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Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says
The Oregon Health Authority needs to step up efforts to provide health care for Oregonians who speak different languages and to expand access to behavioral health care treatment, a new state report found. The report, released the week of July 15 by the authority’s Ombuds Program, scrutinizes shortcomings in the state’s Medicaid program, which provides medical, dental and behavioral health care for low-income Oregonians. It found that people who speak a language other than English can struggle to access services, especially when providers lack staff...
‘Drought-filled summer’ developing in Oregon, across the Pacific Northwest
The historic July heat wave that killed 16 people across the state and broke temperature records in Portland for five consecutive days, is sapping Oregon of moisture and returning the region to a state of drought.
100 human-caused wildfires since June; lightning in forecast for record dry forests
Since June, there have been 100 human-caused wildfires on national forests and grasslands in Oregon and Washington. While firefighters have been largely successful in putting out these preventable fires, the extremely hot and dry conditions are significantly ramping up fire danger across the region. “We’re entering a very dangerous time period in the Pacific Northwest wildfire season,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Mother Nature turned on the oven for a week in local forests and now we’re preparing for the...
Intel & State Of Oregon Push For National Semiconductor Technology Center
Update Hillsboro: Press Release Provided below by the Governor’s Office – State of Oregon- Hillsboro’s Meteoric Technology Growth Continues Forward. Sound off in the comments section below:. Governor Kotek Announces State Commitment to National Semiconductor Technology Center. Coalition of industry, state and local government, and higher education...
Boise’s Kellen Moore Prepares For Super Bowl Run
It's not easy to be a coach or a player in the NFL. For every fan favorite who becomes an iconic member of a franchise, there are others who must travel from town to town, team to team, hoping to find the right spot. Boise's Kellen Moore has come a...
Call the Police if You See One of These Outside Your House in Idaho!
In the serene and picturesque state of Idaho, community safety remains a top priority for residents and authorities alike. While Idaho is known for its beautiful landscapes and friendly communities, it is not immune to the threats that can endanger the safety of its residents. Awareness and vigilance are crucial in preventing crime and ensuring that our neighborhoods remain safe and secure. This article delves into the common threats faced by Idaho residents, highlights city-specific concerns, and provides actionable steps for reporting suspicious activities to the authorities. All the information in this article is based on the report by KTSM.
Measure 110 spending plan means Portland area will lag despite size, diversity
The state will provide Oregon’s three largest counties with an estimated $55 million less for addiction recovery services than their populations call for over the next several years. Lawmakers substantially rolled back aspects of Measure 110, the voter-approved decriminalization measure earlier this year. But the oversight council that oversees the funding stream it created is still in place, and it adopted a revised funding formula intended to help rural counties on July 3. ...
Woman arrested for attempted $37,000 wire fraud in Caldwell
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — A woman has been arrested after attempting to complete a wire transfer using fraudulent identification. According to Caldwell Police, 57-year-old Patricia Sue Meyer of Texas was arrested on several felony charges after she had fraudulently withdrawn over $5000 from someone's account and later attempted to obtain debit cards from the same victim's account at a bank branch in Nampa.
GRANT COUNTY: Falls Fire sends Izee into Level 2, Seneca into Level 1 evacuations
GRANT COUNTY – Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley has issued a press release regarding the Falls Fire. See below:. (Press Release from Sheriff Todd McKinley) The Falls Creek fire that is located in northern Harney County in the general vicinity of Yellowjacket Lake appears to be on a slight north eastward path heading towards Grant County.
An Idaho safe house claimed it was saving trafficking victims. Women said it was like being “trafficked all over again.”
Lacking accountability, program took federal money and billed Medicaid for services victims say they never received. Three years ago, Paula Barthelmess — the mother of Idaho’s first anti-trafficking task force, the fiery advocate with the ear of policymakers, the devoted social worker allowed inside police interrogation rooms — dropped by an Idaho jail to visit a woman called Franky.
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