Oregon
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 …
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%…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…