California lawmakers are rushing to extend the state’s landmark cap-and-trade climate program through 2045 amid opposition from unions and industry.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order on Monday to ensure new state buildings larger than 10,000 square feet are built to withstand a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.

Alexandra Stillman, Mayor of Arcata, CA joins the Exchange.

Emergency leaders frequently stress that, when disaster strikes, people should be prepared to rely on themselves, but the 2020 Labor Day fires prompted state leaders to change how they handle emergency response.

Glenn Medical Center’s ‘heartbreaking’ closure will put 150 people out of work and send rural patients to neighboring counties for care.

Oregon Board of Pharmacy says clearer guidelines from federal government may not be in place until mid-September.

Lawmakers have varying plans for what to do with their per diem, their daily allowance, during the next two weeks.

The Trump administration is taking its immigration crackdown to the health care safety net.

The former CEO of the Yurok Telecommunications Corporation pleaded guilty to embezzling tribal and federal funds. Prosecutors say she used her executive role to divert tribal money.

The California Energy Commission decided last week to suspend its ability to impose a profit cap on gasoline refiners for the next five years.

A year ago, the Jackson County District Attorney forwarded information to state officials, requesting a review of potential fraud, theft and misconduct by past and current employees at Jackson County Fire District 5.

The states' Democratic governors offered few specifics Wednesday as to how they hope the Western Health Alliance could influence which vaccines will be available in their states.