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Gasp! Air quality for Eugene-Springfield listed among top worst in U. S.
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (233+ words) It's the kind of news one literally chokes on: the Eugene-Springfield area ranks in the top three worst metropolitan areas in the U. S. for air quality. The American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report puts the neighboring cities third…...
Report: Oregon SNAP recipients declined in first 6 months of One Big Beautiful Bill despite increased unemployment
1+ week, 5+ day ago (302+ words) The number of Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits dropped by 4% in the first six months of new eligibility and filing requirements put into place by President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, according to a report…...
Federal court rules Oregon law requiring insurance to cover abortion, contraception unconstitutional
1+ week, 5+ day ago (514+ words) A federal judge in Oregon ruled Tuesday that a state law requiring insurance plans to cover abortions and contraception violates the Constitutional rights of Oregon Right to Life. The full scope of U. S. District Court Judge Mustafa Kasubhai's ruling won't be…...
Top Arizona lawmaker says he's complied with a subpoena for 2020 election records
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) Updated March 9, 2026 at 12: 58 PM PDT Arizona's state Senate president says he has complied with a subpoena he received last week seeking records from a flawed review of the 2020 election in Maricopa County. "Late last week I received and complied with…...
Person detained in Nancy Guthrie case is released. And, Bondi testifies before House
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (777+ words) NPR for Oregonians Person detained in Nancy Guthrie case is released. And, Bondi testifies before House Police last night detained a person for questioning in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, was…...
Nancy Guthrie search enters its second week as a purported deadline looms
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (871+ words) Updated February 9, 2026 at 3: 39 PM PST The search for Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother is now in its second week. Over the weekend, the Guthrie family said they have received a message from the people who say they took Nancy…...
As Colorado River shrinks, western states fail to agree on cutbacks
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (102+ words) Nearly 40 million people across seven states rely on the Colorado River's dwindling waters to meet their needs. As Colorado River shrinks, western states fail to agree on cutbacks Nearly 40 million people across seven states rely on the Colorado River's dwindling…...
'It's a very unique job:' Scottish dam keeper watches over Arizona reservoir
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (103+ words) But with an ongoing drought gripping the West, Don Mc Millan's work is an essential part of providing water to millions of people in Central Arizona. 'It's a very unique job:' Scottish dam keeper watches over Arizona reservoir Don Mc…...
Adelita Grijalva is set to be sworn in, teeing up a potential vote on Epstein files
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (454+ words) Fifty days after winning her seat in Congress, Rep. -elect Adelita Grijalva is poised to drop the "elect" from her title on Wednesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. , is expected to administer the oath of office for the Arizona Democrat…...
Crews battle blaze east of Mc Kenzie Bridge
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (171+ words) Fire crews are fighting a blaze about seven miles east of Mc Kenzie Bridge. The Foley Ridge Fire is 20 acres, according to a Sunday evening press release from Willamette National Forest. Earlier in the day, the agency said in a…...