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U.S. SEN. JEFF MERKLEY, D-OREGON, SHOWN HERE AT A PORTLAND CONFERENCE LAST DECEMBER, HAS BECOME INFECTED WITH COVID./RON COOPER/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Sen. Jeff Merkley Contracts COVID-19

The latest member of Congress from Oregon to fall ill attributes his mild symptoms to being vaccinated and boosted.

May 24, 2022

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The Jack Fire outside Roseburg filled the air with smoke at North Umpqua Highway in July 2021. | OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Oregon Adopts Rules To Protect Workers From Excessive Heat And Wildfire Smoke

The rules are the most comprehensive in the nation and are welcomed by environmental groups and farmworker advocates.

May 12, 2022

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A reproductive rights protest in Washington D.C. on Oct. 2, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Next Oregon Governor Could Change State’s Approach To Abortion After Supreme Court Decision

Democrats, independent Betsy Johnson and Republican Jessica Gomez oppose the Supreme Court’s expected decision.

May 5, 2022

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Planned Parenthood clinic in Portland, Ore. | COURTESY PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Planned Parenthood In Oregon ‘Prepared’ For Increased Demand For Abortions

Leaders of three Planned Parenthood organizations say they’re increasing capacity with the expectation that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade

May 5, 2022

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Biden On Leaked Draft Opinion On Abortion: The ‘Right To Choose Is Fundamental’

President Joe Biden said that he has directed his Gender Policy Council and White House Counsel’s Office to prepare responses to an expected U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

May 3, 2022

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U.S. SEN. RON WYDEN, D-OREGON, IS THE LATEST MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID./RON COOPER/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon Is The Latest Member Of Congress To Test Positive For COVID

A spokesman said Wyden is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots.

Apr 28, 2022

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MOMS, DADS AND RECOVERY ADVOCATES RALLIED IN FRONT OF THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY NORTHEAST PORTLAND BUILDING ON SATURDAY, APRIL 23./LYNNE TERRY/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Parents, Recovery Advocates Call For Immediate Oregon Action On Addiction Crisis

Oregonians rallied on Saturday calling for the Oregon Health Authority to step up its actions against substance use.

Apr 26, 2022

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A critical care nurse at OHSU receives a vaccine during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. | COURTESY OHSU

Oregon Needs More Financial Aid For Nursing Students And More Educators, Experts Say

Apr 21, 2022

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Nurses play crucial roles in health care — both in critical care situations and in routine preventive care./Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon Medical Providers Rely On Diminishing Number Of Out-Of-State Nurses, Study Finds

Rural communities that are especially dependent on bringing in nurses are at risk of facing severe shortages, the research says.

Apr 21, 2022

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Some companies set up outdoor seating to maintain business during the pandemic, like the Bijou Cafe in downtown Portland. Others, citing harm to their business, didn't follow the state mask mandate and were fined. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Dozens Of Companies That Defied COVID Mandates Are Fighting Nearly $1 million In Fines

Over the past two years, Oregon workplace safety officials were deluged with complaints, and they cited an unprecedented number of violators.

Apr 19, 2022