Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick
The Register-Guard
Eugene, OR, United States
Contact Tatiana
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Tatiana:
Proposed changes to Oregon's 25-year-old Death with Dignity Act could expand access
A bill in the Oregon Legislature would expand Death with Dignity Act to apply to out-of-state visitors and reduce the waiting period for medication. → Read More
Death doulas, volunteers help Oregonians die on their own terms
In 1997, the state became the first to legalize Death with Dignity, physician-assisted dying for people with terminal illnesses. → Read More
Fort Stevens State Park beached sperm whale killed by ship, officials determine
News of beached whales in Oregon is inevitably greeted with jokes about dynamite. But these days, park staff tends to let nature take its course. → Read More
'Tripledemic' came home for the holidays, continues to circulate, strain Oregon hospitals
Over the holiday season, households and health care providers dealt with the impacts of ongoing COVID-19 cases, influenza and RSV. → Read More
Three Rivers Foundation to award more than $1 million to Oregon nonprofits
The foundation is the charitable arm of Three Rivers Casino Resort, established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. → Read More
5-year-old dead, 5 others injured in crash near Willamette Pass
The highway was closed for about 6 hours Sunday night while the crash was investigated. → Read More
'A cry for help from the cities': Vinis explains how mayors united in homelessness pitch
Mayors across the state described a need that has outstripped their cities’ capacity and argued that direct and ongoing funds are needed. → Read More
Election 2022: Measure 111 asks Oregon voters to decide if health care is a human right
If voters pass Measure 111, it would be up to the Oregon Legislature to determine how to fulfill the obligation. → Read More
Eugene nonprofit mobile home manufacturer hopes to be a national model
A new Eugene nonprofit hopes to breathe new life into a former steel plant by bringing in more than 100 workers to make mobile homes. → Read More
Is Oregon22 will bring tens of thousands to Eugene. What's being done to mitigate COVID?
Lane County's Senior Public Health Officer is encouraging people to stay on top of all their vaccinations ahead of the influx of global visitors. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccines for kids younger than 5 making their way around the state
State health officials estimate there are about 230,000 Oregonians between 6 months and 5 years old who are now eligible for vaccination. → Read More
Oregon abortion-rights advocates warn of what could come with Supreme Court decision
A Planned Parenthood official warned Oregonians they should “stay engaged, pay attention and don’t feel safe” during a press event Tuesday. → Read More
Oregon coronavirus masking rule drops March 19. Here’s what you need to know
Will businesses still be allowed to enforce masking? What about schools and other public places? All your masking questions answered. → Read More
From when to test to how to get one, here's what to know about COVID-19 testing kits
When should you use a rapid antigen test vs. a PCR test? How reliable are they? Other things to know. → Read More
As nation vies for its blueprint, Eugene-based CAHOOTS launches mobile crisis response 101 course
“We were receiving lots of interest about our program, more so than we knew what to do with,” Abbey Carlstrom, with CAHOOTS, said. → Read More
Lane County Sheriff's Office asking public for help finding 47-year-old missing man
Shane Eldor Sprenger, 47, has been missing since Nov. 3. He was last known to be near the Blue River Reservoir area possibly mushroom picking. → Read More
COVID-19 booster shots now available to more Marion, Polk residents
Here's who is eligible for a booster shot and where to get one in Marion and Polk counties. → Read More
SNAP recipients to see permanent increase of about $36 a person per month in October
This permanent increase is the result of federal changes to the Thrifty Food Plan. → Read More
Oregon to require medical examiners to note when someone dies while homeless
The hope is that this process will help lawmakers and advocates understand the scope of the sometimes deadly impacts of homelessness. → Read More
Resources for landlords, tenants as rent moratorium ends
The state bar is concerned about Oregonians’ ability to access legal help, as lawyers specializing in landlord/tenant law are fully booked. → Read More