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Meth Stabilization Center Planned For Portland

More than two years after Portland’s only sobering center closed, plans are gaining momentum for a place where people under the influence of meth can sober safely.

Jun 15, 2022
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An artist's drawing of a new county Behavioral Health Resource Center planned for downtown Portland, at the old Bushong building site./Courtesy of Multnomah County

Provider Selected For Multnomah County’s New Behavioral Health Downtown Day Center

The Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon will operate a peer-run program at the Behavioral Health Resource Center, slated to open in Portland this fall.

Mar 17, 2022
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Portland City Hall. | CITY OF PORTLAND/OPB

Portland First In US To Provide Bereavement Leave Following An Abortion, Advocates Say

Last week, Portland City Council unanimously approved a policy to allow city employees to take paid time off after the procedure last week.

Oct 25, 2021

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TWO SENIORS DIED DURING THE JUNE 2021 HEATWAVE WHILE RESIDING AT THE HEIGHTS AT COLUMBIA KNOLL ON NORTHEAST SANDY BOULEVARD IN PORTLAND./JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Senior Living Complex Sued Over One of Two Deaths During June Heatwave

Two seniors died from heat on the fourth floor of the supported living facility. The son of one filed suit, alleging management knew his mother had dementia but failed to check on her.

Oct 19, 2021
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Portland May Exempt Police Force From Citywide Vaccine Mandate

The city attorney’s office advised city staff on Tuesday that the order was legally dubious.

Sep 9, 2021

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Portland City Hall. | CITY OF PORTLAND/OPB

City Of Portland Set To Require Its Employees To Be Vaccinated

With the policy, Portland will become the latest major city requiring public workers to be vaccinated.

Aug 31, 2021

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Dr. Margot Kushel, Commissioner Deborah Kafoury, Ashley Henry, Tyrone Poole, Dr. Rachel Solotaroff/ | FRED JOE/FREDJOEPHOTO.COM

Lack Of Affordable Housing Is Biggest Cause Of Homelessness, Expert Says

May 31, 2019

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Patients who contract measles, a highly contagious disease, develop a skin rash. | WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Portland Faces New Measles Threat

For the second time this summer, Oregon health officials are trying to limit a potential outbreak.

Aug 11, 2018

Wyden-Smith Town Hall Spreads Word About Cover Oregon, Health Reform

August 21, 2013--The drumbeat to inform Oregonians about impending health reform continued on Monday with a town hall hosted by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden (D) and Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith that 120 people attended.

Aug 21, 2013

The Battle over Portland’s Water

OPINION – August 22, 2012 -- For months, there has been a behind-the-scenes, coordinated effort to fluoridate Portland’s water. It only came to light when the Oregonian broke the story August 10th that commissioner Randy Leonard was going to lead the effort. Since then, Nick Fish and Mayor Sam Adams have come out in favor of it, which points to at least a 3-2 vote in the Portland City Council to approve it. There have been reports a vote could be coming quickly, as early as the first or second week in September, but nothing is confirmed yet.

Aug 23, 2012