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Oregon eyes $421 million in Medicaid cuts, including fewer benefits and limits on prescription drugs
Major cuts are coming to the Oregon Health Plan, the state’s free healthcare program covering 1.4 million children and low-income adults. But the group of experts Gov. Tina Kotek charged with minimizing the harm of those cuts has given her no definitive recommendations.
National report: Oregon great for giving kids health insurance, bad for teaching them how to read
A new national report finds mixed outcomes for child well-being in Oregon and Washington.
Portland ballot measure for more public say in city budget clears hurdle
Portlanders rallying to infuse the city’s budget process with more public input are a step closer to getting their proposal on the November ballot.
Legislative swing districts are up for grabs on Oregon coast
Candidates are campaigning for two swing districts on the Oregon coast.
Oregon Health Authority director Sejal Hathi announces resignation
Hathi’s departure is a surprise and comes as OHA is preparing to cut $421 million from medicaid after years of expanding the program.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in revenue much of his vast property portfolio that took him decades to accumulate.
Pride, protest, and politics surround Seattle’s Egypt-Iran World Cup match
Hours before the match between Egypt and Iran kicked off in Seattle, the streets of Pioneer Square echoed with protest chants.
Punk rock culture meets Portland’s love of soccer and women’s sports in Cherry Bombs FC’s first season
Portland’s new pre-professional women’s soccer team plays the last home game of the short season Sunday at Lents Park.
Blazers owner Tom Dundon will address business group this week
The appearance comes as Portland’s NBA team faces big questions about its future.
Oregon’s ancient landslides store lots of carbon, UO study shows
When it comes to carbon storage, trees get a lot of attention. But researchers are now finding carbon trapped in unusual places, including ancient landslides.
OHSU sues OPB, seeking to withhold records about fired executive
Oregon’s flagship research hospital and medical school on Tuesday sued Oregon Public Broadcasting to prevent the release of records about its firing of a prominent executive four months into his job.
These Portland trail guides build community through science, education and whimsy
“Drag Me Outside,” where field biology meets fabulousness.
Oregon couple uses social media sketches to advocate for transparency in healthcare
Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken — otherwise known as Will and Kristin Flanary — are using humor for healthcare advocacy and education.
Softball joins Oregon lineup of pro women’s sports with Cascade coming to Hillsboro
Athletes Unlimited Softball League, a six team professional women’s fastpitch league, will host games at the Hillsboro Ballpark.
Controversial Battle Ground business owners buy community’s only newspaper
Brothers Camden and Mac Spiller announced Wednesday they have purchased the Battle Ground Reflector.
2026 and beyond
We were traveling through southern Missouri last week. Interesting country. Super nice people. Love the scenery. On highway 160, we drove past what appeared to be an old salvage yard and on the chain link fence was a sign that said: Business closed Do not enter Dog will bite I loved the simplicity of that […]
What a toy whale tells Pacific Northwest scientists about the potential for renewable tidal energy
Northwest researchers are working to understand the impact of underwater tidal energy turbines on wildlife.
Scientists lose critical climate monitoring in oceans along nation’s coastlines in wake of Trump funding cuts
In what a scientist called "a crippling loss of information," the Trump administration is dismantling a vital $386 million network of ocean sensors, including Oregon and Washington's coast.
How aid cuts are hampering the front-line response to the Ebola crisis
Aid workers in Uganda are watching an Ebola crisis unfold in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.
NWSL«s Thorns and WNBA»s Fire stage womens sports doubleheader in Portland
The Portland Thorns and Fire staged a unique women’s sports doubleheader Saturday in the first collaboration between the NWSL and WNBA teams.
‘We’re not all mean’: At work with a Multnomah County health inspector
At work with longtime Multnomah County health inspector Mike Christman, as he conducts a surprise restaurant inspection.
What does the primary’s biggest legislative upset say about the state of Oregon politics?
Some see signs of a leftward shift in state Sen. Janeen Sollman’s defeat. Others see political retribution.
PSU graduate program focuses on mental health of infants and toddlers
The Infant/Toddler Mental Health graduate certificate is designed to help educators, social workers, counselors and other early childhood specialists foster strong connections between caregivers and their children during the earliest stages of life.
Portland clinic helps Asian immigrants navigate life and mental health amid immigration enforcement fears
Founded in 1983, the Asian Health and Service Center in Southeast Portland provides mental health counseling and other support services, as providers say immigration crackdowns have heightened fear and worsened mental health challenges among some immigrant patients.
Garry Small is getting out of the Saab business
Garry Small, 86, is selling his eponymous Saab dealership and service center in Portland after 40 years in business. He wants to focus on racing.
Unified track and field team brings Klamath County students together through sports
Klamath County students are building friendships and athletic skills through Unified track and field, an inclusive program that brings together athletes with and without disabilities.
Portland businesses hit hard by tariffs await refunds months after Supreme Court ruling
In February, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Trump under a 50-year-old statute. We hear from two CEOs in Portland about the impact the tariffs have had on their small businesses and the refunds they have applied for and are hoping to get.
Providence to end most of its health insurance business
While the nonprofit is negotiating with a national carrier over the operation of its Medicaid Advantage plan, a majority of its health insurance business will wind down by 2027.
Providence to end most of its health insurance business
While the nonprofit is negotiating with a national carrier over the operation of its Medicaid Advantage plan, a majority of its health insurance business will wind down by 2027.
Portland Trail Blazers lay off employees in restructuring of business office
The staff cuts are the first major change in the organization since Tom Dundon officially took over as owner earlier this year.
Oregon sees a sustained drop in overdose deaths, state health officials say
Following national trends, the opioid crisis in Oregon may have reached its inflection point.
Portland groundbreaking pub The Sports Bra seeks to raise $1.2 million in uncommon crowdfunding model
Investors can commit as little as $250 for a stake in the bar that helped cement Portland’s reputation as a women’s hub.
A unique Oregon law allows it to block healthcare deals. In five years, the state hasn’t done so once
Lawmakers said that giving the state oversight would stop multibillion-dollar deals from reducing care and increasing costs. Some who supported the law say it hasn’t been nearly as effective as they hoped.
Eagles News: Could Philadelphia take a flyer on Brendan Sorsby?
Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 5/17/26.
A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo
Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.
Partisan politics and campaign cash underscore Salem city elections
Four of the eight Salem city council positions are up for grabs, but the most high-profile contest is the race for mayor.
Deschutes County Commission races bring in over $1M in fundraising
Candidates raise over $1 million in bid for four Deschutes County commission seats after voters expanded the board in 2024.
OHSU researchers connect tinnitus with elevated serotonin activity in the brain
While far from a cure, the new research could one day help scientists understand how to reverse tinnitus through brain chemistry.
Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton - send us your thoughts
Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know what you learned. Come back on Monday for a selection of your replies
Savan Kotecha on Co-Writing Justin Bieber’s ‘Beauty and a Beat’ & What Its Post-Coachella Comeback Means: ‘My Kids Think It’s a New Song’
"I remember sending it to Max Martin, going, 'look at this!'" the hit songwriter-producer recalls of the 2012 pop hit currently topping Billboard's global charts.
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art
Fashion biggest night is making a statement this year with its dress code, “Fashion is art."
After attack, Multnomah Athletic Club will stay closed for at least a week
Staff of the membership-based social and sports club say the MAC will reopen, but they need time to make repairs.
Chris Dudley was on Oregon’s political sidelines, but he’s back and wants another shot
Dudley is trailing the other top two contenders, state Sen. Christine Drazan and state Rep. Ed Diehl in recent polling. And Drazan just nabbed an endorsement from the state’s largest newspaper.
Annual breakfast marks National Day of Prayer with business and community voices
The 37th annual Northwest Ohio Prayer Breakfast will bring the nation’s largest Coca‑Cola bottler to Toledo — and his focus is less on profits than on ...
Why Portland’s veteran bicycle journalist Jonathan Maus is taking a break
Jonathan Maus has announced he is taking a hiatus from BikePortland.org, a blog that has documented more than 20 years of Portland's bike culture and politics.
Portland looks to charge residents, businesses a monthly street fee
Portland city councilors are taking a drive down transportation funding memory lane with plans to advance a new fee to pay for street maintenance and safety projects.
Pete Davidson debuts new tattoo, after spending $200K to have others removed
Pete Davidson has spent years — and a lot of money — removing his many tattoos. But he just showed off a new one.
Health officials warn Oregon measles outbreak is growing
A state epidemiologist joins us with more details about where the outbreak stands and how people can stay safe.
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Joe McCarthy
Remembering the quiet, unassuming man who led the Yankees to seven titles.
The data behind Delaware's ‘corporate exodus’ tells a different story
Despite Tesla, Dropbox and Coinbase leaving, the state captured a larger share of US business formation in 2024 than before Elon Musk told founders to flee — but there are early warning signs.
New maps assess health of sagebrush ecosystems across the West
Conservation groups, state and federal agencies and local leaders partnered to create digital maps that provide a broad view of where sagebrush ecosystems are thriving and where they hang in the balance.
Millions of people are pretending to be AI chatbots
Websites like youraislopbores.me have become playgrounds for people looking for light relief in a bot-heavy world.
Prediction markets have exploded. What can they tell us about Oregon’s hottest primary race?
The state of the Republican gubernatorial primary has been hard to divine, but gamblers have thoughts.
More business openings than closings in Oregon in last decade, despite economic stigma
In 2023, following the end of the COVID pandemic, Oregon experienced more new business registrations than any other state in the nation.
Oregon Health Authority says tattoo artists can’t use topical numbing creams, sprays
The Health Licensing Office issued a practice clarification affecting all tattoo artists in Oregon, stating that the use of topical anesthetics is prohibited and always has been.
Monkey business: Small fleet keeps getting violations for handling lab animals
JKL Secure Freight's been getting in trouble with the USDA -- and an animal-rights groups -- over its handling of monkeys for science experiments. A look at the fleet's roadside-inspection history doesn't inspire much confidence either.
Jackson County nonprofit health provider rolls out new mobile health clinic
A new, mobile health clinic returns after a nearly three year absence to help meet the health care needs of primarily low-income residents in Jackson County.
Oregon gave millions in erroneous benefits for state health plan, audit says
A free Oregon health care program for adults who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid could have improperly given out $15 million in payments related to benefits for recipients, according to a recent audit of state-managed federal programs.
Central Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor resort gets into the hotel business
"Right place, right time" led the resort to jump on a long-term lease on the road to its lifts.
Potatoes on the moon? Oregon State University scientists show it could work
Researchers grew potatoes in soil that mimics the powdery sediment on the moon's service. With just a little added compost, the plants produced a decent haul of potatoes.
Portland City Council moves toward small measure of business tax relief
City councilors took an initial step Wednesday to help the smallest of Portland businesses.
US business inventories unexpectedly fall in January
U.S. business inventories unexpectedly fell in January amid a large decline in stocks at wholesalers, suggesting inventory investment could weigh on economic growth in the first quarter.
Behind Portland’s homelessness data, a familiar political fight emerges
Mayor Keith Wilson says estimates of homelessness increasing in Portland don’t match his reality.
Tri-Cities business leaders worry there’s not enough power to go around
According to local business leaders, it’s getting harder to bring new, large developments to the Tri-Cities in Washington state.
OPB Science Reporter/Producer Jes Burns wins 2026 Gracie Award
OPB science reporter and producer Jes Burns wins 2026 Gracie Award
Federal judge in Oregon rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration
The judge’s ruling Thursday in Oregon is part of multistate lawsuit filed against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general.
Providence looks to sell off its health insurance plan
In an internal email to staff, Chief Financial Officer Greg Hoffman said the organization’s top priority is “continuity and stability.”
Oregon Health Authority identifies Gresham grocery store as latest measles exposure site
People who visited Gresham’s WinCo Foods, located on 2511 SE 1st St., on Saturday, March 7 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. may have been exposed to measles.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon lawmakers head home as 2026 legislative session ends
The short session ended with a flurry of legislation.
Epstein used his ties to Nobel laureate scientists to try to rebuild his image
A 2006 conference for physicists in the U.S. Virgin Islands that included a trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island shows how he used his wealth to build relationships with prominent scientists.
Oregon Democrats quietly narrow business tax break they touted
The tax credit was sold as a key economic development tool. It’s expected to be reduced by 60%.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon education report card - grading the 2026 session
What did state lawmakers accomplish in the short session on the education front?
Modern, busy offices can be lonely places, Portland State University analysis shows
While someone’s personality traits might increase the likelihood of workplace loneliness, research finds the work environment can also play a significant role.
Washington state progressives strike big business tax break from ‘millionaire’s tax’
The Washington State House Finance Committee made revisions to a proposed income tax after a group of progressive lawmakers said the previous version gave away too much while not doing enough for working families.
Oregon’s Behavioral Health Talent Council releases final report
Many parts of Oregon lack mental health care providers, especially in rural counties.
What is ‘Jeffing’? This walk-run technique can help you get in shape.
The cardio workout offers significant health benefits, even for those who don’t want to run continuously.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon Legislature approaches halfway mark of short session
The OPB Politics team recaps a busy week in Salem.
Bill to regulate ICE in health care settings in Oregon faces legal hurdles
The bill would require health care facilities to monitor federal immigration officers and exclude them in some situations.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Pots of money falling from the sky
The city of Portland has recently uncovered piles of money no one knew was there. At the same time, the city is looking at a pot of money that some say should be off limits to keep the Portland Trail Blazers in town.
Historic Sheridan Fruit Company is closing its doors after more than 100 years in business
After 110 years in Portland, Sheridan Fruit Company is closing its doors. The independent grocer announced the closure Thursday confirming its final day will be on Friday, Feb. 13.
Large fire breaks out at Jackson Ave business
Memphis fire crews are battling a fire at a business on Jackson Avenue on Monday night.
After loss of tax credits, Washington state sees a drop in health insurance coverage
The dip wasn’t as significant as state officials worried, but more people are likely to lose coverage in the coming months due to increased premiums.
Oregon advocates drop ballot measure that would secure rights to transgender health care, abortion, same-sex marriage
One of the potential statewide measures vying for the November ballot is calling it quits.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Lawmakers begin Salem session, plus the politics surrounding Portland’s ICE building
The 35-day session is off to a rollicking start.
University of Washington astronomers discover a record-breaking asteroid
Astronomers at the University of Washington recently discovered a record-breaking asteroid using early images from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.
Oregon businesses and students join general strike Friday to protest immigration enforcement
Multiple nationwide organizations are calling for businesses to close and people to walk out of school and work to protest mass deportations and violence against demonstrators.
‘OPB Politics Now’: ICE, transportation and a looming state budget hole
Oregon lawmakers return to Salem, plus the Republican gubernatorial primary field continues to expand.
Extreme sports stars aim for world records at Mesa's Revel Surf Park
Colby Raha will attempt a 300-foot motorbike jump and record-breaking quarter pipe ride.
OHSU board contemplates closure of primate research center; its scientists plead for support
Scientists at the Oregon National Primate Research Center say their work is driving critical medical advances. But leadership at the federal level has questioned the value of the research model, and committed to ending animal experiments.
In Davos, African president pitches business deals to Trump’s son Eric
The president of Somaliland was at the World Economic Forum this week to win international recognition for his country and pitch investment opportunities in the East African nation.
Oregon’s elk show genetic fortitude against a fast-moving and deadly disease
natural Chronic wasting disease arrived in the Pacific Northwest
Gov. Tina Kotek has a plan to boost Oregon businesses, but challenges remain steep
Lawmakers and business leaders in Oregon have argued the state's tax and regulatory landscape is too harsh for businesses. Gov. Tina Kotek has signaled she wants to change Oregon's business reputation.
Three takeaways from UNC’s road loss to Stanford
One of the ACC’s newest teams continue to be a headache for the Tar Heels.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek taps Republican rival to boost business relations
Tim Knopp, a former state senator from Bend, will join Kotek’s administration.
How Portland taxes have grown since the pandemic
Businesses operating in the Rose City have seen an increasing number of taxes to pay and keep track of since 2019.
EPA says it will no longer consider health costs in pollution regulations
The EPA weakened emissions standards for new power plants and said it would no longer consider the economic impacts of public health in rule making.
Kings PG Dennis Schröder suspended 3 games for reportedly trying to strike Luka Dončić after game
Oregon health officials confirm first measles cases of 2026
Both cases are in Linn County. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a rash.
Oregon health officials confirm first measles cases of 2026
Both cases are in Linn County. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a rash.