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Oregon

New features on OHA hospital dashboard provide insight on commercial health insurer spending trends

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released an updated interactive dashboard this month that shows how much commercial insurance companies paid Oregon hospitals for common procedures in 2022. This dashboard also shows how those payments differ […]

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Washington

State unemployment rate drops slightly in August

OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added an estimated 1,600 jobs (seasonally adjusted), and the August unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.8%. “Washington employers continue to add jobs, with significant variation from one industry to the next,” said […]

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Washington

Youth Fire Safety

Olympia – As the new school year starts, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urges educators and parents to teach children about fire safety and their responsibilities during a fire. It is vital for kids to recognize […]

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National / International

Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union. “Unfortunately, neither major candidate was able to make serious […]