Both L.A. County and city are saddled with billions in unexpected costs. How come only one faces a $1-billion deficit?

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Oregon's unemployment rate has been steadily increasing over the last year. In March 2024, the unemployment rate was four-point-one percent. Last month, the unemployment rate was ...

In a letter Thursday addressed to all staff, Providence CEO Eric Wexler painted a sobering picture of Providence’s financial ...

Doctors, public health experts and propaganda researchers say the health and human services secretary is threading the needle ...

The Oregon State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the 2025 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant, a program now in its fourth year that aims to bolster local fire agencies' capabilities ...

Marie enjoyed gardening, attending Providence Bruins games, watching Boston Bruins hockey games, watching the Hallmark channel and attending craft fairs. Above all, Marie’s greatest joy in life ...

The United States has told its Group of Seven (G7) allies it would not back a statement condemning Russia's Palm Sunday missile strike on the city of Sumy because it wanted to "continue negotiations ...