Measure 110 Hotline gets new ownership; OHA reports increase in calls
People seeking Measure 110 services and supports can now access a newly invigorated helpline to connect individuals more efficiently with treatment,…
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US judge to decide Friday if Colorado can reintroduce wolves over cattle industry objections
By MATTHEW BROWN and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A federal judge said she would decide by Friday whether to temporarily halt the…
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Oregon agency to require data brokers to register starting Jan. 1
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, data brokers operating in Oregon need to register with the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation…
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Chavez-DeRemer, Bentz join all U.S. House Republicans in vote to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Every U.S. House Republican, including Oregon’s Cliff Bentz and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, voted Wednesday to formalize an…
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Wyden, Merkley and colleagues introduce bill to phase out single-use foam containers, packing ‘peanuts,’ coolers
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said Wednesday they have joined Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland to introduce…
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As Pacific Northwest fentanyl crisis surges, officials grapple with how to curb it
By CLAIRE RUSH and HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The fight against fentanyl is increasingly being waged in schools, jails and on…
Continue ReadingWashington state college student dies and two others are sickened in apparent carbon monoxide leak
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Authorities brought in outside experts on Wednesday to find the source of carbon monoxide believed to have killed one student…
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