Category OREGON NEWS
OHSU study finds unhealthy air quality from wildfires can affect fertility treatments
The study indicates that providers might want to delay in vitro fertilization treatments during periods of poor air quality, especially for high-risk patients, the researchers said.
Volunteer rangeland crews play pivotal role in local firefighting efforts
Rangeland Fire Protection Associations have helped battle megafires in eastern Oregon, deploying dozens of volunteers, tractors, fire trucks and other machinery.
Oregon Health Authority wants to expand health care, mental health access to cut inequities
State officials released a plan for the next three years as part of a health authority push to eliminate inequities by 2030.
Oregon leaders call for federal aid for farmers and ranchers impacted by summer wildfires
Gov. Tina Kotek is seeking a federal disaster declaration for 23 Oregon counties, which would allow farmers and ranchers access to assistance programs and loans.
Oregon on track to set new wildfire record for acreage burned
The season has likely not peaked and already 1.3 million acres have been blackened and several dozen homes destroyed.
Utility watchdog asks state to intervene on proposed double-digit electricity rate hikes
The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board wants Oregon regulators to cap annual electricity rate increases. PGE rates have increased more than 30% in the past two years.
Longtime Multnomah County administrator appointed new Measure 110 executive director
Abbey Stamp, who starts her new job on Oct. 15, has worked for years in behavioral health and criminal justice.
Measles outbreak in Oregon continues to spread
A measles outbreak that began in June has now sickened 23 Oregonians in three counties, including 13 in Marion County. Most are unvaccinated children.
Environmentalists, customers raise concerns over new NW Natural hydrogen project to lower emissions
The state’s largest natural gas utility is attempting to blend low-emission hydrogen into natural gas in Portland to fight climate change, but many say it’s a bad bet.