Brown Again Urges Vaccination As State Clamps 'Extreme Risk' Restrictions On 15 Counties
The governor hopes a “solid majority” of Oregonians will be vaccinated by June, but she declines to put a number on that.
Ben Botkin
15 Counties Face Clampdown As COVID-19 Cases Surge
Gov. Kate Brown’s order on Tuesday comes as cases -- and hospitalizations -- continue to rise.
Oregon Leaders Warn Of Possible New Restrictions To Battle Sudden Surge In COVID-19 Cases
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State may move up to a dozen counties into “extreme risk” category if case counts continue to rise, Gov. Kate Brown cautions.
Oregon Woman Dies Of Rare Blood Clot After Getting Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Federal health officials are investigating her death along with six other cases outside Oregon that included the death of a Virginia woman.
Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Seeks To Rein In High Prescription Drug Prices
The bill would tie U.S. drug prices to a median price in 11 countries where prescriptions are much cheaper.
Proposed Overhaul Of Oregon’s Mental Health Care System Starts With Phone Number
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Oregonians may get a 9-8-8 emergency phone line to take behavioral health calls, and a new network of behavioral health teams and centers.
Most County COVID-19 Risk Levels Worsen As Cases Rise
Eleven counties face more COVID-19 restrictions while the threat level is reduced for only two counties, Gov. Kate Brown announced.
Coordination -- Not Funds -- Missing From Oregon’s Mental Health Care System, Lawmakers Say
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Speaking at an online forum, officials note that Oregon spends plenty of money -- $3.7 billion over two years -- but gets poor results.
Challenges Persist As Oregon Moves Vaccine Rollout To Final Stage
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Everyone 16 and older will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, but state says it still faces difficulties reaching some groups, including Latinos.
Latino Advocates Call For Stepped Up Vaccinations
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Latinos make up about 13% of the state’s population but only 6% have received at least a first dose, according to state data.
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