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Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Design

VizArts Monthly: Summer buzz

Summer brings a wave of new art exhibitions across Oregon. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Health

OHSU, Legacy Health merger announced

Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health have merged, creating the largest healthcare merger in Oregon, with Legacy joining OHSU's system. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Oregon taps North Carolina deputy director to lead Medicaid system

Emma Sandoe appointed as director of Oregon's Medicaid program [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Democrats Favor Janelle Bynum in Bid to Flip Oregon Congressional Seat

Democrats in Oregon choose State Representative Janelle Bynum to challenge Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer for the Fifth Congressional District seat. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

What to Watch as Voters Head to Polls in Georgia, Oregon and Elsewhere

In special elections in California and primary contests in other states, California's 20th Congressional District primary results indicate a Republican lead, while Georgia and Oregon see competitive races in the Democratic primary. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Here's how much you have to earn in California to qualify as middle class, new study says

Middle-class income in California increased by approximately 50% from 2012 to 2022, ranging between $61,270 and $183,810.
Oregon saw the highest increase in the income needed to be considered middle class among U.S. states, with a 53.2% change from 2012 to 2022. [ more ]
Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Design

VizArts Monthly: Summer buzz

Summer brings a wave of new art exhibitions across Oregon. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Health

OHSU, Legacy Health merger announced

Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health have merged, creating the largest healthcare merger in Oregon, with Legacy joining OHSU's system. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Oregon taps North Carolina deputy director to lead Medicaid system

Emma Sandoe appointed as director of Oregon's Medicaid program [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Democrats Favor Janelle Bynum in Bid to Flip Oregon Congressional Seat

Democrats in Oregon choose State Representative Janelle Bynum to challenge Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer for the Fifth Congressional District seat. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

What to Watch as Voters Head to Polls in Georgia, Oregon and Elsewhere

In special elections in California and primary contests in other states, California's 20th Congressional District primary results indicate a Republican lead, while Georgia and Oregon see competitive races in the Democratic primary. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Here's how much you have to earn in California to qualify as middle class, new study says

Middle-class income in California increased by approximately 50% from 2012 to 2022, ranging between $61,270 and $183,810.
Oregon saw the highest increase in the income needed to be considered middle class among U.S. states, with a 53.2% change from 2012 to 2022. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
5 months ago
Mental health

In Oregon, some see the benefits of psychedelic treatment for mental health conditions

Oregon legalized psilocybin for its efficacy in treating mental health conditions
Centers are opening across the state to offer psilocybin therapy [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
6 months ago
Law

Former Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Peterson, who modernized courts, dies at 93

Former Oregon Chief Justice Edwin J. Peterson passed away at the age of 93 in Salem.
Peterson is remembered for his efforts in modernizing the courts system in Oregon. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
6 months ago
Parenting

Early child care shortages in Oregon costing parents jobs, survey finds

Public funding for early child care in Oregon has increased, but options remain limited for many parents.
Over 40% of parents have made employment choices due to difficulty finding child care, with a higher percentage among parents of color. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
NYC real estate

'Dallas' star Patrick Duffy's giant Oregon ranch to sell at auction

Actor Patrick Duffy is auctioning off his Rogue Valley ranch in Oregon with no minimum reserve price.
The 300-plus-acre property includes two houses, two guest cabins, a 2-acre pond, and 2 miles of river frontage. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
7 months ago
Education

Annual Oregon schools report card shows post-pandemic progress in key areas

Oregon has a diverse student population with 333 unique languages spoken among public school students.
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the number of high school freshmen on track to graduate is only slightly behind pre-pandemic levels. [ more ]
Hcn
7 months ago
Writing

A momentous trade illuminates what's true

A polished shard of abalone shell holds sentimental value for the author and serves as a reminder of their writing abilities.
Terwilliger Hot Springs in Oregon provided a refuge for the author during a difficult time in their life. [ more ]
HuffPost
7 months ago
Law

Oregon Judge Rules That Voter-Approved Gun Control Law Violates The State Constitution

A judge has ruled that a voter-approved gun control law in Oregon violates the state constitution, continuing to block its implementation.
The law requires criminal background checks and gun safety training in order to obtain a firearm permit, and bans high-capacity magazines.
The decision is likely to be appealed and may ultimately go to the Oregon Supreme Court. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
7 months ago
Public health

Oregon's first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law faces growing pushback amid fentanyl crisis

Oregon's law decriminalizing small amounts of illicit drugs is facing opposition due to increased public drug use and opioid deaths.
Supporters of the law now express openness to revisiting it to address the crisis.
The law directed cannabis tax revenue towards addiction treatment services and decriminalized possession of small amounts of drugs. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Public health

Oregon's drug decriminalization law faces growing pushback amid fentanyl crisis

Oregon's law that decriminalized possession of small amounts of illicit drugs is facing criticism after a surge in drug use and opioid deaths.
Opponents argue that the law has led to an increase in public drug use and has not done enough to address addiction. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
7 months ago
Public health

Oregon's first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law faces growing pushback amid fentanyl crisis

Oregon's law decriminalizing small amounts of illicit drugs is facing opposition due to increased public drug use and opioid deaths.
Supporters of the law now express openness to revisiting it to address the crisis.
The law directed cannabis tax revenue towards addiction treatment services and decriminalized possession of small amounts of drugs. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Public health

Oregon's drug decriminalization law faces growing pushback amid fentanyl crisis

Oregon's law that decriminalized possession of small amounts of illicit drugs is facing criticism after a surge in drug use and opioid deaths.
Opponents argue that the law has led to an increase in public drug use and has not done enough to address addiction. [ more ]
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time.com
7 months ago
Public health

Dogs Across the U.S. Are Falling Sick From a Mystery Illness. Here's What to Know

A respiratory illness with unknown cause is affecting dogs in Oregon and other states, prompting warnings to keep pets safe.
Oregon's Department of Agriculture has received over 200 reports of the illness and is working to diagnose the cause and implement a testing plan. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 week ago
Cars

Providence nurses wrap up strike in solidarity

Providence nurses in Oregon demand better contracts amidst a potential large nursing strike. [ more ]
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