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Oregon tops country in share of people retaining Medicaid, study finds
Oregon, known nationally for its innovative approach to Medicaid, has kept more people than any other state on the free health insurance since an unwinding of enrollments started last year, a new study found. About four of five people enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan have retained Medicaid coverage since April 2023, when the state […]
“Sus” Magazine Amplifies LGBTQ+ Voices Throughout Oregon
It’s been ages since Portland has had a dedicated LGBTQ+ print publication in the tradition of folded outlets like PQ Monthly and Just Out, which reported on stories about the LGBTQ+ community from its own perspective. A new free newspaper, Sus magazine (susworld.org), has taken the reins, reporting news and sharing art and creative writing from within the community. But unlike its predecessors, Sus isn’t based in Portland—and it doesn’t write about just us, either.
Salem construction worker pursued, shot in the head Thursday
A 48-year-old construction worker was taken to Salem Health hospital Thursday afternoon with critical injuries after being shot in the head inside the ampm convenience store at the Arco gas station on Portland Road NE, Salem Police said. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at 1:38 p.m. at the gas station at...
'This is unprecedented': Fire managers brief community on Durkee Fire
BOISE, Idaho — Wildfires continue scorching Eastern Oregon. In a pre-recorded video posted on Facebook Wednesday night, the crew fighting the Durkee Fire validated people's worries. "I know there's nervousness and concern, and I'm right there with you," said Sarah Sherman, Bureau of Land Management agency administrator. As of...
The current heat advisory will be expiring at 8 p.m.
The advisory was for Harney and Baker counties. "Temperatures Thursday will lower about ten degrees following tonight's cold front. Friday is expected to be another several degrees cooler," states the National Weather Service. Beating the heat: Weather service Heat safety guidelines. Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of...
Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Oregon Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:28 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Baker and Malheur counties. Wind gusts of up to 55 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are anticipated. "At 6:28 p.m., Doppler radar tracked...
‘Our resources are completely spread thin’: Oregon Dept. of Forestry, C.O. agencies say mega-fires are straining state
One of Oregon's largest wildfires of recent weeks, the nearly 2-week-old Lone Rock Fire, recently reached "mega-fire" status, meaning it's burned more than 100,000 acres of land. The post ‘Our resources are completely spread thin’: Oregon Dept. of Forestry, C.O. agencies say mega-fires are straining state appeared first on KTVZ.
BLM lands in Oregon and Washington have seen over 100 wildfires this summer, most were human caused
PORTLAND, Ore.-Bureau of Land Management public lands in Oregon and Washington have seen over 100 wildfires so far this summer. Over 80 percent of these wildfires have been human caused, according to the BLM. Although several fires currently burning in Eastern Oregon were caused by lightning, there are some things...
Wildfires around the region impacting air quality
Smoky conditions from wildfires around the region are expected to impact air quality today although temperatures should be cooler, with highs in the upper 80's. Air quality continues to be ruined by raging fires across Washington and Oregon. Cooler winds will drop our temperatures but increase our fire risks heading...
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