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As Oregon’s Legislative Session Closes, Advocates Make a Final Plea to Fund Early Reading Reform
As the Oregon legislature enters the final weeks of its current session, Stand for Children is hoping lawmakers will seriously consider the need for an additional $300 million in funding to improve reading proficiency in elementary schools.…
Oregonians on Medicaid Will Soon Access Lifesaving Gene Therapies at a Fraction of the Cost
Oregonians on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) will be able to access affordable, lifesaving cell and gene therapies affordable, lifesaving cell and gene therapies from January 1, 2026, as a result of the state joining the Centers for Medicare…
Oregon Caps Rent Hikes for Thousands in Floating and Park Homes to Ease Housing Strain
Many residents of park homes and floating homes with more than 30 spaces will sleep easier now that Oregon lawmakers have capped their annual rent increases to no more than 6%.
House Bill 3054 has passed through both the House of…
Medford Teen Used Instagram and Snapchat to Sell Drugs to Kids as Young as 11, Police Say
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — 19-year-old Jake Eugene Cunningham of Medford was arrested on May 31 for selling marijuana to middle school children as young as 11 years old after setting up drug deals on Instagram and Snapchat.
On May 31 at…
Family Raises Reward in Hopes of Solving 2017 Portland Homicide That Remains a Chilling Mystery
PORTLAND, Ore. — The reward money has been raised by his family and friends for information leading to the successful arrest of whoever is responsible for shooting and killing Spaulding at his home in the 3500 block of Northeast 10th Avenue…
Ashland Woman Arrested After Deliberately Hitting Person in Wheelchair With Car and Fleeing Scene
ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland Police arrested 22-year-old Lola Jackson of Ashland on Thursday in connection with the June 7 intentional assault and hit-and-run of a person in a motorized wheelchair.
On June 7, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a…
Skyrocketing Costs Force One in Five Oregonians to Delay Health Care Despite Having Insurance
One in five people in Southwest Oregon delayed seeking attention because they could not afford health care, according to new reports by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
11% of the State’s Residents Could Not Pay Their Medical…
Portland Protest Erupts in Violence After Flare Sparks Fire at ICE Building
PORTLAND, Ore. — Members of the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) arrested three people at a protest outside the ICE Facility in the South Portland Neighborhood on Wednesday after a lit flare was placed against the building.
As PPB was…
Overwhelming Opposition Hits Oregon Bill Allowing Police to Use Drones for Surveillance
Six public protection organizations and 471 written testimonies have relayed a clear message to lawmakers - Oregonians are opposed to sanctioning the use of drones for surveillance by law enforcement agencies.
A public hearing held…
Oregon Joins Legal Fight Against Trump’s Unprecedented Military Power Move
Yesterday, a coalition of 11 attorneys general, including Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, filed a lawsuit opposing President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional attempt to deploy California’s National Guard.
Oregon Joins…