Bookmark Emergency careGeneral NewsHealthOregon The Closure of Maternity Wards in Rural Hospitals: Pregnant Women Seek Closer Proximity for Childbirth by Andrew Wright September 17, 2023 September 17, 2023 This comprehensive article delves into the crisis facing rural maternity care as hospitals shut down labor and delivery units. It explores the factors behind these closures, the risks posed to …
Bookmark Access to health careGeneral NewsMedicationMental healthOregonU.S. News Oregon Initiates Legal Access to Psilocybin with Strong Public Interest and Anticipation for Enhanced Mental Health Treatment by Ethan Kim September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023 This comprehensive article explores Oregon’s pioneering initiative in legalizing psilocybin services, examining its impact on mental health care, public response, and regulatory landscape. It also looks at similar movements in …
Bookmark ArchiveGeneral NewsOregonWeekend Reads Advancements in Oregon’s Legalization of Psilocybin Therapy Nears Operational Phase by Joshua Brown September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023 Oregon’s initiative to legalize therapeutic psilocybin advances as the first facilitators receive state licenses. Stakeholders invest heavily, yet concerns rise over the slow pace of service center and lab licensing. …
Bookmark Clinical trialsGeneral NewsMedicationOregonU.S. News Thousands sign up to experience magic mushrooms as Oregon’s novel psilocybin experiment takes off by Sophia Chen September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023 In Oregon, a novel venture involving psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, has gained considerable traction. Epic Healing Eugene, Oregon’s inaugural licensed psilocybin service center, commenced its operations in …
Bookmark General NewsOregonPortlandSalemU.S. News Individual Charged with Attempted Murder Arrested After Escaping Psychiatric Facility and Becoming Trapped in Muddy Pond by Joshua Brown September 2, 2023 September 2, 2023 Individual facing attempted murder charges escapes Oregon psychiatric facility while heavily restrained, only to be apprehended after becoming ensnared in a muddy pond in Portland. Police investigation underway.
Bookmark Donald TrumpForestsGeneral NewsOregonTrumpU.S. News Violation of Laws Found in Trump-era Rule Allowing Logging of Old-Growth Forests, Judge States by Michael Nguyen September 1, 2023 September 1, 2023 Legal Verdict: Trump-era forest rule change permitting logging violates laws, says judge. Environmental impact questioned.
Bookmark CrimeGeneral NewsOregonSalemU.S. News Escape Occurs at Oregon Psychiatric Hospital as Patient Drives Away Despite Heavy Restraints by Lucas Garcia August 31, 2023 August 31, 2023 Escape from Oregon Psychiatric Hospital: Patient flees in shackles, driving stolen van; authorities issue alert.
Bookmark General NewsOregonU.S. News Oregon Man, Previously Charged with Abducting a Woman, Unsuccessfully Attempts Jail Escape, Officials Report by Michael Nguyen August 26, 2023 August 26, 2023 Oregon man Negasi Zuberi, already accused of kidnapping and imprisoning a woman, made an unsuccessful jailbreak attempt, says Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. New charges of attempted escape and disorderly conduct …
Bookmark Climate changeFiresGeneral NewsHawaiiNatural disastersOregonStormsU.S. NewsWeatherWildfires What’s driving Maui’s devastating fires, and how climate change is fueling those conditions by Sophia Chen August 10, 2023 August 10, 2023 This article explores the complex factors contributing to Maui’s wildfires, including strong winds, dry vegetation, and the influence of climate change.
Bookmark AP Top NewsClimateFiresGeneral NewsHawaiiHonoluluOregonWildfires Wildfire on Maui kills at least 6, damages over 270 structures as it sweeps through historic town by Ryan Lee August 10, 2023 August 10, 2023 Wildfire devastates Maui, killing at least 6 and destroying over 270 structures, forcing residents to flee. Fueled by strong winds, the blaze continues.