Rebecca Hansen-White
KLCC / Eugene, OR-
The announcement is a stunning development for a service that’s been recognized nationally, especially in the wake of 2020 social justice protests, which renewed the national conversation about the role of armed officers in responding to mental health crises. -
Oregon lawmakers are considering banning the use of AI to set rents, and limiting the exceptions to the state’s rent stabilization law. -
Oregon cities say they’re trying to meet the state’s housing goals - but need help building the infrastructure required to add new residents. -
In 2024, Oregon recorded the highest number of whooping cough cases, also known as pertussis, since 1950. -
As Oregon Coast communities are increasingly dominated by tourism, many long-term residents are struggling with housing instability, and homelessness. -
Residents of the rural Douglas County town of Oakland are planning one last walk across their soon-to-be-demolished 99-year-old bridge. -
Oregon’s governor has signed a temporary stopgap to shield landowners–including local governments–from lawsuits when people are injured while using public trails. -
The Oregon Department of Transportation has received a $10 million federal grant to repair electric vehicle charger stations and make the state’s EV infrastructure more reliable. -
According to the CDC, perishables in the refrigerator should be thrown away after a four hour power outage. Food in a full freezer, if it's left closed so the cold doesn’t escape, can last 48 hours. -
Starting January 1st, insurance companies will have new wildfire laws to follow in Oregon. -
In August 2023, PeaceHealth announced it would close most of its facility in downtown Eugene and transfer services to its Riverbend hospital in Springfield, effectively leaving the third largest city in Oregon without a hospital. -
Researchers hope to train students to research wildfires, and help communities plan to be more resilient.
