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2 Big Lots locations in Oregon to close
Two Oregon Big Lots locations will be closing, according to the retailer's website. The Salem and Albany locations of the discount retail chain are set to close and offering up to 20% off, according to banners at the top of the locations' web pages. The closures come after Big Lots...
Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for Northwest Oregon district
Fire restrictions are in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as warmer, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. These fire restrictions help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. The BLM Oregon/Washington statewide Fire Restrictions went into effect May 24th, prohibiting fireworks, exploding targets or metallic targets, steel component ammunition (core or jacket), tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. ...
First, Do No Harm? The State of Healthcare in Oregon: Part II
“First, do no harm.” This is the Hippocratic Oath physicians take when they get their medical license, and practice for their entire medical career. As independent physician practices dwindle, corporate ownership of medical practices is at an all-time high. Large hospitals continue to expand their footprint, furthering a decades-long trend of consolidation. More recently, new corporate entities are acquiring physician groups, headlined by private equity companies, retailers such as Walgreens and Amazon, and insurance companies. Today, UnitedHealthcare is the largest employer of physicians in the nation. These trends of corporate consolidation are pervasive here in Oregon, raising urgent questions about the ownership and control over Oregon’s health care delivery system.
Kuna and Nampa fire departments deploy to aid Oregon amid escalating wildfires
KUNA, Idaho (CBS2) — On Saturday afternoon, a wildfire task force from Kuna Fire and Nampa Fire were deployed to help Oregon. The state's fire conditions have deteriorated significantly over the last few days with more evacuations. Kuna Rural Fire Districts say it has remained staffed and ready to...
Update: Wind advisory issued for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon until early Tuesday
On Monday at 7:54 p.m. an updated wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Tuesday at midnight for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. The weather service adds, "West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph." "Gusty winds will blow around...
Check out the HUDL films of all 16 of Oregon's 2025 commitments
Oregon's 2025 class ranks fifth nationally with room for even more movement in the coming weeks and months. The class is headlined by five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore and consists of 16 total verbal pledges. Of those 16 prospects, 13 rank within the Top 247 rankings. Simply put, this class is talented at the top and also very deep.
'Evolving quickly': Fire near Mosier in Wasco County prompts Level 3 'GO NOW' evacuations
MOSIER, Ore. — A wildfire broke out near the town of Mosier in the Columbia River Gorge Monday afternoon, prompting Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations for an area immediately south of the city. The evacuation area extends from Rattler Ridge Road east to Huskey Road, north to the border...
After hearing from veterans in Bend, Chavez-DeRemer presses VA secretary on timely, convenient health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After hearing in Bend from veterans concerned about long wait times to access health care at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) is questioning Secretary Denis McDonough regarding the department’s position on allowing veterans to pursue community care. Chavez-DeRemer’s letter sent Thursday relays concerns raised during her recent Veterans Policy Forum in The post After hearing from veterans in Bend, Chavez-DeRemer presses VA secretary on timely, convenient health care appeared first on KTVZ.
Level 3 evacuations for Knot Fire lowered to level 1
CHILOQUIN, Ore. – Updated at 9:50 a.m.: Level 3 (GO NOW!) evacuations have been lowered to Level 1 (BE READY!) evacuations, according to the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership. "Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations have been lowered to a Level 1 (Be Ready) for the areas of Drews...
Mountainside's Brayden Boe is transferring to Arizona's Dream City Christian School
In what’s become an ongoing trend in the state of Oregon, one of the area’s best boys high school basketball players is leaving to finish his career elsewhere. Mountainside High School’s senior Brayden Boe announced on Monday, July 22, via social media, that he’s transferring to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona. Boe is one of Oregon’s highest rated high school recruits and was expected to lead a Mavericks...
The Times recognized by Oregon news association for outstanding coverage
The results are in, and writers for The News-Times were showered with honors for their work in 2023. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association presented the awards in its Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, July 18, at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The Times staff was awarded a total of 12 awards for their coverage of Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood. Veteran Times reporter Ray Pitz was honored with first place...
‘An existential moment’ as Southern Oregon’s public schools struggle with budget shortfalls
Your browser does not support the audio element. In a big, bright conference room in Medford’s Oakdale Middle School in May, residents, teachers and parents gathered to talk about the Medford School District’s proposed 2024-25 school budget. Many were upset. “The one constant in my time at [Medford...
Oregon’s workforce is aging. Here are the industries with the oldest workers
Nearly 1 in 4 Oregon workers is over 55, nearing or beyond the typical retirement age. The share of older workers in the state’s labor force has more than doubled since 1990, according to a new report from the Oregon Employment Department. If there’s a big wave of retirements in the offing, that could limit future economic growth — especially in those industries with the highest share of older workers.
Readers Respond to the Latest Contortions in Oregon Homelessness Policy
The clearing of homeless camps from Portland’s streets is often and crudely described as a game of Whac-A-Mole. But another frivolous analogy comes to mind after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities could enforce strict camping bans: Homelessness policy on the West Coast has been written with an Etch A Sketch, which the courts shake every few years, sending cities and states back to the drawing board. Oregon, which structured its camping laws around previous court rulings, now must decide whether to draw them again (“Breaking Camp,” WW, July 10). The law-and-order candidates running for Portland City Hall this November certainly want a do-over. Here’s what our readers had to say:
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