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THE SUN OVER PORTLAND./PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

One More Suspected Heat Death Under Investigation

The potential statewide toll stands at 16, with half of them in Portland as authorities determine the cause.

Aug 10, 2022
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden at a July 9, 2022 event in Portland. | PHOTO COPYRIGHT: PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP/PETER WONG (USED WITH PERMISSION)

Wyden: Best Policy For Energy And Health Care ‘Best Politics’

Oregon Democrat sees triumph of budget plan after months of internal talks, two all-night Senate sessions.

Aug 9, 2022
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Oregonians gather outside the Multnomah County Justice Center to protest the June 2022 Supreme Court Decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. | ALEX BAUMHARDT/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Survey Shows 62% In Oregon Want Roe v. Wade Reinstated

Surprised by last week’s Kansas abortion vote? You shouldn’t be, based on a new data uncovered by Oregon Values and Beliefs Center.

Aug 9, 2022
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Pictured: Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro. Hospitals have been at or near capacity for several months./Photo copyright: Pamplin Media Group (used with permission).

Even Without COVID Surge, Oregon Hospitals Nearly Full

Low capacity and staffing shortages create long wait times for hospital beds.

Jul 30, 2022
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY IS RENOVATING AN OLDER BUILDING AT 333 SW PARK AVE. IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND TO BECOME A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDING A MIX OF HOUSING, SERVICES AND RESPITE TO HOUSELESS PEOPLE./COURTESY OF MULTNOMAH COUNTY/PHOTO BY MOTOYA NAKAMURA

Multnomah County Seeks $1.5 Million Behavioral Health Grant

The grant would be used to support the health needs of people frequently in the criminal justice system.

Jul 20, 2022
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PORTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SHOWN HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL IN 2021. WITH SUMMER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES IN FULL SWING, SOME DISTRICTS AGAIN REQUIRE MASKS./PHOTO COPYRIGHT: PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP (USED WITH PERMISSION)

Do Kids Need A Mask For Summer School? It Depends

Public health measures for summer activities in the Portland area will vary by school district.

Jul 12, 2022
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DONATIONS OF BREAST MILK TO NORTHWEST MOTHER'S MILK BANK IN TIGARD HAVE SURGED AMID THE NATION'S BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE./PHOTO COPYRIGHT: PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP/JAIME VALDEZ (USED WITH PERMISSION)

Milk bank Donations Surge Amid Formula Shortage

Out-of-stock rates for formula recently topped 85% in Oregon as communities and public agencies look to help.

Jun 7, 2022
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Masking Still Urged On Public Transit, Multnomah County Says

The recommendation comes after a federal judge struck down the public transportation masking rule.

Apr 21, 2022
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Dr. Jennifer Vines, health officer of Multnomah County, shown discussing an uptick in HIV infections earlier in the pandemic. | MOTOYA NAKAMURA/MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Health Officials Optimistic As BA.2 Omicron Subvariant Spreads

Multnomah County public health officials expect a bump, not a surge as a new Omicron subvariant pushes to the fore.

Apr 7, 2022
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PMG PHOTO/JONATHAN HOUSE

Portland Doctor Defends Hefty Insurance Charges At Vaccine Clinic

Pearl Health Center in Portland billed insurers for COVID-19 shots as office visits though conducted in a children's play center.

Apr 5, 2022
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