PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 15 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU Knight Cancer Institute receives record $2 billion commitment from Phil and Penny Knight The largest single donation ever made to a U.S. university, college or academic health center will transform cancer care * Phil and Penny Knight announced today a record-breaking $2 billion gift to the Oregon Health & Science University's Knight Cancer Institute to transform the future of cancer care   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 14 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU neuroscientist achieves rare distinction, earns $5.4 million award Eric Gouaux becomes rare two-time recipient of Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award By Erik Robinson Eric Gouaux, Ph.D., a neuroscientist with an exceptional record of accomplishment at Oregon Health & Science University, has earned a rare distinction as a two-time recipient of the Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award.  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 16 (TNSjou) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Thousands of kids in mental health crisis are stuck for days in hospital emergency rooms, study finds OHSU researchers find 1 in 10 Medicaid-enrolled youths in crisis languish in emergency rooms nationwide By Erik Robinson America's youth mental health crisis has escalated to the point that thousands of children primarily suffering from suicide-related behaviors and depression are stu  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 12 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * PSU Researchers Release Final Report in Landmark Project Exploring Impacts of Measure 110 Decriminalization Portland State University researchers have released the final findings in a three-year project examining the impacts of multiple drug policy shifts including Measure 110 which decriminalized drug possession in Oregon. The report is released in the wake of a significant policy reversal: Oregon  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 12 -- The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, Olympia, has issued an order (Docket No. UE-250311) requiring PacifiCorp dba Pacific Power and Light Co., Portland, Oregon, to amend its Low-Income Bill Assistance program. The decision, outlined in the "Order Requiring PacifiCorp to Amend and Refile Tariffs; Issue Customer Notice", was made to ensure the program aligns with state laws and the practices of other utilities. The order focuses on the method by   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Water quality swimming advisory issued for ocean-side site in Dare County * An advisory against swimming was posted today at an ocean-side site in Dare County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state's and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality standards. The advisory is fo  more