Columbus
LATEST NEWS
OPINION: The path to cheaper prescription drugs runs through PBMs
In 2021, via legislation that I chief-sponsored through the State Legislature, Oregon became an early adopter of an insulin price cap. Just two years later, the Inflation Reduction Act brought similar savings on insulin to seniors across the country. For far too many Americans, prescription drug prices are still a significant strain. With more than 30 years’ experience as a public health nurse, I believe our leaders must do more to tackle drug costs. In 2024, that means Congress should focus on pharmacy benefit managers...
Flight diverted after passenger urinates in aisle
An American Airlines flight diverted due to the actions of an unruly passenger. Neil McCarthy, 25, of Oregon was arrested after the Chicago to Manchester NH scheduled flight diverted to Buffalo, NY. He is accused of urinating in the plane’s aisle and exposing himself. When the plane landed, McCarthy...
4 Tips: Red Cross urges caution as temperatures spike
With the region on track to break high temperature records in Oregon and Southwest Washington over the next couple of days, the American Red Cross – Cascade Region warns that health risks for vulnerable populations and should be taken seriously. Josh Cozart, meteorologist for KOIN 6 News, warns that the first real heat wave of summer will push temperatures to 100 degrees for the first time this year by Friday afternoon, July 5. See Cozart’s story here. ...
Cutting Debt in Half: 3-Year Plan to Paying Off $50,000 in Just $17,000 Per Year
Paying off $50,000 in debt in three years requires strict budgeting, increasing income, reducing living and transportation costs, and finding the lowest possible interest rates. Effective Strategies to Pay Off $50,000 in Debt Within Three Years According to Go Banking Rates, paying off $50,000 in debt within three years is challenging but achievable with a […]
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declares statewide extreme heat emergency
SALEM, Ore. — With several consecutive days of temperatures at 100 degrees or hotter, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has declared an extreme heat emergency for the entire state. The governor's office is urging people to take every precaution necessary to stay safe and avoid heat-related illnesses and to check on their family and neighbors. Kotek also urged Oregonians to conserve energy and reduce consumption as much as possible to avoid straining the power grid. She also asked people to take extreme caution and preventive measures to reduce the risk of fires.
What Oregon says on vagrant camps
The Supreme Court’s Grants Pass decision upheld the right of cities to prohibit camping on public property. But don’t expect the ruling to make a difference in what you see on Albany streets. Or even in Grants Pass. That’s because in 2021, then-House Speaker Tina Kotek sponsored a...
Nike trimmed from the top in recent layoffs, new disclosure shows
Nike cut heavily from the top in its recent mass layoff, according to a new filing with Oregon workforce officials. The sportswear giant in April said it would eliminate 740 Oregon jobs, part of a 2% reduction in its global workforce and an ongoing $2 billion cost-cutting effort. Nike has been losing ground against smaller, nimbler rivals and focusing on developing new products.
A ‘potentially historic’ heat wave intensifies along the West Coast, with no relief expected for days
An extremely dangerous, unusually long heat wave is intensifying and spreading up the West Coast – and there will be no relief for days. California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Arizona are bracing for potential wildfires, opening cooling centers and warning residents to stay indoors and keep hydrated as the unrelenting heat wave delivers sweltering temperatures well into the 100s and 110s – with highs in the 120s possible in the Desert Southwest.
Cooling centers open across Oregon and Southwest Washington
With temperatures forecasted in the triple-digits this weekend in Oregon and Southwest Washington, multiple government and nonprofit organizations are opening its doors to help people beat the heat. On Friday, Multnomah County announced its plans to open daytime cooling centers Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. Those centers...
CFTLC briefed on HCP revenue replacement schemes
Following ten months of negotiations with the governor’s office, members of the Council of Forest Trust Land Counties were briefed on three proposed solutions for revenue reductions projected to be caused by the habitat conservation plan for western Oregon state forests on June 28. A group of five county representatives worked with three representatives from the governor’s office to hammer out the options, landing on reducing contributions to either the counties and special districts or Oregon Department of Forestry, or moving school districts in the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.