Oregon
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Grants Support 2020 Fire Recovery for Southern Oregonians
Southern Oregon continues to recover from the fires of 2020 and grants are helping residents in the region. The Almeda Fire in Jackson County …
Youth Climate Councils Seek to Influence Local Governments
By Marianne Dhenin for Prism.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Oregon News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Se…
Bill Extends Food Aid to All Oregonians Regardless of Immigration Status
A big gap exists in who can receive food assistance in Oregon, and some lawmakers want to bridge the divide this session. Federal law excludes …
OR Nurses Push for Safe Staffing Levels
Oregon nurses say they are struggling under high patient loads, and they want state lawmakers to do something about it. The Oregon Nurses …
Oregon Ranks in Top 10 for Green Buildings
Oregon is high on the list of states focused on sustainable building practices, according to a new report. The state comes in at number 10 in U.S…
Audit: Lawmakers Can Help Improve Oregon Community Colleges
An audit of community colleges in Oregon has implications for the state's legislative session, which started this week. The report from the …
Police Gunshot Detector Continues to Roil Portland Community
Community members continue to voice concerns about gunshot-detecting technology being considered in Portland. At a recent Inter-Faith Peace and …
New Columbia River Protections Under EPA Permits
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop oil and other toxic chemical discharges into the Columbia …
Online Spaces Ripe for Harassment, But Parents Can Fight Back
It can be challenging for parents and caregivers to shield their children from bigotry and hatred online, but there are a few tips they can follow…
OR Paid Leave Program for All Workers Lifts Off in 2023
Oregon is joining the ranks of states providing paid leave for all workers. In January, employees and employers will begin paying into the program…
Award Highlights Important Role of Volunteering in OR
An Oregon woman who helps people with their taxes has won a prestigious award for volunteers. AARP Oregon has awarded the 2022 Andrus Award for …
Teeming with Life, OR Coastal Areas Receive New Protections
Six stretches of Oregon coast that are home to a diverse array of wildlife are set to receive critical protections. Oregon's Ocean Policy Advisory …