LA GRANDE, Oregon, Jan. 4 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news: Eastern Oregon University (EOU) and La Grande High School (LHS) are building on a unique and established partnership to create more opportunities for high school students to access college. At the core of this work is the new EOU HUB. Early College Initiatives and Admissions experts are now in the high school in room 22A every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday to help students get a head start on their college educ  more

LA GRANDE, Oregon, Jan. 3 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news: Eastern Oregon University is once again being recognized for its outstanding online economics degree program. In an article on Yahoo Finance, EOU was recognized as having one of the best online economics degree programs for 2024. EOU secured a spot among the top 10 online programs nationwide for economics. Notably, EOU's online students were highlighted in the methodology for having equal access to professors, co  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 3 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: By James Hill Portland Community College has announced the appointment of Jace Smith as the Director of Public Safety, effective January 29, 2024. With an extensive background spanning non-profits, private sector, NGOs, and government agencies, Smith brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his new role. He said he is excited to join the college and further strengthen the public safety effort. "I applied  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: * * * Amid U.S. crisis in maternal morbidity, death, researchers establish starting point for standard of care, accountability * * * Oregon Health & Science University is leading national research efforts to determine the role that respectful maternity care, known as RMC, plays in improving the poor and worsening health outcomes for those who are pregnant and postpartum in the United   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 30 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release on Dec. 29, 2023: * * * Bargaining teams discussed moonlighting and economics * * * Members of the Oregon Health & Science University and House Officers Union bargaining teams met virtually on Thursday, Dec. 28, for their 16th bargaining session. The parties discussed moonlighting and economics. OHSU and HOU exchanged proposals on the following proposals, focused on moonlighting, par  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 5 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Jan. 4, 2024: Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced a $25 million partnership with Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) across the state, with a focus on expanding youth behavioral health services. "Oregon needs more treatment options to help young people in our state who are struggling with serious behavioral health issues," Governor Kotek said. "The state and CCOs developed a plan to reinvest surplus Medicaid do  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 5 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Jan. 4, 2024: Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she will appoint Hafez Daraee to the Washington County Circuit Court. Daraee fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Beth L. Roberts, who the Governor thanked for her service. The appointment is effective immediately. "Hafez Daraee's exceptional courtroom skills and dedication to public service make him an excellent addition to the Washington Cou  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 4 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Jan. 3, 2024: Today, Governor Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Central City Concern (CCC) announced that through a joint effort, Central City Concern has finalized the contract to purchase a building in Portland's central city to provide treatment and temporary housing for people experiencing substance use disorders. The contract was finalized in less than two  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: * * * OHSU human trial examines effects of the botanical Gotu kola on biomarkers in blood, brain scans * * * Dietary supplements line store shelves, and some plants used in these supplements have been consumed for millennia to cure a variety of human ills. Yet, consumers seeking relief for health conditions and diseases may wonder if they're truly effective. Starting with a botanical  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Oregon State University issued the following university news on Jan. 2, 2024: Two scholars with Ivy League ties will speak Jan. 22 at Oregon State University about the need for universities to lead the way in reviving the art of civil discourse in a society increasingly characterized by division and confrontation. Cornel West, who teaches at Union Theological Seminary and formerly was a professor at Harvard University and Princeton University, and Robert G  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 5 -- The Oregon Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: Today, the Oregon Secretary of State released the results of the audit of Oregon Housing and Community Services' distribution of Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. The audit was requested in December 2021 by then-Legislative Housing Committee Chairs House Majority Leader Julie Fahey (D - Eugene & Veneta) and Senator Kayse Jama (D - Portland). "OHCS had an e  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 3 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: Today, Senate President Rob Wagner (D-Lake Oswego) is announcing that Barry Pack will join the Senate President's Office as Chief of Staff starting January 22. Barry brings decades of experience to the position and will have a central role in guiding the Senate through the upcoming 2024 legislative session. "Barry is a proven leader who knows how to get things done for the people of Oregon,  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 6 -- The Oregon Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2024: Today, the Governor officially announced that 3 companies - Microchip Technology, HP, and Intel - will receive grants to grow their businesses in Oregon following a historic, bipartisan push from lawmakers to incentivize new investment and jobs. Based on initial projections, assuming all grants applied for are awarded, they are expected to generate $40 billion in new investments and more than  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 5 -- The Oregon Senate Democrats issued the following news release: In response to a recent report from the Portland Police Bureau on their efforts to stop illegal street racing and street takeovers and the new consequences for taking part in those activities implemented by Senate Bill 615, Senator Chris Gorsek (D - Gresham) released the following statement. "I was extremely encouraged to see the action the Portland Police Bureau took over the holiday weekend to stop illega  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 3 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news on Jan. 2, 2024: Adrienne L. Thompson, a partner in Troutman Pepper's Energy practice, has been appointed to office managing partner in Portland, effective January 1, 2024. "I am honored for the opportunity to lead, and I am committed to furthering the vision of those who served before me, including Lara Skidmore, who founded our office," Thompson said. "To that end, I will continue to uphold our values of colla  more