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DOZENS GATHER OUTSIDE U.S. REP. KURT SCHRADER'S OREGON CITY OFFICE ON SEPT. 22./JAELEN OGADHOH/PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

Protesters Decry Schrader's Vote Against Drug Pricing Plan

Activists demonstrated outside the U.S. Congressman's Oregon City district office in protest of his vote opposing a proposal to lower prescription drug prices.

Sep 28, 2021
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STUDENTS ARRIVE AT KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST DAY BACK ON SEPT. 1 IN PORTLAND./JONATHAN HOUSE/PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

Multnomah County Schools Grapple With Thousands In Quarantine

Despite low transmission rates on campus, Portland-area schools see thousands in quarantine due to exposure.

Sep 23, 2021
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A CROWD OF MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE GATHERED OUTSIDE THE STATE CAPITOL SATURDAY FOR A MEDICAL FREEDOM RALLY./PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

Large Crowd Protests COVID Vaccine Mandate In Salem

At least 500 people gathered at the Oregon Capitol on Saturday, Sept. 18, for a rally decrying requirements to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Sep 20, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown displaying a mask at a May 7, 2020 news conference. | SCREENGRAB VIA YOUTUBE/OREGONIAN/OREGONLIVE

Brown Mandates Outdoor Masks Starting Friday

Some exceptions apply, but Brown says the step is needed to stem rising COVID-19 caseloads in Oregon.

Aug 25, 2021

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Health care professional Chris Bifulco addressed the Marion County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 11./Courtesy of Marion County

Marion County Votes Against Brown's COVID Mask Mandate

After mask opponents speak out at a commission meeting, the Board of Commissioners votes to oppose a mask mandate for school children.

Aug 23, 2021

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Oregon Hospitals, Nurses Warn Of 'New Crisis,' Urge Changes

The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems is still waiting for a response to a letter sent six days ago calling on some rules to be tightened and others to be waived.

Aug 18, 2021
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THE HOPEWELL HOUSE IN SOUTHWEST PORTLAND./JONATHAN HOUSE/PORTLAND TRIBUNE

Portland's Only Hospice House May Reopen In 2022

With $2.5 million in donations, Hopewell House in Southwest Portland could see patients again next spring.

Aug 6, 2021
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After about two months of hospitalization, Maria Nevarez, one of Oregon Health & Science University’s first patients with COVID-19 has finally been discharged, May 13, 2020. Staff lined the hallway to cheer for her as she left the hospital. | OHSU/KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF

Clackamas County Chair Tootie Smith Not Worried By Spike In Infections

She stands at odds with public health officials and health care professionals who are worried about the surge in cases caused by the delta variant.

Aug 4, 2021
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COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Surge As Officials Mull Responses 

The Oregon Health Authority reported 1,575 new cases and nine additional deaths on Tuesday, the highest count in months.

Aug 3, 2021
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Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation executive director Serena Cruz speaks at the unveiling of a mobile clinic in Beaverton in 2019./Portland Tribune

Longtime Virginia Garcia Leader Takes Multnomah County Job

After eight years as executive director of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, Serena Cruz will depart.

Jul 7, 2021