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Oregon’s Whitebark Pine Genome Sequenced By Scientists: Threatened Trees Could Be Restored
Facing threats from climate change and white pine blister rust- a deadly fungus, mountaintop whitebark pine was recently identified as a threatened species by the federal government. Through genetic research, scientists are finding…
Medford Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon and Asante Health System Pay $430,000 To Settle Fraud Allegations
MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford cardio-thoracic surgeon and the Asante Health System paid a settlement of $430,000 for alleged Medicare fraud a few weeks before the launch of a local police investigation into alleged drug diversion and possible…
South Coast Business Awards for Douglas County Parks, Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum, and Salmon…
ROSEBURG, Ore. — In the 2023–24 Toast of the South Coast competition, three locations in Douglas County won business awards. In the categories of art galleries and campgrounds, the locations took home one gold and two silver medals.
In…
Three Hospitalized and Two Arrested in Ashland After Propane Explosion
ASHLAND, Ore. — Three have been hospitalized and two arrested last night after an explosion that took place in Ashland’s designated camping area behind 1175 E. Main Street.
The two suspects arrested at the scene were 19-year-old Noah…
Oregon Regence Insurance Holders Retain Access to Providence HealthCare Facilities
MEDFORD, Ore. — More than 260,000 Regence insurance members will regain access to critical care following months of negotiations between giant Oregon healthcare service providers, Providence Health & Services, and Regence. The new…
TriMet MAX Could Set New Closure Record: Return Of Service Hampered By Storms
PORTLAND, Ore. — TriMets' Green Line light train rails have not been running for three days, since Monday, January 15. Crews are hard at work on the ice and fallen trees on the tracks, but storms are making their work challenging.
With…
Freezing Rain and Temperatures Continue in the State of Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — People in the State of Oregon are encouraged to remain indoors as the icy weather in Oregon is expected to continue.
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) warned about below freezing temperatures set to…
Oregon’s Taxation Laws Favor the Rich, Report Says
Although Oregon is ranked as one of the least regressive states in the country, its taxation laws are skewed in favor of the wealthy. According to the latest Tax Inequality Index by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), only…
Ashland’s multi-talented Chava Florendo is Rewarded for Influencing Creative Change
ASHLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s multi-talented Chava Florendo, who has done much to influence the Ashland creative landscape, has been recognized for creating change through cultural expression and creativity. She is the recipient of the Fields…
Massive Tax Increases to Meet Housing Production Targets Being Considered By Gov. Kotek’s Advisory…
Comprising housing experts from across Oregon, Gov. Tina Kotek's Housing Production Advisory Council, set out 59 potential solutions to meet her ambitious goal in a draft proposal that was completed in December. The final proposal will be…