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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.
Chetco girls bring home championship from Medford
The Chetco Basketball Club and is comprised of 2-4 Grade girls from Brookings. The team was formed in March of this year, but are progressing rapidly. The girls have been practicing twice a week and have played 23 games since April. They have played teams from across Oregon and California. The program was started to provide a year-round, competitive basketball environment for the youth in the community. “The girls have progressed tremendously since March both on and off the court,” said coach Tyler Wood. “As coaches, we could not be prouder.” This past weekend the team competed in the coed 4th grade division of the MBA Summer Kickoff Tournament at the Rogue Credit Union Community Complex in Medford. The girls faced the MBA Girls 4th grade team from Medford in the Championship game and won by a final score of 21-6.
A primer on Oregon’s ranked choice voting ballot measure
This November, Oregon residents will consider a new way to elect political representatives. In 2023, the Oregon Legislature referred a ballot measure for Oregon to become one of the first states in the country to adopt ranked choice voting. Here are some things voters need to know about this election method. What is ranked choice voting? ...
‘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...
Life jackets recommended for stand up paddleboards
The Oregon State Marine Board is urging people operating stand up paddleboards (SUPs) on moving water (primarily rivers) to always wear a life jacket and never wear an ankle or leg leash designed for general flatwater use. “There’s an emerging trend when we look at the causes for fatalities in recent years where a person, otherwise well outfitted, died because their leash to the SUP became entangled in brush or other debris on area rivers,” said Brian Paulsen, Boating Safety Program Manager for the Marine...
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