Prescription for Conflict

The State has a trio of investigations into Big Pharma. But legislators say the Justice Department blocked a better solution.

News The practice of pharmaceutical companies paying big money to doctors in hopes of influencing what drugs they prescribe is under investigation by Oregon’s Department of Justice. “We have th ... More

Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Miriam Widman

Mobile Army

The Salvation Army is making major changes in the Portland area.

News Wanted: a 7- to 12-acre plot of land in the Portland area for a drug treatment facility that could help as many as 125 men. Reply to Salvation Army, which wants the space as part of a major set of mo ... More

Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Miriam Widman

An army of complaints

"Major" gripes follow a Salvation Army official.

News Since Michael Zielinski took over managerial responsibilities for the Portland area's nine Salvation Army stores last summer, four managers have left. While the Salvation Army says this type of turno ... More

Wednesday, May 2, 2007 Miriam Widman