‘Bendable’ hopes to shift the cost of psilocybin treatment away from patients
Psilocybin therapy is projected to cost between $2,000 and $4,000 per session or more as Oregon care providers begin seeing their first patients. But Bendable Therapy, a nonprofit based in Bend, plans to offer aid to help subsidize the cost for people who can’t otherwise afford it. (Anna Kaminski/Bend Bulletin)
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A landslide closes a one-mile stretch of Highway 20 in Eastern Oregon
Traffic officials say rocks, mud and other debris are blocking a one-mile stretch of the highway near the town of Juntura in Oregon’s Malheur County. Travelers need to use alternate routes between Burns and Vale, and they’re urged to stay on state highways. Utility lines are also down in the area. The debris slides happened late Sunday night, and the closure could last for several days. (OPB Staff)
Milton-Freewater in Eastern Oregon hosts its first Pride event
Community members in the small city of Milton-Freewater, northeast of Pendleton, gathered over the weekend to celebrate Pride Month. More and more cities east of the Cascades are hosting Pride events and parades to celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ people. Organizers in Milton-Freewater say they hope this weekend’s event is the first of many in the future. (Beau Glynn/East Oregonian)
What’s next in Oregon’s contract negotiations with state workers
Employees of the state of Oregon rallied last week with the help of their labor union, SEIU Local 503, demanding more sustainable workloads and raises to match the rate of inflation. The state has until the end of June to negotiate a new contract with its workers, who say they could strike if their needs aren’t met. (Shannon Sollitt/Salem Statesman Journal)
2 Eugene schools are still sharing a building, and patience is wearing thin
Kelly Middle School and the Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion School in Eugene moved into the same building in 2020 to make way for a new high school. It was supposed to be a temporary fix, but now any changes to the arrangement could come at a high cost. (Miranda Cyr/Eugene Register-Guard)
A new look for books at Portland’s Jason Lee Elementary
Jason Lee Elementary in Northeast Portland is getting a library makeover after winning a national award. The award comes from the Council of Great City Schools, a national group that includes 78 public school systems across the country, including Portland Public Schools. The “library makeover” will bring in more than 6,000 new books, plus a one-year license to an e-book program from Scholastic. Students will also receive a summer pack of 10 books to take home and read, according to the district. (Elizabeth Miller/OPB)