Category OREGON NEWS
COLUMN: With food prices climbing, not all are feeling the impact of rising wages
COLUMN: Economic signs are improving but those on the lower wage scale still aren't feeling optimistic. What the numbers show about why that may be.
Mother of deceased inmate sues Oregon corrections agency, alleging wrongdoing, possible coverup
The inmate, 35-year-old Jesse Banks, suffered from a mental health condition and died while in solitary confinement after hours without anyone checking on him, the lawsuit alleges.
NW Natural customers likely to see smaller rate increases after settlement
Several groups challenging NW Natural's request for a 17% rate increase claimed victory following a settlement likely to lead instead to a 7% rate increase.
Audit of Oregon Early Learning Department highlights ongoing need for equity training, oversight
Findings from a recent audit of the state's early learning department align with concerns employees raised about the agency's ability to manage childcare programs serving low-income Oregon families.
Drought in the West has cost hydropower industry billions in losses in two decades, analysis finds
Researchers estimated Oregon's hydropower sector has lost more than $1.5 billion over the past two decades due to drought, which limits power generation.
Wildfires hammer carefully balanced sagebrush ecosystems in Malheur County
While fire is a natural part of sagebrush rangeland, the frequency and intensity of fires has increased, disrupting wildlife who rely on the range for survival.
Environmental regulators say NW Natural misleading customers about state climate credit program
In a newsletter, the state’s largest natural gas utility said Oregon’s carbon crediting program might not lead to pollution reductions, which regulators say is wrong.
Amount of planet-warming carbon dioxide that Oregon farmland absorbs overinflated, study finds
State and federal leaders have put millions into improving crops and soils so they absorb more carbon dioxide, but across the U.S. that would only cut 3% of agricultural emissions, researchers found.
Oregon Health Authority fails to show results after spending millions, audit finds
Oregon Health Authority auditors call for stronger oversight of behavioral health incentive programs and better outreach to communities.