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China Adds Risk‑Based Payments for Tough TB Cases

February 15, 2026

In China, treating tuberculosis that resists standard drugs is harder and costs more than usual cases. Until recently, the national payment system did not account for this extra difficulty. A pilot city in 2022 changed that rule by adding a risk adjustment to its diagnosis‑intervention packet pay

opinion

“City’s Money, Team’s Future: A Closer Look at the Moda Center Deal”

February 15, 2026

The city owns a 30‑year‑old arena that the Portland Trail Blazers call home. It is in need of a makeover to keep up with NBA standards. The mayor says the renovation will be energy‑efficient, but that is a side note to the main goal: upgrading the venue. The plan would use $75 million from a clea

environment

Climate Resilience Becomes Core Business in 2026

February 15, 2026

Corporate leaders are shifting focus from just cutting emissions to actually preparing for the storms and heat waves that are becoming more common. Recent discussions in boardrooms reveal that weather surprises can damage factories, disrupt delivery routes and make workers less productive. The

politics

Tax Cuts for Oregon Workers, Not the Rich

February 15, 2026

Oregon lawmakers are pushing a bill that would lower taxes for more than 200, 000 families and give a $25 million credit to local businesses that create good jobs. The proposal aims to fix the state’s budget gap created by federal tax cuts that largely benefited billionaires. If the current fede

lifestyle

Life in the Quiet Treasure Coast

February 15, 2026

A seasoned reporter has called the Treasure Coast her home for over three decades. She first arrived in 1995 to cover local towns, noticing a landscape that had yet to see the mall or major highway development. Beaches were still easy to reach, and parks offered simple walking paths. Her career has

sports

Pakistan Chooses Fielding, No Handshake with India

February 15, 2026

Salman Agha decided to field after winning the toss against India, but a handshake between the captains was skipped before the T20 World Cup Group A match. The game went ahead after Pakistan reversed a boycott that had been in support of Bangladesh, who declined to tour India over safety worries an

opinion

Maine’s Future: Energy Power or Vacation Spot?

February 15, 2026

The idea that Maine could become a cheap source of clean power for the rest of New England is not new. In the past, rail companies and later highways turned the state into a getaway for city folk. That model has worked well for tourism, but it left most of Maine’s natural beauty in private hands and

politics

A Fresh Look at the Upcoming GOP Race

February 15, 2026

Senator Dan Foreman faces a tough challenge from Rep. Lori McCann in the next primary. McCann has already proven she can win close contests, beating him by 200 votes in a three‑way race two years ago. In that same year, Foreman won by about 400 votes. The real test is the general election.

sports

College Sports in a New Money Game

February 15, 2026

Washington State University is now part of a fast‑moving world where athletes can earn money and transfer schools at will. The old rules that kept players in one place for years have been replaced by a free‑market system. Players can now enter the transfer portal and move whenever they want, as long

lifestyle

A Surprise Valentine: Love, Health, and Everyday Humor

February 15, 2026

It is rare to find a moment that feels like the right time and place for love. A woman who usually keeps her private life close to her chest has a secret she saved for herself. Now, on Valentine’s Day weekend, she finally shares it. She met a man after a work meeting with an older gentleman w