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Three Takeaways From the 2025 Oregon Fire Season
More fires, less damage, and people still cause more fires than lightning.
Over a Third of Students in Oregon Still Aren’t Consistently Attending School
Attendance at Oregon public schools improved only slightly during the 2024–25 school year, and continued to lag behind the national average.
There’s a State-Sponsored Bookie in Your Pocket
The NBA gambling scandal highlights Oregon’s role in sports betting. For all the hoopla—and harm—it doesn’t generate much revenue for the state.
Kotek Frees Up $5 Million in Emergency Aid for Food Banks
Just days before SNAP benefits are set to be cut off, the governor provides modest relief.
The Clock for SNAP Benefits Is Ticking Down
Oregon leaders are discussing how to support SNAP beneficiaries if federal funding stops.
Oregon’s Rural Counties Are the Hardest Hit by the Federal Government Shutdown
Nearly 23,000 Oregonians aren’t getting paid, but many must keep working.
Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Later, Oregonians Disproportionately Suffer from Mental Illness
No other state in the country has a higher prevalence of mental illness. At the same time, access to care in Oregon is improving.
Oregon’s Most Dangerous Job Is Not What You Might Expect
Health care workers are much more likely to suffer injuries on the job.
These Three Oregon Counties Will Be Hit Hardest by Obamacare Cuts at the Heart of the Federal Budget Shutdown
The job markets of these three counties depend heavily on outdoor recreation.
Canadians and Other International Tourists Shun Oregon This Summer
President Donald Trump’s threats to make Canada the “51st state” have alienated the biggest source of international tourism to Oregon.