Oregon
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Federal cuts to food assistance would hit many Oregonians
Groups fighting hunger in Oregon are urging residents to speak up if they are concerned about the cuts Congress could make to food, health care and …
OR leads the way with state retirement savings plan
Oregonians have saved nearly $350 million for retirement through OregonSaves, a program allowing employees without workplace plans to automatically …
A May Day mayday: A distress call for immigrant rights rally Thursday
On May 1, Oregon labor and immigrants' rights organizations are gathering in Salem calling for justice for immigrant workers and an end to mass …
Bonneville Power energy market choice impacts NW environment
A major player in the Northwest's energy landscape is considering changes in the future, as extreme climate events make power delivery in Oregon more …
OR hits recycling milestone: 10 million gallons of paint
Oregonians have recycled more than 10 million gallons of leftover paint through the nonprofit PaintCare. The PaintCare program allows people to …
Coping with OR's climate change-fueled pollen season
Oregon's pollen season is starting earlier and lasting longer, thanks to climate change, with research showing airborne pollen levels increasing more …
5 years after George Floyd's death, OR police reform is 'slow'
Five years after George Floyd's murder by a white police officer sparked nationwide protests and demands for police reform, progress remains slow…
State-funded program needs boost to help more Oregonians save money
A state-funded matched savings program has helped low-income Oregonians for more than 25 years and backers said it needs more funding to continue…
Food advocates: extend benefits to all OR children
Each legislative session, Oregon's Joint Ways & Means Committee holds a statewide roadshow to hear from residents about their priorities. At the …
Oregon scores 9th in the nation for energy efficiency
Oregon ranked ninth this year on The State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, a nonprofit research …
Nurses Union: Stop Multnomah County public health cuts
Multnomah County plans major public health cuts to address a $21 million budget gap and the Oregon Nurses Association said the cuts put programs for f…
OR hunger-fighting advocates: USDA cuts 'cruel'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting two federal programs that provide over $1 billion annually to support schools and food banks in …