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Oregon Coast communities face particular challenges feeding hungry residents
Oregon officials celebrated the state’s 100th birthday in 1959 by adding the phrase “Pacific Wonderland” to license plates. It made a nostalgic comeback in 2009 when Oregon turned 150. The slogan rings true for the tourism industry along the Oregon Coast. According to the Oregon Tourism Commission, coastal tourism had a total economic impact of…
‘If We Could Talk’ exhibit explores gentrification in Northeast Portland
As a child, Quentin Staples lived in Northeast Portland until his family moved to Southeast Portland because of gentrification. The new neighborhood never felt like home. “There’s not as many Black people out there as on this side so I had to deal with people not knowing my culture and my history and where I…
Oregon lawmakers consider delaying penalties for insurers and hospitals who raise health care costs without justification
The country’s largest health insurance company might be on track to catch a break from the Oregon Legislature. Oregon lawmakers are considering delaying financial penalties for insurers and health care providers found to have unjustifiably raised costs. The delay was requested by insurers and hospitals who warned penalties under a state law intended to shield…
