Oregon Hospitals Go Broke by Choice. Now They Want Sympathy?

Acquired Through MGN Online on 03/19/2025 Hospitals in Oregon claim they’re on the brink of financial collapse. The truth is, they put themselves in that position. Start with the two biggest buckets of red ink: employee costs and who pays the bill. …

Photos: May Day Rally in Oregon, Illinois

ExpandAutoplay Image 1 of 14 May Day Rally attendees carry signs on Thursday, May 1, 2025 around the historic Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon. (Earleen Hinton) Earleen HintonEarleen creates content and oversees production of 8 community weeklies. She has …

Oregon has the top wine destination in the world, VinePair says

The Oregon region was ranked above Champagne, France PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – VinePair released a list of 2025’s top 10 wine destinations in the world on Wednesday – naming one region in Oregon at the top of the list. VinePair says despite the wine industry …

Oregon House Republicans proposing cuts for ODOT budget

OREGON – Oregon Republicans are proposing cuts across the board as lawmakers grapple to reach a consensus on ODOT budget. House Republicans released their plan Wednesday, calling for $730 million in cuts to the Oregon Department of Transportation while …

Oregon May Day rally leads off others planned for Saturday in Rock Falls, Sterling

OREGON – A plea for due process was among messages displayed on signs held by about 150 people Thursday as they stood along two sidewalks bordering the historic Ogle County Courthouse in a May Day rally to protest actions by President Donald Trump. People …

Oregon proposes lodging tax to boost tourism and local events

City leaders in Oregon are exploring the implementation of a 3% lodging tax aimed at generating revenue to promote tourism and local events. OREGON, Ohio — City leaders in Oregon are exploring the implementation of a 3% lodging tax aimed at generating …

Venture out to the coast for a taste of Oregon's wild edibles

Oregon's backwoods and tidal estuaries provide a nature-made feast when you have a guide worth his salt. TILLAMOOK, Ore. — This week, we join a wild edible pro and friends who really know the Oregon backwoods and tidal estuaries. We’re on a wild edible …

Oregon State Parks Will Further Welcome (Certain) E-Bikes

E-bike enthusiasts celebrated a landmark victory on April 23: Certain varieties of their pedal-assist bikes will be allowed greater access in Oregon State Parks beginning July 1.  It’s an important precedent, as e-bikes are still not allowed on singletrack …

‘Cats Head to Oregon State for Final Tune-Up Before GNAC Outdoor Championships

Story Links ELLENSBURG, Wash. - The Central Washington University track and field team is set to travel to Oregon State University on Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd for the Oregon State High Performance Meet.  Eight women and three men will be …

Oregon updated e-bike rules take effect July 1