Search

PEOPLE CELEBRATE ON AUG. 12, AFTER THE SALT LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL VOTED TO OVERTURN A SCHOOL MASK ORDER./AP PHOTO/RICK BOWMER

Over Half Of States Have Rolled Back Public Health Powers in Pandemic

A KHN investigation has found at least 26 states pushed through laws that permanently weaken government authority to protect public health.

Sep 16, 2021

SHUTTERSTOCK

Trillium Gets Hammered In Lane County - As Well As In Portland Area

Nov 13, 2019
Premium

A critical care nurse at OHSU gets a COVID-19 vaccine. | JOSH ANDERSEN/OHSU

Opinion: Low Vaccination rates In Black and Brown Oregonians Call For Action

Already disproportionately affected by the virus, Black and Brown communities have thus far been receiving vaccines at much lower rates than their white counterparts.

Feb 22, 2021

Fostering Health: Coordinating Coverage for Area Foster Children is Moving Forward, Although Challenges Remain

Foster kids in the tri-county area are eligible for healthcare coverage through age 18, and there are ongoing efforts to make sure they are identified, screened, treated and tracked.

Apr 18, 2016

Morrow County Health District ambulances in northeastern Oregon. | COURTESY MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT

Morrow County Health District sues to block ambulance competition

The lawsuit follows three years of tension with the Boardman fire district

May 16, 2023
Premium

Abortion providers and support groups are reporting delays in seeing patients and higher demand for help. | GLORIA REBECCA GOMEZ/STATES NEWSROOM

After Dobbs, abortion access is harder, comes later and with a higher risk

Many women seeking abortions are forced to travel, overwhelming clinics in states where it’s legal. This has led to astronomical patient costs, major care delays and an increase in abortions in the second and third trimester of pregnancy.

Jun 22, 2023

Get Involved

NEWS TIPS

Securely submit an anonymous news tip or confidential document.

DONATE

Support our journalism by making a tax-deductible gift.

Menu