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An AMR ambulance responds to a call in Northeast Portland. | JONATHAN HOUSE/©PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP/USED WITH PERMISSION

Portland Fire Chief: Ambulance shortage puts lives at risk

Fire Chief Ryan Gillespie is calling on Multnomah County to change its required ambulance staffing ratio

Jan 30, 2024
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AMR ambulances sit in the company's Multnomah County headquarters. | ANNA DEL SAVIO/PORTLAND TRIBUNE/©PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP/USED WITH PERMISSION

Tensions and wait times rise during Multnomah County ambulance shortage

The county's uncommon two-paramedic model remains a sticking point as slow ambulance response times continue

Jan 9, 2024
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Portland foot doctor accused of sex crimes

Podiatrist has pleaded not guilty to the allegations by two women

Dec 19, 2023
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Federal officials issued warnings about three apple cinnamon flavored fruit puree pouches that could contain high levels of lead, which is extremely dangerous to people, particularly to children. | COURTESY U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Several children in Oregon report adverse effects after eating lead-contaminated applesauce

State officials identified six cases of elevated blood lead levels in children related to the recall, including in Multnomah, Washington, Lake and Lincoln counties

Nov 30, 2023
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, center, speaks about the multibillion-dollar advertising campaigns on behalf of Medicare Advantage plans during an event Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, sponsored by the Urban League of Portland at the Hattie Redmond Apartments in North Portland. | PETER WONG/©PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP USED HERE WITH PERMISSION

Wyden, advocates urge help for those beset by Medicare add-on choices

The senator urges people to help the seniors in their lives this Thanksgiving holiday who are getting bombarded with calls from scammers taking advantage of open enrollment this time of year

Nov 21, 2023
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Paid family leave: $15 million in benefits the first month

Paid Leave Oregon sped up its claim processing time in recent weeks, with a 162% increase since the program started

Oct 10, 2023
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Kaiser Permanente workers represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 49 hold a picket outside Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro on July 24, 2023 to pressure the managed care consortium on contract negotiations. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Kaiser Permanente workers in Oregon join thousands across U.S. in 3-day strike

System officials said their hospitals, emergency departments and urgent care locations remained open, but several facilities in the Portland metro area, Salem and Eugene will close

Oct 4, 2023
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U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici at a June 28 event in Southwest Portland. The Democrat from the 1st District of northwest Oregon is leading a bipartisan effort for legislation to promote awareness among youth about the dangers of fentanyl. | PETER WONG/©PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP/REPUBLISHED WITH PERMISSION

Bonamici teams up with Republican on fentanyl education

A program developed at Beaverton School District to warn kids about fentanyl dangers could go nationwide

Sep 26, 2023
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First benefits planned this week under Oregon's new paid family leave

About 1,700 applications have been approved by the Oregon Employment Department

Sep 12, 2023
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden responds to a question at a town hall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Broadway Rose Theater Company in Tigard. | PETER WONG/©PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP REPUBLISHED HERE WITH PERMISSION

Wyden criticizes court ruling limiting access to abortion drug

The U.S. senator from Oregon pledged to fight against the decision, which he said walks back the rights of millions of Americans

Aug 17, 2023
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