Report underscores financial challenges facing Oregon hospitals

COOS BAY, Ore. — A new report released by the Hospital Association of Oregon highlights ongoing financial pressures affecting hospitals statewide. According to the 2024 Oregon Hospital Utilization and Financial Analysis report, about half of Oregon’s …

Major Oregon health systems call off controversial merger

Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health have abandoned their plans to merge, ending a high-stakes proposal that figured to reshape the state’s health care landscape. “After careful consideration of the evolving operating environment, the …

Update: Jared Curtis, a 5-star QB, picks Georgia football over Oregon

Major Oregon health systems call off controversial merger

Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health have abandoned their plans to merge, ending a high-stakes proposal that figured to reshape the state’s health care landscape. “After careful consideration of the evolving operating environment, the …

Suspect faces charges after punching man in Oregon

OREGON, Wis. -- Oregon police arrested a suspect who they said punched a man at a party Sunday night.  Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Alpine Parkway and Drumlin Drive at 11:06 p.m. where it was determined the victim was at a party in …

Remains of missing woman found in southeastern Oregon

Her remains were discovered by a volunteer search party. PORTLAND, Ore. — The remains of woman was reported missing in southeastern Oregon have been found, Harney County Sheriff's Office said.  On Saturday, HCSO said remains discovered by a volunteer …

Veteran assistant city manager takes Oregon job

And then there was one … For the last few years, Scottsdale employed three assistant city managers. Nearing the end of 2024, those three were: Greg Caton, Bill Murphy and Brent Stockwell. But in December, the resignation of City Manager Jim Thompson – for …

Recent body recoveries in Oregon rivers not unusual, sheriff's office says

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has addressed concerns regarding the recent recovery of bodies from the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, stating that while the discoveries are tragic, they are not unusual for this time of …

Fitchburg man arrested for allegedly attacking other man at Oregon party

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A man was arrested Sunday in the Village of Oregon for allegedly punching another man in the face several times that evening. Police arrived at a home near the intersection of Alpine Parkway and Drumlin Drive just after 11 p.m. after …

5-star QB Jared Curtis announces commitment between Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs

The Oregon Ducks were in position to land one of the biggest commitments of the Dan Lanning era, but the cards didn’t fall in their direction in the end. On Monday, 5-star quarterback Jared Curtis announced his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs, joining …