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Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley says he’s increasingly concerned about federal policies' impact on affordability in Oregon.

Monday thousands will find out where they are in line for a spot at Seattle’s first social housing building.

KUOW’s [ANN-uh BOY-koh WHY-rock] Anna Boiko-Weyrauch reports

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A roundtable of Eugene and Springfield business owners and advocates said Friday they were struggling to make ends meet amidst rising prices and changing federal policies.

Researchers at the University of Washington are testing a type of GLP-1 medication used for weight loss to see if it can help treat alcohol addiction.

Bend is imposing a fee on the installation of natural gas appliances in some new residential construction.

Today [Friday] is the deadline to apply for a spot at Seattle’s first social housing apartment building. KUOW’s Anna Boiko-Weyrauch [ANN-uh BOY-koh WHY-rock] reports the demand is overwhelming.

Researchers at the University of Washington are joining an international drug trial to see if a popular weight loss drug can help curb alcohol cravings.

In the past, when rural doctors needed advice, they could telephone colleagues in bigger cities.

But one Eastern Washington doctor says no one is taking his calls.

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It’s been three years since a proposed solar park in Linn County met fierce push back from local residents. As Alejandro Figueroa reports, the solar company behind it is now moving the project forward.

A Eugene man is offering a thousand dollars for the return of a diary he says belonged to his grandfather who fought in World War II. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports.

Outro: Photos of the diary and its contents can be seen at KLCC-dot-org. Be advised some images may disturb viewers.