By APRIL ERHLICH/Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon is on track to become the first state to launch a recycling program that holds businesses financially accountable for the packaging waste they produce. […]
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Increasing number of Oregon nurses not enough to ease shortages, expert warns lawmakers
By JAKE THOMAS/The Lund Report After years of pandemic-induced health care worker shortages, Oregon is adding more licensed nurses than ever and is on track for more. But hospitals and […]
After statewide tour, health authority director outlines plans to improve Oregon’s health care system
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon Health Authority Director Sejal Hathi wants to improve Oregon’s health care system, including keeping rural hospitals open and supporting homeless people and testing children […]
Fatal drug overdoses in Oregon reached record levels in 2023 when more than 1,800 died
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle More than 1,800 Oregonians died of drug overdoses in 2023, a rising trend that state leaders want to reverse with new programs to combat addiction. […]
$1 million grant will help 10 Lincoln County programs deal with surprising number of homeless children
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews After extensive behind-the-scenes planning, money is now ready to roll out to help Lincoln County homeless youth and their families find suitable shelter. Nearly $1 million […]