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Tens of thousands of Oregonians could lose free health care coverage
For the first time in three years, the Oregon Health Authority is poised to examine its Medicaid rolls to determine who still qualifies...
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The Barbarian who started the Civil War
Video documentarist Matthew Cooke discusses the hidden history of Preston Brooks, the Barbarian who started the Civil War and Kansas...
Feb 21, 20231 min read


State officials consider water restrictions in Klamath, Harney basins
Two Oregon regions grappling with water shortages could soon have new groundwater restrictions as a mega-drought continues to parch the...
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Idaho House passes nonbinding measure calling for formal ‘Greater Idaho’ talks
With a wink and a smirk the Idaho House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a nonbinding memorial calling for formal talks between the...
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Freedom for whom?
You can't travel around rural Oregon these days without running into people who align with right wing militias. The rhetoric talks about...
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Oregon Gov. Kotek declares homelessness state of emergency, signs housing executive orders
Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday declared that much of Oregon is in a state of emergency because of homelessness and created a new state...
Jan 12, 20234 min read


Oregon's Legislative session takes shape
Oregon's 82nd legislative assembly kicks off January 17th. Legislators elected to serve in the 2023-24 legislative session will be sworn...
Jan 3, 20231 min read


Housing will be legislature's top priority says Fahey
Oregon needs to build more than 550,000 homes over the next 20 years Housing will remain a top focus when the Oregon Legislature returns...
Jan 2, 20233 min read
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