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Trump's new two-week negotiating window sets off scramble to restart stalled Iran talks; Public lands supporters to rally during Santa Fe governors' meeting; ASU launches initiative to build 'stronger news ecosystem'; 'Dr. Beetle': Local biology teacher uses art to pique curiosity about bugs.

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White House says decision on Iran strikes will come in two weeks. Conservatives in Congress demand answers on former President Biden's mental acuity, and a new lawsuit could change Maryland's primary election process.

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Giant data centers powering artificial intelligence want cheap rural land but some communities are pushing back, Hurricane Helene mobilized a North Carolina town in unexpected ways, and Cherokee potters make ceramics that honor multiple generations.

Oregon

The new law could increase people's credit score by 20 points on average. (Delmaine Donson/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, June 19, 2025

New law strikes medical debt from Oregonians' credit scores

A bill prohibiting credit reporting on Oregonians' medical debt has been signed into law by Gov. Tina Kotek. Hailed as a significant victory for …

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A new Oregon law requires the Housing and Community Services Department to create a public homeownership goal dashboard. It will track statewide progress as well as regional and racial disparities. (mavoimages/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

OR passes homeownership goal, defunds homeownership programs

Advocates for homeownership in Oregon are celebrating a new bill which sets targets to boost the state's homeownership rate, currently at 64%…

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Christina Eastman, a fifth-generation farmer who is a co-founder of Farmers Against Foster Farms. Her farm is located next to a proposed CAFO site which has now been blocked. (Kendra Kimbirauskas)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

OR farmers block construction of new factory farm

By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient Climate.Broadcast version by Isobel Charle for Oregon News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …

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The old-growth forest-dwelling Pine Marten is one of hundreds of species in Oregon in need of habitat protection to avoid becoming endangered. (Wikimedia Commons)
Conservationists pin hopes on OR's ‘1% for Wildlife’ bill

In the last few weeks of the Oregon Legislative Session, wildlife advocates say the state has an opportunity to make needed progress in conservation …

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While Oregon ranked poorly for education overall, the 2025 Kids Count Data Book showed high school graduation rates are up in the state, as well as nationwide. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)
Kids Count report shows Oregon kids falling behind in education

Oregon maintained a troubling ranking, holding at 43rd in the nation for children's education, according to the 2025 Kids Count Data Book, a national …

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Volunteers growing taro in Oregon, a crop that is a fundamental part of Hawaiian traditions. (KALO HCC)
OR groups fighting hunger: People need culturally specific food

As food insecurity rises across the state, groups fighting hunger are highlighting the need for food that is not only nutritious, but culturally …

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Solar dominated new U.S. energy additions in 2024, accounting for 66% of all electricity-generating capacity installed. (Dmitry/Adobe Stock)
OR experts warn not all solar promotions are trustworthy

As utility rates rise in Oregon, data shows home solar panels are becoming more popular. However, experts warn of increasing misinformation and …

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Along with helping in the classroom, proponents of the Early School Success program said it has helped deepen connections between schools and families. As students became more engaged, families reported greater trust and partnership with educators. (spyrakot/Adobe Stock)
Report: Consistency key to success of innovative OR school program

Student engagement and staff collaboration are both up in some Oregon schools and a new report found it is the result of a unique approach to supporti…

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said one in every 435 people living in the United States is currently homeless, an 18% increase from last year. (Crystal Madsen/Adobe Stock)
Among OR's rising homelessness, sweeps continue

With rates of homelessness on the rise, advocates are decrying plans to remove a long-standing camp from the Sandy River Delta, also known as …

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The Northern Spotted Owl first gained critical habitat protection in 1992 and has since been the subject of many protracted legal battles between the timber industry and environmentalists. (PKZ/Adobe Stock)
OR conservation groups intervene to protect spotted owl habitat

Conservation groups are pushing back on a timber industry lawsuit brought against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeking to remove Northern …

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Supporters of Oregon's Immigrant Justice Package rallied at the Capitol. (Oregon Food Bank)
Coalition calls on OR lawmakers to pass immigrant justice package

In response to increasing federal threats to immigrant communities, including cuts to food assistance and deportations, a coalition of more than 100 …

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Advanced Practice Providers hold up signs during the OHSU Board of Directors' public session on April 25. (Oregon Nurses Association)
Health care providers struggle for first OHSU union contract

Oregon Health and Science University's Advanced Practice Providers, a title encompassing nurse practitioners, physician associates and midwives…

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