Oregon officials study brain injuries, plan center to help survivors

Every year, hundreds of Oregonians die from brain injuries and thousands are injured, sometimes for life.
State board allocates nearly $14 million for addiction prevention

Money from Oregon's opioid settlements this year will go toward preventing drug addiction.
Some 12,000 Oregonians might be getting thousands of dollars in refunds due to TurboTax error

TurboTax directed thousands of taxpayers to Oregon's standard deduction when itemizing would have saved them money, the state revenue department found.
Crisis hotline opens for farmers, ranchers, loggers and fishermen in Oregon

The Agristress line is specialized to address the needs of farmers, ranchers, loggers and fishermen. They often work in social and geographic isolation and have the highest suicide rate of occupations in Oregon.
Federal officials order Oregon State Hospital to make ‘immediate’ changes following escape

Two weeks after an “extremely dangerous” man facing felony charges escaped from the Oregon State Hospital in a state-owned van, federal health authorities ordered immediate changes to ensure the secure transport of patients, especially those involved in the criminal justice system.
Secretary of state will disqualify legislators with 10 unexcused absences from running in 2024

Senators deemed ineligible for re-election following a Republican-led walkout include Sen. Kim Thatcher of Keizer, who represents north Salem.
Former state legislator announces run for Republican primary for Oregon’s 6th District

Denyc Boles, who represented Salem as a state senator, is now seeking Andrea Salinas' Congressional seat.
Nonprofit awards $5 million to widen abortion access in Oregon

Recent grants to expand abortion access in Oregon come out of $15 million allocated by the state Legislature in 2022.
DMV camera breakdown prevents issuing of IDs, driver’s licenses

About 7,000 Oregonians were unable to get an ID card or driver's license because of a camera system breakdown last week and Monday.
Prepare for more extreme weather, report warns

A study by Oregon State University predicts continued warming, more wildfires and more drought.


