ONA Accuses Hospital System of Wage Theft in Class-Action Suit
Plaintiffs say CommonSpirit, which owns hospitals in Roseburg and Pendleton, withheld workers’ wages after an October ransomware attack.
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Oregon Could Make COVID-Era Child Tax Credit Permanent
The Oregon Kids’ Credit would write the expired federal child tax credit into Oregon law – on a more narrow scale targeting at-risk Oregonians.
Workers at Two Providence Clinics Declare Intent to Unionize
The health care provider says it respects the rights of approximately 200 caregivers to explore representation.
Demand for Project Turnkey Sky-High, says OCF Senior Officer
Megan Loeb of the Oregon Community Foundation explains why cities are clamoring to try Oregon’s unique homelessness solution.
Legislature Mulls Factory-Farm Moratorium
Proponents says HB 2667 will let regulators catch up to discoveries about factory-farm pollution before 3 large-scale chicken farms set up shop in Linn County.
Hood-River Based Tofurky Acquired by International Food Company
Companies say production will continue at Tofurky’s Hood River plant following acquisition by Japan-based Morinaga Nutritional Foods.
Industry Veteran: Oregon Poised to Become a World Leader in Manufactured Homes
Rising West Coast demand and mass timber production make Oregon an ideal market for factory-built homes – but it needs more factories first.
EWEB Spokesperson on How the Utility is Preparing for Rising Demand
The spokesperson for Oregon’s largest publicly-owned utility discusses what other cities can learn from its Eugene analysis.
Governor Kotek Celebrates Speed of Mass Timber Modular Housing Pilot Project
Governor says the Mass Casitas pilot housing project puts a ‘new, viable’ housing option on the table.
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Cancels Teacher Event After Backlash
The all-day paid teacher workshop at the natural gas company’s Portland headquarters was cancelled backlash and a looming protest.