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  1. Bernadette E. Ontong

    Oregon’s Graduation Rates are the Second Highest in the State’s History

    The Oregon Department of Education reported today that the graduation rate of the class of 2023 is 81.3%. It is the second-highest in the state’s history.

  2. Lucille McNamara

    Investigations Heat Up into Alleged Drug Misuse at Asante Hospital

    Investigations into the alleged misuse of opioids resulting in deadly infections at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford are picking up pace. A local law firm…

  3. Diane Megaw

    Southern Oregon’s Rental Assistance Programs: A Closer Look

    Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency due to homelessness on January 9, following a previous declaration set to end on January 10. Extending the emergency order…

  4. Diane Megaw

    Clackamas County in Oregon Dismantles Office Of Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion

    Clackamas County Commissioner Ben West announced the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will be dismantled after officials voted to cut its bloated…

  5. Diane Megaw

    Gov. Tina Kotek’s One And Only 2024 Proposed Bill Seeks To Increase Primarily Affordable Housing

    With housing being her key focus for 2024, Gov. Tina Kotek plans to introduce just one bill in the 2024 legislative session. In the bill, she will be calling for $500…

  6. Lucille McNamara

    Medford Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon and Asante Health System Pay $430,000 To Settle Fraud Allegations

    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…

  7. Diane Megaw

    Massive Tax Increases to Meet Housing Production Targets Being Considered By Gov. Kotek’s Advisory Council

    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…

  8. Lucille McNamara

    Trump’s Oregon Battle Could Be of Little Consequence

    The legal battle to keep Donald Trump on the Oregon 2024 primary ballot could be academic because Oregon is one of the last states to hold its GOP contest - the…