Category OREGON NEWS
Enrollment in individual health insurance now open through mid-January
Oregonians who buy individual health insurance can start shopping for plans. Premiums are up 6% on average.
Oregon state officials urge Portland Public Schools, educators to reach a deal to end strike
On Tuesday, Portland teachers began striking for the first time in district history.
Two LGBTQ youth sue Oregon Youth Authority, saying they were abused in custody
In separate lawsuits, two men say Oregon Youth Authority staff ignored their pleas to intervene when they faced abuse based on their sexual orientation.
Oregon has $3.6 million in grants to help refugees from Afghanistan
More than 1,400 refugees from Afghanistan have arrived in Oregon since the nation fell to the Taliban in 2021.
Oregon’s Medicaid renewal process boots eligible children, adults off the plan
At least several thousand were affected while thousands of others who don’t qualify for Medicaid will keep their insurance
NW Natural gas rates decrease Nov. 1
Regulators on Thursday announced a natural gas rate decrease for NW Natural, which supplies gas for the Salem area. A typical home would pay about $8 less per month.
Kotek appoints Portland law enforcement veteran to helm state corrections agency
Gov. Tina Kotek appointed Mike Reese, the former Multnomah County sheriff, to lead the 12-prison state corrections agency.
Oregon House’s senior member faces demand by Malheur County for $70,000
Malheur County seeks nearly $70,000 from Greg Smith, state representative and former county economic development director. The county says Smith owes the money to cover legal costs incurred over handling of public records.
Rosenblum sues Facebook parent company Meta, alleging social media platforms harm children
Oregon has joined a federal complaint with more than 30 other states that alleges Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms “purposefully addict” children and teens.