Wyden urges HHS to require mandatory cybersecurity defenses for large health care companies
Washington, D.C. – Following UnitedHealth Group (UHG) ransomware cyberattack, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., urged the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to immediately mandate systemically important health care companies to improve their cybersecurity practices,
Wyden, Merkley press Navient to cancel loans of borrowers scammed by for-profit colleges, servicer misconduct
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined seven colleagues in urging student loan servicer Navient to cancel decades-old private student loans pushed onto borrowers attending fraudulent, for-profit colleges. “We write
Horner Named 1st Team All-America, First in 42 Years
via Oregon Tech Athletic Communications KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Oregon Tech catcher Tyler Horner was named a first-team NAIA All-American, as the American Baseball Coaches Association, the NAIA Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings announced the annual postseason awards. Horner
OHA issues health advisory for D River Beach
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with the water in
Mazama senior will be first graduate from school’s Newcomer Program
When Alexia Aguilar transferred to Mazama High School in March, the senior spoke no English. This Friday, the 19-year-old will walk across the stage at Viking Field and receive her high school diploma, ready to take the
Falcons Open With 11-1 Road Loss
MEDFORD, Ore – On Tuesday, the Klamath Falls Falcons (0-1) began the season with an 11-1 loss against the Medford Mustangs (1-0). The Mustangs got an early jump on the Falcons, scoring a pair of runs in
Three Lady Owls Named to NAIA All-America Softball Team
via Oregon Tech Athletic Communications KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Three Oregon Tech players were honored this afternoon as members of the NAIA Softball All-America Team, announced by the national office. Shortstop Kaila Mick was selected as a first-team pick,
Wisconsin AG charges three Trump associates in fake electors case
Three associates of former President Donald Trump associates, who were allegedly tied to Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, have been charged with forgery in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed felony charges against
President Biden signs executive order banning migrants who cross southern border illegally
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed a new executive order on immigration that bars asylum to migrants who cross the southern border unlawfully, and temporarily shut down asylum requests once the average number of daily encounters tops
Lainey Wilson invited by Reba McEntire to join Grand Ole Opry
Lainey Wilson will become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry after receiving a surprise invitation to join the Opry family from longtime Opry member Reba McEntire. McEntire extended the honor after Wilson after she performed