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What to plant when privacy is a priority
There are several different privacy plants that can also provide aesthetic appeal
Oregon lawmakers set up group to safeguard abortion rights
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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
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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'
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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With limited exceptions, all remaining industry-specific and activity-specific workplace guidance will be repealed.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 policies
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 redistricting
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 quarantine
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 mandates
Portland Tribune - Health
The Employment Department acting director says it hinges on a 'reasonable expectation' by an employer.
Oregon governor orders outdoor mask mandate starting Friday
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 changes
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 to act…
Portland Tribune - Health
Lawmaker and physician praises mask requirements, urges social distancing and vaccinations.
Governor's new mask mandate a push to 'protect those around…
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.
Another COVID-19 case reported in Oregon Capitol
Portland Tribune - Health
No additional shutdowns planned, but Senate president urges refresher on infection protocols.
House speaker: Oregon Capitol reopening still weeks…
Portland Tribune - Health
Lawmakers schedule vaccinations, but 'other things are still going to be important considerations.'
House suspends sessions after someone tests for…
Portland Tribune - Health
Speaker Kotek won't identify person, but parties feud over length of scheduled floor proceedings.
Compromise frees up $20 million for addiction…
Portland Tribune - Health
Oregon lawmakers propose shift to start new centers by Jan. 1 instead of Oct. 1 under Measure 110
Wyden: Reduce and negotiate drug prices are next…
Portland Tribune - Health
He and other leading Democrats talk about what's ahead for health care after Biden's plan.
Gov. Brown: Teachers, school workers should get…
Portland Tribune - Health
She says public health campaign can go on as new state and federal funds come in.
Senior care residents, employees receive COVID-19…
Portland Tribune - News
Elderly residents of long-term care facilities received vaccine doses this week after health care workers took top priority.
People of Providence - Meet Robin Henderson
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Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District to reopen…
Beaverton Valley Times - News
The Beaverton-area rec authority also says a 'small number' of summer camps will go forward this year.
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