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Rural pharmacies continue to close as legislature takes another look at regulation
The closure of one of two pharmacies in Milton-Freewater is part of an ongoing trend that’s seeing pharmacy chains pull out of rural Oregon. That leaves independent pharmacies. But they too are shrinking in Oregon, a fact they blame on an obscure link in the pharmaceutical supply chain: pharmacy benefit managers.
In rural Oregon, close community ties could make proposed addiction programs successful
Rural communities have close ties that could aid the work to set up complicated programs to address drug addiction, lawmakers heard Monday.
Patchy cell service felt by some Harney County residents
Emergency Manager Melinda Todd reported to Harney County commissioners this week that she had received reports from residents who weren’t getting cellphone reception.
‘No more dog and pony’: Portland area lawmakers hear from nitrate-affected Oregonians
BIPOC caucus members say they'll work with local legislators to find solution to Morrow and Umatilla counties' nitrate pollution problem.
Boardman community organizer’s truck catches ‘suspicious’ blaze, local fire rescue says
Oregon Rural Action, a group based out of La Grande that has been active in pushing state officials to address decades of groundwater pollution in Morrow and Umatilla counties, announced the fire in a press release Monday. The group called on local and state authorities to fully investigate the fire and protect its employees.
Following years of downsizing, Blue Mountain Community College enrollment starts to rebound
Earlier this month, the Eastern Oregon college announced fall term enrollment had grown from 1,304 in 2022 to 1,551 this year, a 19% increase.
Washington’s ‘living ghost town’ is full of history and a few lingering residents
If you’re a little creeped out by ghost towns, imagine living in one. But one town in Washington isn’t quite as vacant or spooky as you might think.
Oregon begins mapping out plan to expand rural broadband after big federal grant
Oregon will receive a whopping $688 million to help expand broadband access. Oregon's Broadband Office director shares what the timeline could be for bringing more high-speed internet to the state.
Gay rodeos are queer spaces in rural places
Gay rodeos upend assumptions about life in rural America
How rural communities in Oregon are celebrating Pride Month
As one of the largest gay rights organizations in the country issues a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans, Pride event organizers share why celebrating Pride Month is especially important for smaller communities in Oregon.