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DAIRIES WITH MORE THAN 700 COWS, LIKE THIS ONE IN PENNSYLVANIA, ARE KNOWN AS CONFINED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS./LANCE CHEUNG/U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

No bird flu cases in Oregon cattle, although the state is taking precautions

Agriculture and health officials say although it is possible for humans to contract bird flu, it’s rare

Apr 23

OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

OHSU leaders warn crowded emergency room is hurting finances

Hospital leaders plan to present a full plan to address the emergency department overcrowding in June

Apr 23

SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon regulators missed ‘red flags’ leading to senior’s death in Sandy care facility, ombudsman says

Ki Soon “Harmony” Hyun died after she wandered away from the facility. The state’s licensing officials waited nearly one month after to enter the facility, where they found a range of concerns, a watchdog found.

Apr 9

PIXABAY

Students nationally continue to struggle with mental health. Here’s what support looks like at one Oregon high school

Addressing student mental health is now a part of the many services schools offer. A look at what’s available at David Douglas, the school several students in the Class of 2025 attend.

Mar 26

The Capitol Building in Salem. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon’s drug decriminalization experiment appears dead

The voter-approved Measure 110 is nearing its end as the Legislature sends a bill unwinding Oregon’s drug decriminalization to Gov. Tina Kotek

Mar 4

(Left to right) Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, at a press conference in Portland, Jan. 30, 2024, where a a 90-day state of emergency was declared to address the fentanyl crisis in Portland. The action followed a recommendation by the Portland Central City Task Force, and will direct resources in an “unified response.” | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB

In downtown Portland’s fentanyl crisis, Oregon leaders declare emergency

The city, county and state governments declared an emergency surrounding fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid, though the announcement won’t include additional funding

Feb 1

The Capitol Building in Salem. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Democrats unveil bill to recriminalize drug possession, step up access to treatment

Three years after Oregon eliminated criminal consequences, influential lawmakers say it’s time for a course correction. Republicans say the changes wouldn’t be enough.

Jan 25

Two bottles of Buprenorphine-Naloxone, a drug used to treat opioid use disorder. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Portland’s first responders will give immediate opiate treatment after overdoses

The effort is intended to help people move beyond withdrawal symptoms make it easier to consider long-term treatment

Jan 20

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

3D rendering of the omicron variant of COVID-19. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon Reports 22% Positive COVID-19 Test Rate

Omicron continues to spread rapidly, according to the state's numbers reported on Jan. 10.

Jan 11, 2022