Sharp Rise in Oregon Pertussis Cases Prompts Public Health Warning
Vaccine-preventable disease known as whooping cough can be deadly for infants PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon health officials are concerned about a sharp […]
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SUMMER ALERT: Blood and Platelet Donors Needed Now
Red Cross provides support to communities devastated by recent storms [PORTLAND, Ore. May 30, 2024] — The American Red Cross critically needs […]
Woman Struck by Car in West Salem Dies
Salem, Ore. — A west Salem resident injured in a collision with a vehicle on May 11 has died. The collision […]
Salem City Council Votes to Approve Ceasefire Resolution in Gaza
City Council voted Tuesday evening to adopt a resolution regarding the conflict in Israel and Gaza, recognizing its impact on […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Announces Progress on Rural Shelter and Rehousing Goals
SALEM, OR — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces rural communities added 216 new shelter beds, more than doubling the […]
New OHA Report Shows Oregon Health Costs Grew by 3.6% in 2021-2022
The increased costs were driven by prescription drug costs and other factors. Report highlights opportunities to improve health care affordability […]
Vote for Salem’s Minto-Brown Island Park for USA Today’s 10Best Dog Parks in the Country
Vote for Minto-Brown Island Park’s designated off-leash dog area as one of the country’s best in the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ […]
Oregon Department of Emergency Management Shares Evacuation Resources and Best Practices
The resources and best practices are designed to keep people safe during wildfire season. SALEM, Ore. – May 28, 2024 […]
Throw Out Mussels Harvested Between Washington Border, Seal Rock State Park
Health officials say at least 20 people sickened by naturally occurring biotoxin after gathering mussels from Short Beach near Oceanside, […]
Oregon State Forests Campgrounds Can Offer Great Outdoor Experiences Without the Crowds
GATES, Oregon—If you want to get out in the woods this Memorial Day weekend, try one of Oregon’s state forests. […]