There are no articles in this category. If subcategories display on this page, they may have articles.
How to cut costs on home renovations
Home renovations can be very expensive, but there are ways that you can cut costs
| Support Local Journalism! |  |
 |
 |
Oregon reps split by party on federal budget vote
Portland Tribune - Health
Democrats for, Republican against energy tax incentives, health insurance subsidies, corporate taxes.
Health authorities urge precautions against monkeypox
Portland Tribune - Health
Everyone who has close personal contact with anyone with hMPXV is at risk for the virus.
Wyden: Policy for energy and health care 'best politics'
Portland Tribune - Health
Oregon Democrat sees triumph of budget plan after months of internal talks, two all-night Senate sessions.
Merkley: Vote on energy, health care 'a big day for America'
Portland Tribune - Health
Oregon Democrat speaks up for plan that passed Senate, awaits approval by U.S. House and signature by Biden.
Clackamas County voters to decide on pause of psilocybin…
Portland Tribune - Health
Two-year ban on Nov. 8 ballot would apply outside cities; permanent bans pending in Molalla, Sandy
U.S. House climate panel makes swing through Oregon
Portland Tribune - Health
Suzanne Bonamici is among those who see electric buses and trucks, supercharging station, and proposed mass timber plant.
Gov. Brown orders state of emergency over heat wave
Portland Tribune - Health
Temperatures that could range above 100 degrees for the next six days have been forecast across the state.
New omicron variant drives up COVID-19 re-infections
Portland Tribune - Health
The Oregon Health Authority also suggested the following measures used earlier in the pandemic to keep the virus from spreading.
Merkley tests positive for coronavirus again
Portland Tribune - Health
Oregon senator says he felt some symptoms returning after taking anti-viral medication and is isolating.
Oregon officials are monitoring monkeypox, avian flu
Portland Tribune - Health
Monkeypox is not a new virus, and health officials are prepared if it arrives in Oregon.
Oregon lawmakers set up group to safeguard abortion rights
Portland Tribune - Health
Move is prompted by a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft that reverses a 50-year-old decision legalizing it.
Status of abortion in Oregon: No legal restrictions
Portland Tribune - Health
Lawmakers broadened access under 2017 law; 'I will fight to keep it that way,' Gov. Brown says in video.
Feds on mental health: 'We need every state to step up'
Portland Tribune - Health
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra talks with young hotline workers, advocates and trainees in Portland visit.
Council joins commission in denouncing anti-Roe ruling
Portland Tribune - Health
Portland and Multnomah County leaders vow to protect abortion rights after Supreme Court draft leak.
Homelessness spikes in Multnomah County since 2019
Portland Tribune - Health
Regional officials released overall numbers from their recent point in time counts of homeless people.
Masking still urged on public transit, Multnomah County says
Portland Tribune - Health
The recommendation comes after a federal judge struck down the public transportation masking rule.
Report: Oregon suicides drop slightly in 2020
Portland Tribune - Health
State is still well above the national average, however, according to the newest Centers for Disease Control data.
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health to revise COVID-19…
Portland Tribune - Health
With limited exceptions, all remaining industry-specific and activity-specific workplace guidance will be repealed.
Oregon panel weighs comments on paid family and medical…
Portland Tribune - Health
The state plans to collect contributions and pay benefits in 2023 as it joins other states; federal action is iffy.
Oregon lawmakers OK bill for heat wave relief
Portland Tribune - Health
Plan eases restrictions on tenants, provides state money for heat pumps, portable cooling devices
Senate OKs Future Ready Oregon job training plan
Portland Tribune - Health
Gov. Brown's $200 million initiative goes to House for an up-or-down vote; bill gets mostly bipartisan support.
Portland could gain new children's behavioral health center
Portland Tribune - Health
The University of Oregon gets a sizable gift for a new institute at the former Concordia University campus in Portland.
Oregon senators decry blockage of women's health bill
Portland Tribune - Health
House legislation would write abortion rights into law in the face of challenges before the Supreme Court.
Oregon's omicron wave has peaked, but the danger isn't over
Portland Tribune - Health
Officials say COVID hospitalizations should continue to fall, but deaths will rise for another few weeks.
Oregon will lift indoor mask requirements by March 31
Portland Tribune - Health
Health officials say Oregon's cases and hospitalizations will taper off soon
Bills propose to avert worst effects of extreme heat waves
Portland Tribune - Health
Legislation would aid people on medical assistance, ease restrictions on tenant use of portable cooling devices.
Kristof filing challenges ballot removal
Portland Tribune - Health
Lawyers ask the Oregon Supreme Court to put the Democrat for governor back on the ballot.
Affordable housing for veterans Findley Commons celebrates…
Portland Tribune - Health
The Findley Commons property offers 35 affordable units in the South Tabor neighborhood
Merkley hears from nurses besieged by pandemic
Portland Tribune - Health
Mary Sorteberg, Merkley's wife, is a nurse; Oregon senator says he is trying to win more federal aid for training.
Oregon's aging workforce is only getting older, new report…
Portland Tribune - Health
The report found nearly one in four jobs in Oregon is held by a worker aged 55 or older.
Trees removed due to ice, fire damage
Portland Tribune - Health
Woodburn official says city will replace compromised trees with healthy ones.
Wyden: Federal budget should cover social, climate…
Portland Tribune - Health
Senator: 'It is critical to get these reforms in place,' and lines up five for social support, climate action.
COVID-19 case pauses Oregon House session on…
Portland Tribune - Health
Lawmakers' squabble put on hold as Democratic plans already approved by the Senate await votes.
Multnomah County schools grapple with 1000s in…
Portland Tribune - Health
Despite low transmission rates on campus, Portland-area schools see thousands in quarantine due to exposure
Workers may lose benefits if they disregard vaccine…
Portland Tribune - Health
The Employment Department acting director says it hinges on a 'reasonable expectation' by an employer.
Oregon governor orders outdoor mask mandate…
Portland Tribune - Health
Some exceptions apply, but Brown says step is need to stem rising COVID-19 caseloads in Oregon.
Oregon hospitals, nurses warn of new 'crisis,' urge…
Portland Tribune - Health
Understaffed and facing a surge that's overwhelming emergency rooms, hospitals say Kate Brown should change rules.
Opinion: Delta variant changes everything - We have…
Portland Tribune - Health
Lawmaker and physician praises mask requirements, urges social distancing and vaccinations.
Governor's new mask mandate a push to 'protect…
Portland Tribune - Health
Kate Brown says statewide order takes effect Friday, Aug. 13, as part of attempt to slow spread of delta variant.
Oregon Gov. Brown: State workers must be vaccinated
Portland Tribune - Health
The vaccination mandate for state workers will take effect in October or upon full federal approval of vaccines.
Governor: Health workers must get vaccinated or…
Portland Tribune - Health
Brown takes steps as four big employers say they will act on their own despite a state ban.
State panel will consider rules for climate-change…
Portland Tribune - Health
Advocacy groups want higher target for reduced greenhouse gases than proposed by Gov. Brown and state agency.
Oregon Health Authority: Everyone should wear masks…
Portland Tribune - Health
State health officials change recommendations after meeting with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown.
Kafoury to speak about Multnomah County heat deaths…
Portland Tribune - Health
A preliminary report on the disprortionate number of heat wave deaths in the county is scheduled to be released on July 13.
Wyden: New legislation must hold drug prices in…
Portland Tribune - Health
Senator says 'people believe they are getting mugged at the pharmacy counter,' particularly for insulin.
More work to do despite Washington County's high…
Portland Tribune - Health
Inoculations among Black and Latino residents still below 50%, OHA officials say.
CDC extends evictions moratorium by one month to…
Portland Tribune - Health
Tenants urged to apply for rental assistance, proof of which they can show to landlords for a 60-day respite.
Lawmakers delay Oregon paid family leave program
Portland Tribune - Health
Bill puts off contributions by one year, benefit payments by eight months, from deadlines set in 2019.
Lawmakers OK new class of dental therapists
Portland Tribune - Health
Oregon would join eight other states to create mid-level positions under a bill headed to Gov. Brown.
'Historic' mass vaccination sites close at PDX,…
Portland Tribune - Health
The state is close to completely reopening because of the workers' and volunteers' efforts at the two locations.
Lawmakers OK bill affecting youth at risk of taking…
Portland Tribune - Health
Mental health providers would have to disclose relevant information to parents, but there are exceptions.
House delays start of paid family leave in Oregon
Portland Tribune - Health
Bill would reset timelines to 2023 to allow more time for Employment Department preparation.
Oregon ends prescription for pseudoephedrine…
Portland Tribune - Health
New law, which starts Jan. 1, still keeps them behind the counter and requires photo ID for purchases.
Wyden talks with people helping veterans avert…
Portland Tribune - Health
Senator calls attention to mental health needs during virtual visit with Lines for Life staff.
Is health care a right? Oregon voters will decide
Portland Tribune - Health
Legislature clears ballot measure championed by the late Mitch Greenlick for November 2022 on a party-line House vote.
Oregon's paid family leave program faces delay
Portland Tribune - Health
Agency will seek to reschedule benefits to September 2023, a few months after the original target.
Prescription would no longer be needed for…
Portland Tribune - Health
Oregon House passes bill that would require people to show photo ID and obtain it behind the counter.
Agency gears up for more unemployment benefit claims
Portland Tribune - Health
But acting director says he does not expect new lockdowns to result in an influx similar to pandemic onset.
Bill proposes dental therapists to extend care in…
Portland Tribune - Health
House passes plan to create state-licensed occupation between hygienists and dentists.
Merkley offers his ideas to restrain drug costs
Portland Tribune - Health
Goal of Oregon senator is to get president to include them in next federal plan to help families.
Daily News Where you Live
Special Interest
Insiders
Keep kids safe when mowing the lawn
Mower-related injuries are preventable if parents emphasize safety around them.
How to conserve water as the mercury rises
Even the most devoted conservationist may find it difficult to conserve water during the dog days of summer.
All-natural ways to protect food gardens from pests
Employ these all-natural strategies to protect fruits and vegetables from pests
How to help bees survive a heat wave
There are many things that you can do to help bees survive the heat during summer
More news from Biden executive order
This article brought to you courtesy of Kay Newell, Sunlan Lighting, Inc. Portland Tribune Insider Lighting Expert - sponsored content
ALL-Infolinks
Contract Publishing
