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Death doula keeps legacies alive in rural Oregon
End-of-life doulas like JamiQuan Rudd help clients with practical end-of-life arrangements — and with feeling less alone.
A Klickitat County inmate’s deteriorating health raises new concerns about jail
“You’ve got to keep in mind that we can’t force them to take medication. We cannot force them to take a shower. Our hands are pretty much tied,” Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer said.
Update: Oregon approves controversial Corvallis Clinic, Optum merger
The Corvallis Clinic says an imminent financial crisis justifies the state expediting the normal merger review process. The clinic refused to comment if its crisis is related to payment disruptions from the Optum cyberattack.
EPA proposes adding portions of 150-mile stretch of upper Columbia River to the Superfund list
The Superfund designation would make the upper Columbia River eligible for remediation from the U.S.-Canadian border south to the Grand Coulee Dam — impacting portions of those 150 river miles.
Vancouver-based BowFlex announces bankruptcy, likely layoffs ahead of sale
BowFlex plans to eliminate more than 200 jobs as it prepares to sell its Southwest Washington headquarters and other assets.
How the closure of Eugene’s only hospital is impacting emergency services
We’ll hear about how the closure has impacted emergency services in the city, as well as a possible legislative solution to some of those issues.
Recovery houses in Oregon provide crucial transition in path toward drug-free life
Senate Bill 1530 would fund new recovery houses and expand those that exist, opening up another 500 to 600 beds for people throughout the state.
Oregon’s new drug penalties would mean surge in convictions, jail stints, state estimates suggest
State estimates show 1,333 people will be convicted of drug possession and 533 could go to jail every year under the bill approved by lawmakers last week.
Yogurts can make limited claim that the food reduces risk of type 2 diabetes, FDA says
Yogurt sold in the U.S. can make claims that the food may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes based on limited evidence
Wrongful death suit filed against Asante after alleged fentanyl diversion
The lawsuit alleges a nurse at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford swapped pain medication with tap water, causing infection and death in a patient.