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[rachelroams]

Summer Travel Tips on KGW News!

It was great joining KGW-TV’s “Hello, Rose City!” today to talk summer travel! If you’re still TBD on your summer travel plans, check out my segment: https://bit.ly/RachelRoamsKGW.

If you’d like to watch the *full* show, you can catch it tonight at 7:30 PM on KGW+ (KGW’s streaming channel on ROKU and Amazon Fire TV).

Here's to summer adventures!

[journalworldwide]

Kotek Appoints a New Director to the Oregon Health Authority

Oregon Health Authority: New years bring new appointments to important positions, including the position of executive director of the Oregon Health Authority. James Schroeder has been sworn in as the next governor of Oregon, and he is immediately working to address some of the state's most pressing issues.

New Director Is Appointed By Kotek To The Oregon Health Authority

On his first day as leader, Schroeder outlined the issues that are most important to him: affordable housing, affordable health coverage, and mental health care. Schroeder began his career as a primary care physician, but he most recently served as Chief Executive Officer for Health Share of Oregon. He was appointed to his current position as Director of the Oregon Health Authority by Governor Tina Kotek. Patrick Allen, who had been the department's head for the previous five years before resigning on January 2 to become the state of New Mexico's secretary of health, has been succeeded by Schroeder.

Schroeder took over as head of the agency on January 10, and he began his tenure by outlining the state's primary shortcomings. Hospitals are overcrowded with patients suffering from respiratory viruses, and others are unable to be discharged due to the need for mental health treatment or long-term care. Furthermore, he claimed that illegal drugs such as methamphetamine and fentanyl were to blame for the state's deteriorating mental health as well as the deaths that were occurring there. Schroeder also brought to light problems within the Oregon Health Plan, the state's Medicaid insurance program. He made it clear that he is concerned about people who are denied coverage despite only minor changes to their income. As the federal government's pandemic funding continues to dwindle, he has called on other organisations to step up to fill the void. Under his direction, the new head of OHA established the following priorities for the organization: Maintain coverage for those who already have it through the OHP, and work to ensure that families in vulnerable situations have other options when pandemic funds are depleted. Implement a modified version of the state's Medicaid program. Assist communities across the state in developing mental health treatment that is tailored to the specific needs of each area. Schroeder wants OHA to focus more on providing preventative medicine to at-risk groups, such as check-ups and immunisations, and on making these services more accessible to OHP members. He also wants OHA to lower the cost of these treatments. Eradicating health disparities, he believes, is a critical component of this commitment to preventative health. https://twitter.com/KGWNews/status/1613028184278155265 The second goal outlined by Schroeder is the driving force behind the majority of the work that needs to be done. The state's revised Medicaid plan is in effect until 2027 and includes a variety of provisions. Its mission is to expand the number of services available to homeless people and historically marginalised communities. It is also intended to improve the overall quality of life for residents of the area by ensuring that people can keep their coverage despite temporary changes in their eligibility. Final Lines: Till Then, keep yourself updated with all the latest news from our website journalworldwide.com. Read Also:- Woman Shot By Parolee Sues Oregon Youth Authority For Negligence According to the Oregon State Economy, Construction Jobs Are at Historic Highs     Read the full article

[andrewallenreynolds]

The sunrise this morning was fire. Mt. Hood from Willamette Blvd in North Portland. Photographed with a Sony a7R IV and 100-400 GM lens. ⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ #cloudscape #dawn #landscapephotography #mountain #naturelover #skylovers #sunrise #sunrise_sunset #sunrise_sunset_photogroup #sunrise_sunsets #sunrise_sunsets_aroundworld #sunrisephotography #sunrises #view #kgwnews #katutv #koin6 #fox12 #fox12oregon #portland #oregon #pnw #mthood #portlandsunrise #sonyalpha #sonya7r4 #sonya7riv #pdx #portlandoregon #fireinthesky (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CackNWPFsl2/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ctotherizzle-blog]

Mt. Hood, I never get tired of seeing this beauty. 🌲🗻🌲 #oregonneedsnofilter #mthood 📷: @sweetbeast1 . . #kgwnews #pdx #wanderlust #pacificnorthwestlife #oregon #portland #westcoast (at Portland, Oregon)

[jdduran]

Newsflash | 💪🏽🎥📺 A couple of weeks ago I had the amazing opportunity to be featured in a news story that covers the @adapt_training fitness camp I’ve been attending for the past few weeks, along with a story on my own personal life. The story is projected to air TONIGHT 8/30/19 on @kgwnews channel 8 at 5:10pm PST!! So if you can please tune in that’d be awesome! However, if you’re unable to do so no worries, I will post a link to the story during a later time. Huge shoutout and thanks to @adapt_training for hosting such a great camp thus far, and special thanks to the homie Jon from KGW for wanting to feature me for this exciting story. Can’t wait for y’all to see it!! 🤙🏽 PC 📷: Dad #news #kgwnews #summer2019 #health #fitness #blessed (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1zoLi-H6Ov/?igshid=103lc844ljxqu

[evoscooters]

His and Hers Classic HD Fulfillment order. The look good coming and going! No license, no registration, no insurance. Ride our all electric scooters anywhere it is permissible to ride a bike (street, bike lane, bike path, etc). See link in bio for our Go Green Summer Sale which ends Labor Day! . . . . #portlandoregon #portlandor #pnw #pdxnow #pnwlife #pdxlife #washingtonstate #astoriaoregon  #seattlewashington #pdx #pdxlife #portlandnw #pdxnow #portlandia #hillsborooregon #westlinn #oregoncity #hillsboro #lakeoswegooregon #portlandia #newberg #wilsonville #lakeoswego #pearldistrict #koin6 #kgwnews #fox12oregon #visitcentraloregon https://www.instagram.com/p/CTNhGN7vpWV/?utm_medium=tumblr

[visionvulk]

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Hey everyone. This is an important message from Sasha Roiz on Instagram Stories. Please tune and help support the talented men and women who work in Oregon Fil, TV & Theater. Together4Oregon. One Night Only Live Fundraiser event to help out unemployed Oregonians workers across Oregon due the pandemic. Tomorrow Saturday July 18th 2020 in KGWNews at 7PM (PTS) oregon Wide. Streaming: https://t.co/MG4WhR8ECS?amp=1

[thebelmontgoats]

It's #GivingTuesday tomorrow and we're inviting you to donate to our 2019 #GoatFundMe campaign! We want to get ahead of our some of current expenses, maintain our upkeep costs, and get some overhead to start being able to do more of the fun things we've been talking about. All of the details are at the GoFundMe page that can be found HERE We'd love it if you would consider us for a holiday donation, a gift in someone's name, or as a tax-deductible write-off for the end of the year. We are a registered 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization that is completely volunteer run and runs solely on donations from our amazing community! We're hoping to raise $10K - Please donate if you can, and and most importantly: share our link with individuals and organizations that might be interested! One share gets more eyes on our campaign, so that makes a difference! Thanks also to @koin6 and @kgwnews for being willing to cover our campaign! 

[silentsantu2]

Rainbow Columbia River Gorge. @getolympus . . . . . . #worldshotz #worldsharescouncil #columbiarivergorge #vistahouse #pacificnorthwest #oregonexplored #jj_oregon #ig_oregon #loveoregon #pnwonderland #pnwadventures #oregonisbeautiful #landscaping #kgwnews #kgwweather @fox12oregon @katutv #deafphotographer #benroletsgo #viaadventure #wonderfuloregon (at Vista House At Crown Point) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQK1iZPBbd3/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ceoofdirtynawlins]

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#kgwnews @brenboy503 with @kgwnews @cassidyquinntv · · · @brenboy503 Pt. 2 🚨 So excited for my upcoming album to drop! This is my 4th project and I’ve titled it B.A.R.S (Brendon Anthony Reyes Spits) BARS! Cuz that’s wtf I dooouuuu 😎 BIG s/o to @cassidyquinntv and @kgwnews for having us on the show! #portlandhiphop #kgw (at KGW-TV) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt2RCNTFX7g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14sbkf5264rax

[wwelivestream247]

I got a wrestling lesson from WWE's Jeff Hardy

I got a wrestling lesson from WWE’s Jeff Hardy

Click Here to See WWE Live Stream Event (SmackDown) WWE Smackdown Reside was in Portland at the Moda Center, so Cassidy Quinn got a lesson through the Jeff Hardy, aka The particular Charismatic Enigma.

#TonightWithCassidy #WWE #SDLive

Thank you for watching the videos https://wwe.host Team

[one-horn-to-rule-them-all-blog]

Another one after adjusting the white balance #eclipse #canon #kgwnews

[ctotherizzle-blog]

Above the city... 97°, but still a photo op. #portland #sunday . . #maniloveoregon #mthood #kgwnews #kgwweather #photoop #pdx #nikon @sweetbeast1 (at Pittock Mansion)

[photosbylmb]

My humble abode has icicles! I love winter. Stay warm, cozy, and safe everyone!! #momentofcalm #pdx #snowpocalypse #kgwnews #kgwweather (at Portland, Oregon)

[urbanadventureleague]

Woo hoo! Emee aka @gothic-disney-moms-in-space rode downtown to represent Portland Tweed Ride on @kgwnews I don’t see the piece online yet (a search for Tweed brings up some older bits) so hopefully it’s up soon! #tweedride #tweedrun #pdxtweed #tweedpdx #tweedpdx2019

[jlsonfire]

Who all are going to their State's Capital Building, for the, Nationwide Protests to Stop Wild Horse & Burro Roundups on April 23? Let's see a show of hands🙋‍♀️ Hopefully many of you will be going! Anyone from Oregon? Hope to see you there🐎🐎🐎♡ Our Beloved Wild Horses & Burros, need our Voices, Now more than ever!!! • • • • #betheirvoice #saveourwildhorses #saveourburros #saveourmustangs #nomoreroundups #haltthehelicopters #befierce #bestrong #protesttostop #wildhorseadvocate #wildandfree #mustangsofinstagram #wildburrosofarizona #staywyld #letthembe #stoptheblmroundups #staywyld #raw_country #wildwildwest #americaswildhorses #keepitwild #westernhorseman #capitalcommunitymedia @ccmediasalem #kslm @kslmradio #kgwtv @@kgwnews #fox12kptv @fox12oregon #kointv @koin6 @cbsmornings @nbcnews @abcnews @foxnews #1430kykn @newsmakersatnoon #mypnwlife #wildhoofbeats (at Oregon State Capitol) https://www.instagram.com/p/CadVdY9vDzh/?utm_medium=tumblr