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Five Things to Know About Oregon’s Record Wildfire Season
Fires caused by lightning are usually the biggest.
Kotek’s Focus on Increased Housing Permits Ignores Larger Shortfall
Facing a tough reelection battle, the governor highlights gains in Oregon as national permitting numbers trend downward.
This Oregon Wildfire Season Has Blazed Past All Records, With No End in Sight
The record 2.3 million acres burned have far surpassed the previous 2024 record—even before the peak season.
Regular Attendance at Oregon Schools Jumped by 7,000 Students This Past School Year
The state still has far to climb just to reach the national average.
Oregon Is the Top-Ranked State for Breastfeeding Right After Birth
All 36 counties surpass the national average, with Hood River the highest and Clatsop the lowest, a new study shows.
Six Oregon Cities Have Some of the Highest Rates of Alcohol-Induced Death in the Nation for People 65 and Over
An aging population, lack of rural treatment and health care, low alcohol taxes, and a pervasive drinking culture all contribute to the high death rates.
Air Conditioning Is Becoming More Vital to Oregon’s Public Health and Safety
Air conditioning, especially in the Willamette Valley, has become a public health necessity rather than a consumer preference, says Vivek Shandas.
Oregon’s Aging Population Poses Challenges for Economic Revival
Oregon now has the nation’s 11th-oldest population, and more Oregonians in their prime earning years move out of state than comparable newcomers move in.
State Liquor Commission Undercover Stings Plunge
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission efforts to police bars that sell booze to minors have nosedived over the past 12 months.
Oregon Suicide Rates for Farming, Fishing and Forestry Workers Are Five Times the State Average
Mental Health Awareness Month also draws attention to Oregon’s overall suicide rate, which is 50% higher than the national rate.