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Oregon Allows 11 Rural Hospitals to Pool Resources to Help Them Stay Afloat
Eleven independent Oregon rural hospitals have obtained state approval to form a network intended to strengthen their finances, coordinate patient care, and expand…
No Kings Rallies Across Oregon Combine Protest Against Trump With a Push to Vote Early
Oregonians joined No Kings demonstrations across the state on Saturday, October 17, with some rallies combining opposition to the Trump administration with reminders to…
Oregon Property Taxes Pass $10 Billion for the First Time as Schools Receive Largest Share
Oregon property taxes reached $10.07 billion in the 2025-26 fiscal year, an increase of 5.6% from the previous year, according to a new report from the Oregon Department…
Oregon Social Security Recipients Will Get a 3.6% Raise in 2027, but Rising Costs Remain a Worry
Oregon Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027, but older residents continue to face concerns about everyday expenses, retirement income…
Oregon Ballots Go Out Today; Secretary of State Urges Voters to Mail Them Back at Least a Week Early
Secretary of State Tobias Read urged Oregonians to return their completed ballots early to avoid potential postal delays ahead of Election Day after Oregon election…
Robocall Settlement With Oregon-Based Concora Credit Could Pay $250 to $650; Deadline to Claim Is Monday
People eligible for a nationwide robocall settlement involving Oregon-based Concora Credit have until Monday, Oct. 19, to submit a claim for an estimated payment of $250…
Oregon’s Second-Largest School District Could Close 6 Elementary Schools as Enrollment Declines; Board Meets Tomorrow
Salem-Keizer Public Schools officials, in response to declining enrollment and the challenges of maintaining underused facilities, will present a proposal to close six…
Oregon and Washington Residents Have Until Friday to Comment on Plan for Surging Power Demand From Data Centers
Oregon and Washington residents have until Friday, Oct. 16, to weigh in on a proposed regional power strategy designed to meet the Pacific Northwest’s growing…
