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If you flew a couple of times last year, or know someone who did, it shouldn’t surprise you that air travel was less reliable than in 2024. In fact, both cancellations and delays increased in 2025, leading to the worst on-time performance since 2014.

More than 100,000 flights were canceled by the largest U.S. operating carriers. Overall, nearly one-fourth of flights – about 1.66 million flights including delays, cancellations and diversions – did not arrive on time in 2025, according to new data from the Department of Transportation. While late departures can be annoying, late arrivals are what really matter when it comes to making connections or being on time for other plans.

An arrival that’s 60 minutes or more late can cross that threshold. Last year, one in 12 flights on the 10 largest airlines arrived an hour or more late.

Check out our new report, Plane Truth (in comments)

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Have you been affected by the high cost of prescription drugs? Attend an upcoming forum being hosted by Oregon's Prescription Drug Affordability Board!

Have you been affected by the high cost of prescription drugs? Attend an upcoming forum being hosted by Oregon's Prescription Drug Affordability Board!

Thinking about spring cleaning and wondering what to do with used clothes and linens? We have suggestions. Article linked in comments.

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a public interest advocate? In his first five months, OSPIRG associate Andrew Kiehlbauch:
Talked to hundreds of people
Traveled all the way across Oregon and back
Learned about out why health care is so expensive
Held a press conference
Helped fight food waste in Oregon
Appreciated the small moments

And mostly learned that there is no short answer to the question “what it’s like to be a public interest advocate?”

AI therapists, what could go wrong? Turns out, a lot! A PIRG researcher had a long talk with an AI therapist, and what they found raised concerns.

I tried out an AI chatbot therapist. Here’s what I saw. AI therapists are increasingly popular. We found some reasons to be concerned.

We're taking aim at confusing and unjustified hospital bills. We’re building support to lower health care costs by banning “facility fees,” a charge that is popping up more and more that needlessly increases the cost of routine medical appointments. These fees can range from $25 to $1800, your insurance may not cover them, and they don’t contribute to the quality of your care.

In 2023, Oregon spent over $4.3 billion on retail pharmacy. And yet, last year nearly a third of Oregonians rationed their medication or skipped doses due to cost. Join OSPIRG, Health Care for All Oregon, and Oregon Coalition for Affordable Prescriptions to learn how we got here and how we can make a change. Attendance is free. Space is limited. RSVP now: https://pirg.org/oregon/events/cutting-prescription-drug-costs-lessons-from-other-states/

Great opportunity next week to get your lamp fixed and support repair culture!

Come join us Next Thursday to learn how to repair your lamps & meet others interested in repair! The class is sliding scale and everyone of all skill levels are welcome. Take the opportunity to learn a new skill!

Bring your own lamp or practice on one of ours to be donated afterwards. The class is from 1-3pm at Leaven Community 🙂

The momentum for right to repair continues to grow in Oregon. Gov. Tina Kotek signed SB 550, Oregon's right to repair bill, into law earlier this week!

Wheelchair right to repair becomes law The momentum continues for right to repair in Oregon. On Monday, June 9, Gov. Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 550, Oregon’s wheelchair right to repair bill, into law.