How Hispanics in Oregon Fare in Health Care

How Hispanics in Oregon Fare in Health Care

Hispanics in Oregon have mixed health care outcomes, according to The Commonwealth Fund 2026 State Health Disparities Report. On overall health system performance, Oregon’s Hispanic population earned a percentile score of 52, ranking 11th among 48 states with...
Food classes help Coastal Latino communities

Food classes help Coastal Latino communities

Oregon State University Extension Service has formed a partnership with Food Share of Lincoln County and other non-profits behind a cooking charity project called Cooking Matters. This program includes cooking instructional seminars and informational visits to local...
Oregon makes top 10 on small business survey

Oregon makes top 10 on small business survey

By Oregon Hispanic Business Association, Oregon has made it into the top 10 for small businesses, according to a report by Homebase, a software company based in San Francisco. The findings show that the number of employees working in small businesses in Oregon...
Hotel’s still hurting, some closing

Hotel’s still hurting, some closing

By Oregon Hispanic Business Association, Portland’s hotel scene is struggling to find its footing after the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the notable casualties is the Society Hotel, an upscale establishment that has announced its closure this year. In contrast, nearby...
Small business health insurance rates continue to climb

Small business health insurance rates continue to climb

A recent report by the National Federation of Independent Business about the lack of affordable health insurance reveals what many business owners already know –  providing health insurance for employees is getting increasingly more expensive.. This year Oregon small...