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Nation should take inspiration from Oregon’s reformed Medicaid system, former Gov. John Kitzhaber says

In the late 1980s, former Gov. John Kitzhaber was a chief architect of the Oregon Health Plan, the state’s reformulation of Medicaid. In 2012, he was the driving force behind another huge transformation: the creation of coordinated care organizations or CCOs, which became the way low-income Oregonians get their health care.

Oregon · 2025-03-16

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Governor Kotek Criticizes EPA While Oregon Senate Republicans Attribute Increased Cost of Living to Democrats’ Policies

Salem, OR. – Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Zeldin’s announcements on March 12:. “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was created to protect human health and the environment. The actions taken today to roll back landmark environmental regulations will do exactly the opposite. Combating climate change requires collaboration and long-term work – not deregulating polluters – to ensure a healthy planet for future generations.

Oregon · 2025-03-15

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First there were gray whales. Now Dungeness crab, tufted puffins and big sharks are competing to be on your car

A mini-tsunami of Oregon coast-themed license plates extolling the virtues of puffins, sharks and Dungeness crabs is fast washing ashore. The groups sponsoring the new plates are taking pre-orders and must sell at least 3,000 vouchers each before the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles will launch the manufacturing process. If...

Oregon · 2025-03-16

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Oregon Braces for a Full Week of Raining Cats and Dogs – Local Shelters at Capacity

Oregon residents are in for a ruff week as meteorologists confirm that, yes, it will indeed be raining cats and dogs for the next seven days straight. With fluffy precipitation already falling in some areas, local shelters are struggling to keep up, and pet stores are reporting record sales of emergency litter boxes and chew toys.

Oregon · 2025-03-16

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49-year-old man dies after being hit by vehicle in Woodburn on N. Pacific Highway

(This story has been updated to include new information) A 49-year-old man died early Sunday morning after being hit by a vehicle in the southbound lanes in the 200 block of North Pacific Highway, according to Woodburn Police. Police responded at 1:43 a.m. to the crash, according to a news release. Medical personnel were also dispatched but the man died at the scene. Police did not identify the deceased and said identification was being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Preliminary information showed the man was crossing the highway from east to west and was hit by the...

Woodburn, OR · 2025-03-16

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For you, Coach! Barlow delivers Oregon 6A boys basketball title in beloved coach Tom Johnson’s final game

Johnson won his first state championship in his last game before retiring with 711 wins in 42 seasons at two schools

Gresham, OR · 2025-03-16

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Many roads back open in Oregon Cascades following snow-related closures

MONDAY MORNING UPDATE FROM ODOT: Many closed roads are back open, but continue to check ODOT Trip Check for updates. SUNDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE FROM ODOT: Winter weather forced the closure Sunday night of a 33-mile stretch of OR 58, between Oakridge in the west and Crescent Lake in the East. ODOT crews report spinouts, trees down and snowy conditions and we do not have an estimate for when the road will reopen.

Oakridge, OR · 2025-03-16

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Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rain and Snow to Pacific Northwest and Northern California

The Pacific Northwest and Northern California are bracing for severe weather as an atmospheric river event brings heavy rain and snow to the region. According to the National Weather Prediction Center, the system is expected to hit Oregon and Northern California tonight, with rain totals exceeding five inches in some areas. The heavy rainfall increases the risk of flash flooding, mudslides, and river runoffs, particularly in southwestern Oregon and northwestern California.

Northern California, CA · 2025-03-16

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Rantz: Seattle has a domestic terrorism problem that Democrats won’t talk about

Seattle and surrounding cities keep experiencing incidents of domestic terrorism. But Democratic leaders don’t want to condemn it – perhaps because they think they benefit from it politically. Tesla vehicles and dealerships have been frequently targeted since Elon Musk joined the Trump administration via the Department of Government...

Seattle, WA · 2025-03-14

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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Defies EPA Deregulation Efforts with State's Staunch Commitment to Climate Action

Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek openly criticized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its recent rollback of environmental regulations, expressing her dismay and a steadfast commitment to combat climate change within her state. In a statement responding to EPA Administrator Zeldin's actions, Kotek was unequivocal about her stance. "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was created to protect human health and the environment. The actions taken today to roll back landmark environmental regulations will do exactly the opposite," she said, according to an official statement released by the Governor's office.

Oregon · 2025-03-15

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Multiple arrests, citations given in St. Patrick’s Day DUII enforcement mission

Portland-area law enforcement has ramped up DUII missions this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, already resulting in multiple arrests and nearly 200 citations.

Portland, OR · 2025-03-16

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OregonDOT’s real financial problem isn’t revenue. It’s mega project cost overruns

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) blames its financial crisis on declining revenue from cleaner, more efficient cars. The reality is that the agency suffers from chronic overspending on highway megaprojects. Motor fuel revenue is actually up $100 million per year compared to 2020, but in the past five years,...

Oregon · 2025-03-16

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ODOT urges travelers to avoid SW Oregon mountain passes due to hazardous weather

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is advising travelers to avoid mountain passes in southwestern Oregon through the weekend as hazardous weather conditions persist. In particular, ODOT warns that conditions are especially dangerous in the High Cascades near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake, including on OR 230 north of Union...

Oregon · 2025-03-15

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Nation should take inspiration from Oregon’s reformed Medicaid system, former Gov. John Kitzhaber says

Oregon · 2025-03-15

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Small Town Officials Approve 8th Dollar General, Say ‘We’re Just Gonna Keep Going’

Residents of Pine Hollow, Oregon, barely had time to recover from the ribbon-cutting of their 7th Dollar General before town officials announced the construction of store #8—directly across the street. The decision, described by Mayor Tom Wilkins as “inevitable,” was met with mixed reactions, ranging from shrugs of acceptance to mild confusion.

Oregon · 2025-03-15

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University of Oregon among colleges under investigation by Trump administration for alleged 'race-exclusionary practices'

EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon is among 45 universities nationwide being investigated allegedly violating students' civil rights via "race-exclusionary practices." On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights said it has opened investigations regarding the universities' partnership with The Ph.D. Project, a more than 30-year-old nonprofit organization that seeks to increase diversity in business education.

Eugene, OR · 2025-03-15