New public access sites have opened along a post-dam Klamath River.

New public river access sites have opened along a post-dam Klamath. Jefferson Public Radio’s Justin Higginbottom reports on the opportunities to enjoy the free-flowing river.

Idaho continues to report some of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. N-W-P-B’s Rachel Sun has more.

Portland area emergency workers are unveiling new water safety tools before the weather warms up and people head out to Oregon’s rivers. Kristian Foden-Vencil reports.

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A bill to sharply limit corporate decision making in clinics and ban most healthcare non-compete agreements in Oregon cleared a key legislative committee Thursday.

KLCC’s Rebecca Hansen-White reports.

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As wildfire season approaches, fire experts at the University of Oregon are concerned about the availability of federal fire crews. KLCC’s Zac Ziegler [ZIG-ler] reports:

More than 85 student musicians and singers from the University of Oregon are participating in a cultural and musical exchange program in Costa Rica.

Tensions are rising in Salem, as lawmakers attempt to hammer out a deal to fund Oregon road and bridge projects. Dirk VanderHart reports.

Lawmakers in congress are currently considering legislation that would institute massive cuts to Medicaid, which could have severe effects in Washington state.

Officials at Washington's Talking Book and Braille Library say they should know in a few weeks what the impacts will be from state budget cuts. [KUOW C&C]