American politician, Oregon governor since 2023
A mix of patient debt relief measures, state programs, and looming federal policy shifts are reshaping how Americans access care. New data show rising affordability concerns and the potential for more funding to cushion rural hospitals and emergency services.
Fire officials report multiple wildfires across the Western U.S. have intensified, with the Old Trails Fire in Washington near Spokane expanding rapidly and prompting evacuations, while Oregon faces closures and near-term risk as crews contend with hot, dry, windy conditions.