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Oregon’s Addiction Crisis Worsens as Study Reveals 3,000‑Bed Shortfall for Treatment
A recent study undertaken by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to assess behavioral health facility capacity and withdrawal management facilities across the state concluded that Oregon has a shortfall of 3,000 adult mental health beds.…
Over 100 People Go Missing in Oregon Every Month as Calls for Action Grow
On average, 112.6 people are reported missing in Oregon every month, giving it the fifth- highest rate of open missing persons cases in the U.S.
The Beaver State, with a population of 4.29 million, reported 563 open missing persons cases…
Oregon Senate Narrowly Passes Sweeping Gun Control Bill Amidst Fierce Debate
Oregon’s contentious gun control bill was passed with a slender majority of five votes in the Senate on Thursday and now heads to the House despite Republican opposition.
The Bill Overturns Outcries about the Right to Bear Arms…
Oregon’s Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Authority to Impose Tariffs Without Congressional Approval
A joint motion by the attorneys general of 12 states is being argued in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York City.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield presented Oregon's Tariff Lawsuit in the motion for a preliminary…
Oregon is Not Home to Unhappy Workers Despite its High-Stress Tech Industries, Study Says
Despite its high-stress tech industries, Oregon is not home to an unhappy workforce, according to an analysis of 50,000 TikTok posts by people complaining about their jobs.
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Oregon Cities Grapple with Deep Budget Cuts as Inflation and Federal Funding Loss Spark Statewide…
Four Oregon cities are slashing budgets to cope with a total deficit of $167.7 million for the 2025-26 financial year.
Inflation, Salaries, and Loss of Federal Funding are the Root Causes
The shortfalls are a combination of…
Oregon’s New Senate Bill Shields Immigrant Tenants from Landlord Discrimination and Reprisals
Immigrants living in fear of reprisal if they complain about problems with their accommodation or are discriminated against by landlords will be protected by Senate Bill 599 if it is passed into legislation by Oregon lawmakers.
The House…
Future Patient Care in Oregon is Under Threat as Hospitals Buckle Under Financial Strain
The future of patient care at hospitals in Oregon communities is under threat as costs continue to soar, regulations become increasingly onerous, and payment from insurers fail to meet expenses.
State Hospitals on the Brink of a…
Oregon Fights to Keep LGBTQ+, Race, and Disability Books in Libraries Despite Conservative…
Oregon remains one step ahead of many states in its refusal to bow to conservative pressure to remove books from libraries containing themes of sexual orientation, race, religion, gender, and disability.
Republicans Restricting…
Oregon’s Booming Export Market Braces for a Grim Future Under Trump’s Tariff Overhaul
Oregon is among only 11 states nationwide that operate with a trade surplus. However, the Trump administration’s introduction of radical tariff hikes, followed by shifts in trade policy, is creating rising uncertainties.
Oregon’s…