Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been identified in Oregon for the first time this year, according to the Oregon Health Authority.

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Older adults and immunocompromised people can be at higher risk for developing serious illness or death, the Oregon Health Authority said.

Heat-related illnesses can affect anyone. Officials say prolonged exposure to extreme heat without relief can cause health issues ranging from mild to severe and, in some cases, even death.

When Matt Thierfelder began his career as a Vancouver firefighter in 1994, the weight of unspoken rules hung over him: Don’t show weakness and don’t be vulnerable.

Governor Tina Kotek has declared drought emergencies in both Baker and Lincoln counties, directing state agencies to step in ...

The Oregon Military Museum in Clackamas will finally reopen to the public after closing for renovations in 2009.

Republicans' new tax cut and policy bill will cost Oregon's Medicaid program around $27 billion. © 2025 American City ...

Rep. Val Hoyle, a Democrat from Springfield, said the bill will reduce the state’s access to healthcare and imperil Oregon’s ...

Every year on Independence Day, I begin reading a book that pertains to our nation’s founding or significant history.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump to move forward with shrinking the federal workforce. The move is notable as much for the outcome as for the ...

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