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Multnomah County: Pet photo contest launched to boost 2020 Census
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Your COVID-19 primer for Saturday, April 4
Portland Tribune - NewsHere's what you need to know as of today about the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
Portland police see changes as COVID-19 pandemic takes hold
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Portlanders are stressed out, judging by a jump in excessive speeding tickets and a surge in requests for food.
Oregon reports 73 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
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Daily report for April 3: Oregon authorities caution against reliance on fabric masks as cases inch toward 900
TriMet giving cloth masks to drivers
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The regional transit agency announces another response to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Inclined elevator to OHSU gets the nod from TriMet
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Settles question of how to get passengers up and down the hill from Barbur Blvd. if SW MAX ever becomes a reality
Multnomah County Chair: COVID-19 aftershocks to continue…
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Deborah Kafoury tells the City Club of Portland that the remainder of her last term will be focused on 'recovery.'
New bridge to reduce industrial congestion in Portland
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The $25.8 million project on North Rivergate Boulevard in North Portland is expected to be completed in spring 2021.
West Linn plans bias, equity audit after Fesser settlement
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The city is pursuing an equity and bias audit and considering forming a diversity task force
Portland's Hardesty voices concerns about proposed SW MAX
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Her comments cast a shadow on the proposal by the city, TriMet and other agencies to take the measure to voters in November.
State insurance commissioner named to lead parent agency
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Gov. Brown names Andrew Stolfi as director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.
How to manage stress, anxiety in time of crisis
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NAMI Clackamas continues to support those experiencing mental health issues
Portland doctor's research helped spawn national movement
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Val Griffeth shared a letter with a colleague, and soon found herself swept up in a doctor-run national crowdsourcing effort called GetUsPPE
Oregon unemployment claims hit 90,000 in shutdown
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State Employment Department hiring more staff to handled expected influx of claims.
Oregon parents of disabled kids seek reimbursements
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WIth families unemployed and avoiding caregiver contact, petition seeks pay. Officials cite blurred lines but may explore
TriMet: No more than 15 people on buses
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The regional transit agency limits the number of people on its buses to reduce the spread of COVID-19
Two Marion County Jail staffers positive for COVID-19
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To slow the spread, law enforcement will only lodge adults in jail for offensive that pose significant risk to community
Chair of Oregon House Health Care Committee urges governor…
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Rep. Andrea Salinas, a Democrat serving Lake Oswego and portions of Southwest Portland, wants a session to discuss health care issues.
Many Oregon hospitals have less than week's supply of…
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A chaotic supply chain has left the state's frontline health care workers scrambling to find PPEs.
Medicaid mental health providers see spike in demand
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'It's a bit early to tell what the increase might be, but we know there is an increase, and we're prepared for it.'
Oregon Gov. Brown: Special session to address coronavirus…
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Some lawmakers had sought a brief gathering of lawmakers to address the impacts of the virus outbreak.
GoHealth clinics offer rapid COVID-19 test
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Atlanta company plans to schedule first virus tests through Legacy Health for frontline first responders.
Busy signals: Oregonians struggle to file for unemployment
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Oregon's Employment Department is finding it difficult to handle a record number of new claims.
Cats can get coronavirus and pass it to other cats; dogs…
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Chinese scientists studying effects of COVID-19 found that the virus 'replicates poorly' in dogs.
Hillsboro to open temporary homeless shelter, COVID-19 home
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The city and county plan to convert a hotel near the Hillsboro Airport into a home for area homeless.
High school on hold
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Students navigate the uncertainty of high school in a time of remote learning and stay at home orders
James A. Redden, longtime Oregon politician and judge,…
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Redden served in the Oregon Legislature before being elected state treasurer and attorney general, and then being appointed to the U.S. Oregon…
COVID-19: OHA reports 47 new cases, one new death
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Also notes that one new case reported yesterday was actually in Washington state
Man alleges racial profiling in arrest by West Linn police
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WLPD says the arrest was based on caller's description, not racial profiling
Survey: Oregonians stressed by COVID-19
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DHM Research survey shows anxiety is widespread, with most afraid of getting sick and their financial future.
Emergency dental clinic set today in Tualatin
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On April 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Medical Teams International is holding an emergency dental clinic at Rolling Hills Church.
Commercial evictions won't be allowed in Oregon, Brown says
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The governor issued a strengthened executive order Wednesday placing a moratorium on evictions for nonpayment.
Tourism drop forces Travel Portland to cut staff
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Hotel and motel booking have fallen more than 75% in recent weeks because of the COVID-19 crisis.
With few planes flying, PDX, Hillsboro become…
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Hillsboro Airport and Portland International Airport are among locations where out-of-service aircraft are sitting it out.
Stoller, Botanist House help service industry…
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Food service industry families, elderly benefit from free and reduced price meals from the Botanist House. You can help by donating or buying Stoller…
In Oregon, forestry, environmental interests…
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In letter to Gov. Kate Brown, timber and conservationists say they're still ready to work together to end decades of fighting.
Why insurers won't cover businesses' coronavirus…
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Northwest small-business owners are bracing for a wave of insurance denials after closures.
Costco to limit number of shoppers admitted per…
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The warehouse chain previously implemented other changes, including new weekday closing hours and special hours for members 60 and older.
Strong evidence seen that Oregon's coronavirus…
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A model by University of Washington researchers forecast that Oregon's hospital system will be capable of handling the flow of patients with the…
How many Oregonians have recovered from…
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The state can't offer the metric that might offer a small consolation to many in the face of a deadly pandemic.Because it has no clue.
Estacada School District program highlighted by…
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National outlet featured a story about meal delivery service, profile of bus driver connecting students with food
Portland health care workers can get free e-scooter…
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Spin, the electric scooter company owned by Ford, offers 30 minute rides for free in eight cities.
Sources: Virtual City Club mayoral debate a modest…
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Plus, Hardesty defies expectations by supporting Wheeler and one mayoral campaign is gathering dust
Pawn shop manager shot dead on 82nd, no arrests…
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Homicide detectives ID'd the victim as Benjamin Johnson, 31, who was shot dead in the South Tabor neighborhood on Monday.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler: No more 'business as…
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The mayor tells the Portland Business Alliance the city is committed to helping while facing an uncertain future
Oregon schools shifting to 'distance learning'
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State education department says districts are unlikely to re-open this school year
COVID-19 projections improve for Oregon, not for…
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Peak resource use also predicted to happen later than originally projected, probably early May.
Mt. Scott Community Center to become coronavirus…
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Advocates are increasingly calling for it as a way to protect homeless people and enforce social distancing for people living outdoors.
Goodwill lays off more than 2,600 workers, hopes to…
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Well-known local companies such as McMenamins and Powell's Books have laid off most of their employees.
Portland restaurants face panic, frustration as…
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The risk of evictions looms, groups are asking for various forms of financial relief.
It's official: Multnomah School is now a national…
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If you went to Multnomah School, your old school has been officially recognized as historically significant
State Hospital curtails admissions as concerns over…
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Oregon's psychiatric facility takes new steps to protect patients and staff, and implements virtual visitation for friends and family.
Hasson Company starts Go Fund Me for meals for…
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Restaurateur, real estate agents come up with plan that benefits food servers, medical staff
Mount Hood snowpack, precipitation to peak well…
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Warmer, drier spring could effect summer water supply in Hood, Sandy, Lower Deschutes region
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has (just) a cold
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The governor consulted a doctor who 'has advised her that the symptoms do not align with that of coronavirus and has not recommended that she be…
Vortex event postponed in wake of coronavirus
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Organizers of Vortex2020 initially hoped to bring festival to Milo McIver State Park this summer
U.S. Census count in Oregon disrupted by COVID-19
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Restrictions to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus makes it harder to reach hard-to-count communities.
Here's what first look at symptoms of some Oregon…
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Just more than 100 people in Multnomah County have tested positive, trailing Washington and Marion counties.
TriMet: First operator tests positive for COVID-19
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Regional transit agency says medical authorities believe the threat to others is low, in part because the employee has not been at work since March 20
12 OHSU staff test positive for coronavirus, more…
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OHSU Hospital has ramped up its in-housing coronavirus testing in the last two weeks, which could account for part of the spike.
Local trainers offer virtual workout classes amid…
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Gym, yoga studio owners encourage folks to practice self-care and fitness at home
At Wells Fargo call center, employees fear for…
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Wells Fargo workers contemplate using sick time to avoid dangerous office conditions
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