Government

Oregon hepatitis C death rates are among the country’s worst, reports find

Oregon has clocked in at the top of a nationwide database for rates of hepatitis C, prompting state…

State

Trump signs law repealing tailpipe emission standards affecting 18 states

President Donald Trump signed a Congressional Review Act resolution Thursday that revokes California’s authority to set tailpipe emissions…

Lifestyle

ROGUE WANDERER: Cry for help: The case of the desiccated rodent

Here as I lounge in my comfy living room, I would never guess that it’s 101 degrees just…

Lifestyle

ADOPT A FOSTER A PET: Feline Adoption Fair

Friends of the Animals will host a “Feline Fair,” a cat and kitten adoption event from 11 a.m.…

Lifestyle

ADOPT A PET: Obsidian

Age: Obsidian is a 2-year-old male pit bull mix Personality: Athletic, intelligent, curious, cuddly, energetic, herding mentality Highlights:…

Lifestyle

READERS WHO WRITE: Whole and happy: The story of Orange No. 2

Once upon a time there was a wooden set of race horses at a retirement home that I…

Lifestyle

ROGUE WANDERER: It’s time to consider Yard Maintenance 101

Home ownership is a wonderful thing. It gives one a sense of pride while highlighting maintenance skills in…

Lifestyle

ADOPT A PET: Stella

Age: Stella is a 1 year, 6-month-old Labrador retriever/pit bull mix. Personality: Social, people-oriented, sweet, intelligent, curious. Highlights:…

Government

Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say

The federal tax bill would penalize Oregon for offering Medicaid coverage regardless of citizenship status, and for abortion…

Lifestyle

ROGUE WANDERER: She’s the steam behind Historic Jacksonville, Inc.

Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with Carolyn Kingsnorth, president of Historic Jacksonville, Inc. She had sent…

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