Latest from Lucille McNamara
Oregon Individual Health Insurance Rates to Jump 21.6% in 2027 as Medical Costs Rise
Across-the-board increases of up to 21.6% in health insurance coverage will add another layer of financial strain on Oregonians in 2027.
Nearly 68,000 Oregon Workers Hold Jobs Highly Exposed to AI Disruption, Study Finds
A frighteningly long list of occupations highly exposed to potential AI disruption has been revealed, covering nearly 68,000 people in the Oregon workforce.
Phil and Penny Knight Commit Record $1 Billion to Create University of Oregon Engineering College
Oregon billionaire businessman Phil Knight and his wife Penny have committed a record $1 billion to the University of Oregon (UO) to establish an engineering college.
Oregon’s Corporate Health Care Ban Goes National as Congress Introduces Similar Bill
Following in Oregon’s footsteps, Congress has introduced the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act to stop private equity firms, insurance companies, or other…
Coos County Bookkeeper Accused of Embezzling More Than $300,000 From Local Business
A Coos County bookkeeper has been arrested on allegations of embezzling more than $300,000.
Eugene Builder Admits Taking More Than $850,000 for Newport Townhouses That Were Never Built
A Eugene builder, who defrauded owners of vacant lots in Newport of more than $850,000, is now facing 20 years in prison.
Broken Sprinklers and Electrical Hazards at Centennial Mills Were Documented by Portland Fire & Rescue Before the Blaze
Portland Fire & Rescue had already identified fire and safety concerns at the Centennial Mills building before the eight-story flour mill was engulfed by fire on August…
Oregon Public Schools Lose 9,000 Students as Districts Face Budget Cuts and Closures
Public schools are hemorrhaging students as seven of Oregon’s 10 largest school districts record their lowest enrollment levels in at least 17 years.
