nurses Week, and nurses in Oregon are celebrating with a call to complete contract negotiations. Nurses at Providence Willamette …
More OR Outreach Needed For HOA Chemical Exemption
As the safety debate over pesticides and other chemicals often used for lawn and property maintenance continues, Oregon residents now have more …
OR Janitors Go Green with Sustainability Certification
Janitors in downtown Portland have received a unique certification that signals they're going green. Six janitors were certified through the green …