AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Care in Oregon: Sen. Ron Wyden kicked off his “Reimagining Health Care for America” hearings in Eugene, pushing Medicare for all as Oregonians face possible Medicaid churn starting Jan. 2027, with Lane County residents warning that local provider shortages are a major barrier. Public Health Alerts: Oregon Health Authority flagged a measles exposure at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center’s ER waiting area in Gresham (Aug. 8, 9:18–11:24 a.m.), urging people to check vaccination status and watch for symptoms. Wildfire Watch: Firefighters stopped forward progress of the Bologna Fire near Kimberly, while the Grasshopper Fire continues to threaten homes as winds shift and embers spread. Water Quality: Hermiston City Council approved steps to remove PFAS from drinking water, including treatment upgrades and well decommissioning, with funding applications due soon. Eastern Oregon Environment: Madison Ranches agreed to a $6.2M settlement in a nitrate groundwater contamination case affecting parts of Umatilla and Morrow counties. Local Life & Safety: A 20-year-old died after slipping from the top of South Falls at Silver Falls State Park while posing for photos; and a one-day-only Seahawks Super Bowl documentary screening is set for Aug. 14 at select Oregon-area theaters.
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