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MUFID MAJNUN ON UNSPLASH

Oregon seeing a surge of COVID-19 infections, but illnesses are relatively mild

Hospitalizations are relatively low and cases are generally less severe than during the height of the pandemic. Health officials are encouraging social distancing, masking and vaccination

Aug 1, 2024

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New Portland heat map shows where to plant trees and remove pavement for a cooler city

Health officials in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties have mapped hot spots to guide measures intended to avoid deaths during the next excessive heat wave

Apr 4, 2024

Downed trees and power lines, along Southwest Taylor Street near 90th Avenue in Portland, as seen on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2024. The Portland metro area is facing difficult conditions including downed trees and power lines and icy roads. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB

8 deaths in Oregon linked to freezing cold and winds

The Multnomah County medical examiner’s office suspects four men have died from hypothermia in Portland — one on Friday, another on Saturday and two on Monday

Jan 18, 2024

National Guard members wait for training before the start of the vaccination clinic being held at the Oregon Convention Center, Jan. 27, 2021./Kristyna Wentz-Graff/OPB

Oregon Hospitals Prepare For National Guard Deployment

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced the deployment of up to 1,500 National Guard members who will assist at 20 hospitals around the state.

Aug 16, 2021

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Oregon Advisory Board Says Psilocybin Shows Promise For Mental Health Therapy

A new report cites clinical trials that suggest psilocybin can help reduce depression and anxiety, as well as recovery from alcohol and tobacco abuse.

Aug 3, 2021

Having small amounts of drugs like methamphetamine in Oregon is now a civil violation under Measure 110./OPB

Oregon's Softer Stance On Drugs With Measure 110 Takes Effect

The measure requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish a 24/7 telephone addiction recovery center and an Oversight and Accountability Council to deal with all the people expected to take a health screening rather than paying civil fines for drug possession.

Feb 1, 2021