The Providence Strike Is Over: Historic Contracts Ratified at Eight Hospitals Across Oregon
The nearly 5,000 ONA-represented frontline nurses at Providence, all eight registered nurse (RN) bargaining units voted overwhelmingly to ratify their […]
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Oregon Hospitals Spent 8.7% Less on Community Benefit in 2023
Decline due to temporary Medicaid payment boost, reduced charity care SALEM, Ore. — Oregon hospitals and health systems spent 8.7% […]
City of Salem Reports Sewer Overflow Event
The City of Salem announced that an overflow of untreated sewage occurred into Waln Creek on February 23, 2025, at […]
Flood Watch Remains in Effect through Late Tuesday Night
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, including the […]
Wind Advisory Remains in Effect from Noon Monday to 4 a.m. Tuesday
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, […]
Trouble Paying Your Salem Utility Bill? Help is Available!
Payment Arrangements Need a little extra time to pay your current utility bill? You may be eligible to set up […]
ONA Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement After 43 Days on Strike (Update)
In response to member requests for additional time to review details of the tentative agreement (TA) and participate in informational […]
Beaverton Man Claims $328.5 Million Powerball Jackpot
Salem, Ore. — The winner of Oregon’s first Powerball jackpot of the year is 79-year- old Abbas Shafii of Beaverton. Shafii […]
Portland Metro Chamber Releases 2025 State of the Economy and State of Downtown & Central City Reports
FEBRUARY 20, 2025– Portland, OR: The Portland Metro Chamber released its State of the Economy and State of Downtown & the Central City […]
Hospitals Urge Passage of HB 2010-A to Protect Care for 1.4 Million Oregonians
The house bill would prevent further financial stress on hospitals LAKE OSWEGO–Oregon’s hospitals are calling on the Oregon House Revenue […]