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Education

More Oregon parents are asking for vaccine exemptions for their kids, data show

Data shows three years of declining vaccine rates among Oregon kindergarteners Nearly one in 10 Oregon kindergartners aren’t ... Read more

Environment

Oregon bill would speed up process to rename locations with offensive titles

Bill defines offensive as ‘insulting and derogatory’ to Oregon Native American tribes, or any race, nationality or ethnicity ... Read more

Business

Child care providers, parents call on Oregon Legislature to support subsidy program

Victoria Mendoza opened up a child care business in Salem 16 years ago — a decision inspired by her own ... Read more

Government

Former Oregon Secretary of State fine increased, ordered to pay $3,600 after ethics investigation

Former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan must pay $3,600 in fines to the state over her decision ... Read more

Government

Oregon’s mental health needs outweigh its ability to provide services, report shows

Limited data collection, inadequate funding are key barriers to Oregon’s behavioral health improvement efforts   This story discusses ... Read more

Government

Oregon lawmakers celebrate 50 years of Native American legislative commission

Chairman Gary Burke of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation sang a song in his language ... Read more

Government

Federal funding cuts hit Oregon programs supporting kids in foster care

About 65% of children in foster care in Oregon have a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA   ... Read more

Government

Oregon bill would stop bans on mobile homes

Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Ashland, said the bill is a step to address Oregon’s housing crisis   A bill ... Read more

News

Oregonians rally on May Day to protest Trump admin, defend immigrant rights

Hundreds of Oregonians marched through the blocks surrounding the Oregon State Capitol in Salem on Thursday to celebrate ... Read more

News

A ban on book bans: Oregon bill would protect access to library materials

Senate Bill 1098 aims to prevent removal of books about protected classes in Oregon Read more