Lucille McNamara

Oregon is facing a biodiversity crisis, and the public is asked to become involved in a blueprint crucial for the conservation effort. Community Engagement Session Starts Today Community engagement sessions start today (January…

The excitement of a unanimous Senate vote giving protection to Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands ended in an anti-climax when the proposal died in the House before the end-of-year recess. However, advocates will ensure it is tabled when…

MEDFORD, Ore. — In a civil action against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC), the plaintiff has once again asked Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Benjamin Bloom to recuse himself from the hearing because he has acted as legal…

A plan to create a Pride Caucus within the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) has fallen flat after a two-year campaign. Victory Would Have Given a Voice to LGBTQ+ Oregon school boards were asked to vote on a proposal to…

President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon following last year’s financially crippling wildfire season. Federal Funding Available on a Cost-Sharing Basis FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)…

The sale of fluorescent light bulbs became illegal on January 1, 2025, to encourage Oregonians to switch to energy-efficient LED lighting. The Ban Will Reduce Environmental Toxins and Protect Health The legislation attempts to…

A new law requiring Oregon school districts to post visual and audio recordings of school board meetings within seven days will present challenges to smaller and more affluent districts. Subcommittee meetings attended by a quorum of…

Insurance giant Aetna has dropped Providence Health and Services in Oregon from its health insurance network, impacting 9,000 patients statewide. The Two Organizations Failed to Reach an Agreement on a New Contract The decision…

Oregon businesses can no longer use Styrofoam containers for food or drinks. Transgressions are punishable with fines of up to $500 a day. Polystyrene is Petroleum-Based Plastic Harmful to Health and the Environment The…

The number of homeless people living out in the open is increasing rapidly in rural areas of Oregon, more so than in cities. The finding arises from an annual people count of homelessness in the state, known as the Point In Time (PIT)…