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Multnomah County Agrees to Change Housing Rules HUD Says Could Favor Applicants by Race
After a federal investigation raised concerns that its screening system gave preferential treatment based on race and national origin, Multnomah County denied…
California Refinery Closures Shift Fuel Supplies as Southern Oregon Drivers Still Face $5 Gas
California’s refinery closures are reshaping gasoline supplies across the West Coast, increasing reliance on imports as southern Oregon motorists continue to pay around…
Consumer Confidence Stalls as Big Purchases Feel Out of Reach, Adding Pressure on Oregon Households
Consumer confidence remains weak, as Americans worry about purchasing power, interest rates, and the affordability of major purchases, while an Oregon survey found that…
Pond Holding 20 Olympic Pools of Water on Mount Hood Could Burst Toward Oregon Highway 35
Scientists are monitoring an unusually big meltwater pond on Oregon’s Mount Hood. A sudden release from the pond could send a torrent of water, mud and debris toward a…
Dozens of Oregon Patients Ready to Leave the State Hospital Have Nowhere to Go
Oregon’s plans to expand residential mental health treatment capacity have fallen well short of earlier projections, with hundreds fewer beds expected to be available…
PacificSource Has Shed a Third of Its Oregon Workforce Since 2025, With 134 More Layoffs Announced
PacificSource is cutting another 134 permanent jobs in Oregon, bringing the number of layoffs announced at the Springfield-based health insurer to over 600 since summer…
Oregon Warns Crypto Kiosks Are Often Used in Scams After $2.5 Million Settlement With Coinme
Oregon will receive $101,425.34 from a $2.5 million multistate settlement with cryptocurrency company Coinme Inc. over violations of federal anti-money laundering laws.
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…
