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President Donald Trump’s administration plans to halt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits next month, cutting off federal food assistance to nearly one-in-six Oregonians, Gov. Tina Kotek said Monday. The Oregon Department of Human Services began notifying more than 750,000 low-income residents — nearly half of whom are children and seniors — that they will not receive the benefits, known as …

This is the time of year when updated boosters for COVID-19 are typically available. But this year has been anything but typical. Here’s a look at what we know about where to get the shot in Oregon and Washington, who can get it — and what has happened with state and federal health agencies that are offering conflicting guidelines. FILE …

A Trump administration move to revoke a 16-year-old scientific finding that helped reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector could have “serious and far-reaching consequences” for Oregonians, state environmental regulators said. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality submitted formal comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday over its decision to revoke a 2009 endangerment finding. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek …

When the International Space Station needed an airtight membrane, NASA turned to Aerostar Tillamook. “There’s only been one air barrier ever certified by NASA to go to space,” said Aerostar business manager Kevin Tucker. “And we made it.” When Oregonians and others think about Tillamook, they generally picture cows or the Tillamook Creamery. Tucker said Oregonians generally aren’t aware there’s …

Oregonians who want a COVID-19 shot can now get one more easily at their local pharmacy. Oregon has formally broken from federal COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, adopting its own recommendations and a package of regulatory changes designed to remove barriers to vaccination. Pharmacists can now give COVID-19 shots to most people without a prescription and state-regulated health plans must cover them …

One of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical chains has walked back its offering of the COVID-19 vaccine to Oregonians without a prescription as pharmacies and the state government await clarity from a federal public health agency in the midst of political upheaval. Patients in Oregon and nationwide have struggled to make appointments for COVID boosters, which in recent years have been …

Sunday’s historic $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot went to winners in Missouri and Texas — but two Oregonians still won big this week on smaller lottery drawings. One person from Oregon was among the 20 winners of a $1 million Powerball prize drawing on Sunday. Oregon Lottery spokesperson Melanie Mesaros couldn’t immediately say on Sunday where the winning ticket was sold, …

Some Oregonians — including older residents and those with health conditions — who have tried to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine at a local pharmacy are being told they need a prescription. Why the sudden change? It’s the result of delayed approvals from a federal advisory council and longstanding state policies that defer to the feds on vaccine approval. The …

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Three Oregonians walked away with $50,000 prizes each following Monday’s Powerball drawing. The three winning tickets were sold in Clackamas, Damascus, and West Port, according to the Oregon Lottery. The identities of the lucky winners were not revealed. READ MORE | Powerball jackpot soars to $1.3 billion after no winner in Monday’s drawing Still, no Powerball …