Union Commissioners Pass First Reading of Zoning Changes
The Union County Board of Commissioners has passed the first reading of an ordinance which proposes changes to zoning laws to allow additional dwelling units in several rural zones. The ordinance would enable ADUs under conditional use review in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones. While some residents raised concerns about potential impacts on […]
Read MoreHealth Insurance Rate Hike Reduced
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has revised its preliminary health insurance rate hike for 2025, lowering the average increase from 9.3% to 8.1% for individual market plans. The decision follows public hearings and an actuarial review. In the small group market, average rate increases were adjusted from 12.3% to 12.2%. The Oregon Reinsurance Program […]
Read MoreHospital in the Clear
The Oregon State Hospital has been cleared from its ‘immediate jeopardy’ status by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This follows issues related to hourly checks on patient wellness, which were addressed by new administrative procedures. The investigation, prompted by the unexpected death of a patient in May, is ongoing. An official CMS statement […]
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