A majority of some 380 striking nurses at Providence Medford Medical Center have rejected the health care system's latest contract offer, joining thousands of other nurses around the state who remain on strike going into their fifth week. It is the largest healthcare worker strike in Oregon history.
Obituaries

Obituary: Terry Frosini

Obituary: Terry Frosini, 79, passed peacefully in his home in Ashland, Oregon, a place he has always loved, on Jan. 31. After the Peace Corps, he became a freelance videographer, making documentaries and commercials for organizations all around the U.S., and was an accomplished artist.

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Health

Nurses at 7 Providence hospitals reject latest offer

Nurses at seven Providence hospitals across the state have voted to reject a tentative agreement that would have ended a nearly month-long strike. Due to weather conditions since Tuesday, nurses at Providence Medford have until Saturday to finish voting on their proposed deals.

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Crossword: Black History Matters #01

This week’s crossword: local movements and biases. Solve it directly in the article or download a PDF to print. Next week’s crossword: “Peak Performances.” More crosswords under the Culture menu.

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