Category OREGON NEWS
DHS caregivers reach temporary agreement in labor dispute
Oregon Department of Human Services caregivers have paused a planned vote of “no confidence” in DHS Director Fariborz Pakseresht.
Oregon Health Authority to launch new rental assistance program in November
Oregon will be the first in the nation to offer a statewide rental assistance program through Medicaid.
Gov. Kotek asks for second federal disaster declaration this year
A federal disaster declaration for Oregon's record wildfire season would mean federal money could aid ranchers, businesses, residents and local governments affected by fires.
Oregon DMV needs more accessible website, higher security, audit finds
The Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division needs to do a better job translating its online web portal, auditors found.
Banking on Oregon forests: In spite of flaws, carbon markets put a price on climate pollution
Forest projects registered in carbon markets face obstacles to proving they’re a solution to climate change, but they place what supporters say is a needed price on emissions.
A rural eastern Oregon school district has the best reading scores in the state. Here’s how they did it.
The rural Adrian School District in Malheur County has more than 80% of third graders reading at grade level, up from 50% pre-pandemic.
A Portland woman says her wife stole her identity. Like many victims, she’s unable to press charges
Experts say difficulties in prosecuting spousal identity theft means victims are often steered to civil court to seek justice.
Overdose deaths are down nationally, but up in many Western states
Alaska, Nevada, Washington and Oregon have moved into the top 10 for rate of overdose deaths since 2023, according to a Stateline analysis of federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Bonneville Power Administration unveils plans for $3B in grid upgrades
The Bonneville Power Administration has identified around $3 billion of transmission line and substation projects intended to accomodate growing electricity demand and the expansion of wind and solar power.