Oregon’s senators said a federal prohibition deprives veterans of a drug that’s legal in nearly 40 states and forces them go to outside the VA system for care.
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Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as the state moves toward reforms
To settle a class-action lawsuit, Oregon Department of Human Services has agreed to follow the guidance of a neutral expert over the next decade to improve its care.
Climate change a growing public health threat in Oregon, but state adapting, report finds
More Oregonians are visiting emergency rooms because of the impacts of excessive heat and poor quality from wildfires. Rural and elderly Oregonians and Oregonains of color are hit hardest.
Peek inside the Oregon State Capitol as crews work to finish new foundation
The home to Oregon’s state Legislature, and perch for the Gold Man, will see major steps to finish its foundation this week. The multi-year project includes major seismic retrofitting on the historic building weighing 160 million pounds.
AROUND OREGON: Thunderstorms fuel growth of Malheur County mega fire
The Durkee Fire is on a rampage over eastern Oregon rangeland, covering more than 270 square miles of ground.
Salem Reporter editor inducted into Hall of Fame for service to newspapers, community
With a 50-year career in journalism, Salem Reporter Editor Les Zaitz recently was inducted into the Oregon Newspaper Hall of Fame. He is also editor and publisher of the Malheur Enterprise, which was cited for general excellence in the state’s annual newspaper competition.
After fatal drug overdose, Oregon State Hospital resumes limited in-person visits for patients
About one-quarter of the Oregon State Hospital’s patients will be eligible to have in-person visits starting Monday.
AROUND OREGON: Firefighters brace for lightning as wildfires grow, taxing crews
AROUND OREGON: Firefighters are working to contain wildfires around Oregon as a weather system is forecast to bring in lightning through the weekend. The state already has two megafires of more than 100,000 acres.
New Oregon water boss targets difficult task of rapidly modernizing outdated laws
Ivan Gall is taking over the Oregon Water Resources Department at a time when the state’s water supply is lower than ever and demand has never been higher.
30,000 children in low-income Oregon families missing out on extra food benefits
Children in foster care, as well as those who are homeless, enrolled in migrant programs or attend Head Start can get extra food benefits this summer, but need to apply with the state.
