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Oregon State Correctional Institution in Salem, Ore., May 19, 2021. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF / OPB

Oregon will pay millions to those who caught COVID-19 while incarcerated

Most of the $49 million settlement will go to settle wrongful death cases for people who died from COVID-19 while in an Oregon prison.

Jun 25

Kristin (left) and Will Flanary, pictured here are known as Lady and Dr. Glaucomflecken on social media.

Kristin (left) and Will Flanary, pictured here in an undated provided photo. The Oregon couple are known as Lady and Dr. Glaucomflecken on social media, where they make comedy sketches about the U.S. healthcare system. | COURTESY OF THE GLAUCOMFLECKENS

Oregon couple uses social media sketches to advocate for transparency in healthcare

As Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken, Will and Kristin Flanary use TikTok to illuminate medical and business matters that many find confusing

Jun 16

The Port of Morrow complex, Boardman, Ore. | PORT OF MORROW

Federal judge clears path for Eastern Oregon nitrate pollution lawsuit to go to trial

The judge denied motions to dismiss the lawsuit, clearing a the path for the case to go to trial

Jun 11

Asian Health and Service Center in Portland in May 2026.

Meals are distributed to seniors at the Asian Health and Service Center in Portland, Ore., on May 21, 2026. The organization distributes free lunches to seniors from Tuesdays to Thursdays. | SASKIA HATVANY / OPB

Portland clinic helps Asian immigrants navigate life and mental health amid immigration enforcement fears

The Asian Health and Service Center in Southeast Portland provides mental health counseling and other support services, as providers say immigration crackdowns have heightened fear and worsened mental health challenges among some immigrant patients

May 26

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Oregon Supreme Court OKs Washington County’s ban on flavored tobacco sales

The decision comes amid changes at the federal level. The Food and Drug Administration recently authorized the sale some fruit-flavored tobacco for adult use.

May 12

A Portland police officer stands by outside the Multnomah Athletic Club after a vehicle containing explosive devices crashed into the MAC on May 2, 2026. | ELI IMADALI / OPB

‘The system failed him’: Family identifies man who drove into Multnomah Athletic Club

Since the incident, more about Whitman’s turbulent history with mental illness has come to light, along with questions about what could have been done to help him

May 7

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Oregon measles outbreak grows, with more community transmission

Oregon recently saw its first hospitalization due to the measles

Apr 21

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

Measles has reached a Portland school. Here’s why health officials think they can stop it

State health officials say that people who were at Centennial Middle School in early April may have been exposed to the virus.

Apr 16

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, in Oregon City, Ore., Aug. 2, 2023. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB

In Oregon, Democrats weaken protections against hospital bills for low- and middle-income patients

More patients will have to fill out applications to qualify for charity care after the legislature reworked a 2023 law

Apr 14

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Measles cases in Oregon are ticking up. Here’s what you need to know

The state hasn’t seen a major measles outbreak yet. But it may only be a matter of time.

Apr 7