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Northwest Native Nations could lose hundreds of millions in federal funding, report says
About $530 million used to fulfill treaty obligations to Northwest tribal nations is at risk this year due to federal cuts.
Federal appeals court backs dismissal of religious challenge to Oregon Covid testing rule
A former employee at a hospital in The Dalles lost her case alleging that nasal swab testing for Covid violated her Christian faith.
‘A universal struggle’: Oregon eligibility workers brace for federal benefit cuts
Oregon's food assistance eligibility system has drawn criticism for inadequate training and erroneously denied benefits, and call center wait times have surged.
I-5 bridge replacement slogs through permitting as costs rise
After years of planning and lining up billions of dollars in state and federal funding, there's still no start date for construction on a new Interstate 5 bridge, which could now cost up to $10 billion.
Rapidly growing scam siphons nearly $200,000 in 2 weeks from Oregon’s poorest families
More than 400 low-income Oregonians lost food or welfare benefits to scammers so far in September - a rapid increase.
Oregon health insurance premiums going up — but less than in other states
Oregon's average rate hikes of close to 10% could get far worse for many people, since they don't include the scheduled expiration of premium subsidies being debated in Congress. But the state's hikes are still lower than in many other states.
What happened after a rural Oregon town lost its maternity ward
Most Oregon hospitals have been bleeding cash for years, and at least two are already set to close their obstetrics units. Medicaid cuts are likely to speed closures, hospital administrators say.
Any Oregonian who wants Covid-19 vaccine can get it, state says
A long-anticipated announcement of wider Covid shot availability came hours after the four-state West Coast Health Alliance recommended vaccines several respiratory illnesses.
Oregon Senate transportation vote postponed once again in special session
A key Democrat whose support is needed to pass a state transportation funding and tax package remains hospitalized, Senate President Rob Wagner said Tuesday evening.