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Why Won’t More Older Americans Get Their COVID Booster?

Most states lag Oregon as a third of older people nationwide haven't received their first COVID vaccine booster shot.

May 12, 2022

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland in 2016. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Senate fails to advance bill on a 51-49 vote; 60 votes were required to end debate as Supreme Court reversal nears.

May 12, 2022
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The Jack Fire outside Roseburg filled the air with smoke at North Umpqua Highway in July 2021. | OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The rules are the most comprehensive in the nation and are welcomed by environmental groups and farmworker advocates.

May 12, 2022

U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader. | COURTESY OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN KURT SCHRADER

Rep. Kurt Schrader is wrong to take credit for Medicare drug price reforms, say Oregon practitioners.

May 12, 2022
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Drug overdoses related to fentanyl are on the rise nationally. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Many public health and addiction experts promote the rapid testing devices as a “harm reduction” tactic to help prevent overdose deaths.

May 10, 2022

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