Latest from Lucille McNamara
Oregon Spent $1.5 Billion on Substance Use Services but Just 2.6% Went to Prevention, Report Finds
Despite evidence that every $1 invested in substance abuse primary prevention yields a $63 return, Oregon allocated just $39.1 million—only 2.6%—of the $1.5 billion it…
Medford to Pay $725,000 to Settle Stewart Meadows Road Fight After Appeals Court Loss
The City of Medford has agreed to pay $725,000 to settle a four-year legal dispute with the owners of the Stewart Meadows development over a proposed road extension.
Cost of Living and High Taxes Top Oregon Voter Concerns as Governor’s Race Remains Deadlocked
The cost of living, high tax rates, housing affordability, and an unstable job market emerged as the top concerns for most respondents in an OPB opinion poll.
Portland Police Say K-9 Kylo Was Killed by Police Gunfire During Shootout With Homicide Suspect
K-9 Kylo was killed by a police bullet when he was caught in a crossfire with a homicide suspect in Portland last Thursday.
Federal Hemp Ban Could Wipe Out Most of Oregon’s CBD Industry by the End of the Year
The proposed federal government ban on hemp products containing more than 0.4mg of THC or other intoxicating cannabinoids could wipe out most of Oregon’s CBD industry by…
Oregon and Washington Passengers Will Be First in the Nation to Board Amtrak’s New Airo Trains Tomorrow
Oregon’s Pacific Northwest Amtrak Cascades passengers will be among the first to experience the railroad’s new Airo trains that debut on Wednesday, September 30.
Portland’s Largest Overnight Shelter Closes as Nearby Site Turns Away Up to 10 People Each Night
Even though there are over 18,000 homeless people in Multnomah County, the City of Portland was recently forced to close its biggest overnight shelter due to budgetary…
Oregon Individual Health Insurance Rates to Jump 21.6% in 2027 as Medical Costs Rise
Across-the-board increases of up to 21.6% in health insurance coverage will add another layer of financial strain on Oregonians in 2027.
