Oregon
OR Senate Republican Walkout Endangers Anti-Hunger Policies
Three weeks into state Senate Republicans' walkout from the Oregon Legislature, concern is growing the move could sink action on important issues …
Are You One in Two Million? An OR Volunteer Will Be Award Winner
The nomination process is open for a prestigious award handed out to volunteers in Oregon each year. The Andrus Award for Community Service award is …
OR Food Aid Expansion Bill Could Benefit Rural Immigrant Communities
Rural immigrant communities could benefit greatly from legislation known as Food for All Oregonians, anti-hunger groups say. Senate Bill 610 would …
OR Coast Conservation Areas Opportunity for 'Bottom Up' Management
Locals will help steward two iconic locations on Oregon's coast. The Cape Foulweather Complex and Cape Lookout Marine Conservation areas were …
Nurses at Largest Hospital East of Cascades Vote on Strike Authorization
Nurses at Oregon's largest hospital east of the Cascades are voting this week on whether to authorize a strike. Frustrated by five months of union …
Lack of Food Assistance Has Health Consequences for Oregonians
Oregonians who have experienced food insecurity are pushing the state to ensure everyone has access to federal food assistance. The Supplemental …
Survey: Financial Strains Top of Mind for Older Oregonians
A new survey found older Oregonians are concerned about the cost of living in many aspects of their lives. The Vital Voices research program from …
OR Bill Corrects Food-Aid Exclusion for Immigrant Communities
Legislation in Salem would extend food assistance to Oregonians in immigrant communities. Federal law excludes people who are undocumented from …
Report Provides Guidelines for Siting Renewables Responsibly in OR
Oregon needs more renewable energy but also should be aware of where it sites new projects. A new report provided guidelines for choosing the best …
OR Lawmakers Consider Bill to Protect Wildlife from Busy Roads
Oregon lawmakers are considering a measure to increase the number of wildlife crossings in the state. Crossings help animals get under or over busy …
OR Bill Would Protect Against Poverty-Inducing Debt Collection
Predatory lending practices can leave people in a cycle of debt and even drive them into poverty. Legislation in Oregon would strengthen protections …
Struggling to Keep Staff, OR Nurses Rally in Seaside
Nurses at an Oregon hospital are holding a rally to bring attention to wage issues they say are making it hard to retain staff. Nurses at Providence …