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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Health Authority is awarding about $97.1 million in additional federal funding to improve the health and well-being of Oregon's rural communities this year. These grants will support 136 new projects across all counties in the state. This announcement brings Oregon's total awarded for rural health initiatives to about $175.3 The post Oregon Health Authority secures $97.1M in federal funding for rural health initiatives appeared first on KTVZ.

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division, is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old, Jaylynn Rose O'Hara, who is believed to be in danger. Jaylynn Rose O'Hara went missing from Eugene near Alton Baker Park on June 29th. She is suspected to be in the areas The post MISSING CHILD: ODHS seeks help in locating Jaylynn Rose O’Hara, believed to be in danger appeared first on KTVZ.

Salem, Ore.  — During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Paid Leave Oregon is reminding workers they may qualify for paid family leave when they need time away from work to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s [...]

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon employers have an alternative to traditional layoffs through the Work Share program administered by the Oregon Employment Department. This initiative helps businesses reduce short-term costs and retain skilled employees by allowing them to reduce staff hours. Employees participating in Work Share receive partial Unemployment Insurance benefits to offset their reduced The post Oregon’s Work Share program offers layoff alternative for employers appeared first on

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon employers considering layoffs can turn to the Oregon Employment Department’s Work Share program to reduce short-term costs and retain skilled employees. When business slows down, participating employers can reduce staff hours but continue [...]