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.
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State offers more free water testing in Umatilla Basin as locals say state still not doing enough
Well water in areas of Umatilla and Morrow counties continues to be tainted with nitrates from agricultural and industrial waste. Hundreds of households haven’t had their water tested.
Marion judge embroiled in troubled mental health system struggles to protect public safety
Marion County Circuit Court Judge Audrey Broyles frequently has to decide between releasing mentally ill offenders or violating their rights by leaving them in jail. She says a federal order limiting how long people can stay at the Oregon State Hospital has created a public safety crisis.
Rep. Blumenauer calls on Biden to withdraw while other Oregon Dems stay silent
Rep. Earl Blumenauer called for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race on Wednesday. Other members of Oregon’s Democratic congressional delegation are keeping mum.
New wildfire hazard map will be released with few changes after yearlong makeover
An assessment of wildfire hazards across Oregon landscapes is getting a new name after drawing the ire of property owners previously identified as high risk.
Appeals court hears arguments in Oregon lawsuit on DHS protections for LGBTQ kids
A lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Human Services pits religious and free speech rights against state rules for adopting LGBTQ children.
Oregonians wary of artificial intelligence, survey finds
Oregonians were generally optimistic about AI being used for advancements in medicine, science and research, but they were most worried about its impact on jobs.
State issues air quality alert for Willamette Valley, northern Umatilla County
High smog levels are expected to last through Tuesday in the Willamette Valley.
In far eastern Oregon, a small town puts on a patriotic show for the Fourth of July
AROUND OREGON: A small town along the Oregon Trail puts on a big show for the Fourth of July holiday. Events in Vale, near the Idaho border, included a pancake breakfast, a quilt show and four days of rodeo.
Conservation groups suing federal agency over plight of red tree voles
Red tree voles, which live in tree tops and eat conifer needles, used to be abundant on Oregon’s north coast and are considered a marker of forest health.
