Gresham, OR|News|
Oregon Reopens Pandemic-Related Rental Assistance For Thousands
The state's Housing and Community Services is reopening the renal assistance pipeline and hope to help up to around 9,300 Oregonians.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
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Beaverton, OR|News|
Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen Home, Recovering
Patrick Allen fell and was hospitalized on Sunday. He was then evaluated for "heart issues." He's now back home and recovering.
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Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Passes 6,000 Deaths, 600,000 Cases, 1,000 Hospitalizations
While the state is expected to reach peak cases in the next week or so, new data shows that Oregon isn't there yet.
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Portland, OR|News|
TriMet Wants To Make Sure This Is Clear: No Spitting On Employees
TriMet increased the penalties for spitting on employees and made other changes on Wednesday.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon COVID-19 Cases Appear To Plateau, Hospitalizations Rise
While the total number of cases statewide appear to be leveling off, Multnomah County officials fear that they're not there yet.
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Portland, OR|News|
Threat To Portland 'Remains Diverse And Uncertain,' Police Say
A report to the Portland City Council from the Police Bureau's Criminal Intelligence Unit lays out a series of threats facing the city.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
COVID-19 'Super Immunity' Reachable By Two Paths, New Study Says
A study by OHSU researchers in the new issue of the journal Science Immunology says two paths to "super immunity" are equally effective.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
OHA Director Patrick Allen Hospitalized With Non-COVID-19 Issue
The Oregon Health Authority says that Director Patrick Allen is in the hospital, adding that it's not COVID-19.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Fatal Shooting Victim Identified As Man From Clackamas
Aaron Williams was found shot to death in Northeast Portland Sunday night.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon COVID-19 Cases Keep Rising Along With Hospitalizations
Oregon is approaching 600,000 total cases of COVID-19and nearing 6,000 deaths since the pandemic began.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon COVID-9 Testing Site At Expo Center Reopens After Dog Show
The COVD-19 testing site at the Expo Center is back up and running. And under new management.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Early Morning Gresham Arson Hits Chamber Of Commerce, Travel Shop
An almost 100-year-old building that was home to Walker Travel Agency and the Gresham Chamber of Chamber was badly damaged by fire Monday.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
PPS Says Back To In-Person Learning For Some, Others Stay Remote
Portland Public Schools says that six schools are returning to in-person learning Monday and Tuesday while remote is extended for others.
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Portland, OR|News|
Portland Police Find Man Dead Of Apparent Gunshot Wound Sunday
A Portland sergeant was flagged down Sunday night and found a man dead, apparently of a gunshot wound.
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Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Mask Mandate Hearing On How 'Permanent' Isn't 'Forever'
The Oregon Health Authority Holds A Hearing Monday On Plans For "Permanent" Mask Mandate Which Isn't A "Forever" Mandate.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Damian Lillard Tells Reporters Surgery 'Brings Me A Lot Of Peace'
Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard met the press for the first time since having abdominal surgery.
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Portland, OR|News|
Oregon COVID Cases Reach New High, A 'Tragic Time' For Oregon
Officials predict that the state could reach its peak in new cases with a peak in hospitalizations the week after.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Two DAs, Four Crime Victims Sue Governor Brown Over Early Release
The Lane and Lnn County District Attorneys are suing Governor Brown, challenging her decision to grant clemency to dozens of people.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Christine Drazan Steps Down From Legislature To Focus On Gov Run
Christine Drazan, who has represented Canby in the state house of representatives, is stepping down to focus on her run for governor.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Defense Lawyers Are Needed, New Report Says State Lacking
Oregon has less than one-third of the public defenders needed to adequately provide representation to those who need it.
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