American Adults Could Forgo Tetanus and Diphtheria Boosters, OHSU Scientist Says
The U.S. could stop adult boosters for both tetanus and diphtheria, which are given together, saving the strapped U.S. healthcare system about $1 billion a year, says Mark Slifka.
Rayfield Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Suing to Restore Education Grants
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined 20 other attorneys general to sue the Trump administration for freezing $6.8 billion in nationwide education grants—including about $73 million to Oregon schools.
Lightning Sparks 72 Fires in One Night in Southwest Oregon
The National Interagency Fire Center lists the whole of Oregon as having “significant wildland fire potential” for the month of July.
Food Front Co-Op Members and Board Debate Two Sale Options
Three years after the closure of the beloved Northwest Food Front co-op in 2023, the board and its membership continue to wage war over the building’s future.
Where Should Oregon Stand Up to Donald Trump?
For the past week, WW has asked protesters as well as elected officials a single question.
New Portland Housing Projects Could Receive Three-Year Waiver on System Development Charges
The Finance Committee of the Portland City Council today advanced a policy that would exempt new residential projects from system development charges for a three-year period beginning 30 days after the full council vote.
Clackamas County Commissioners Choose Diana Helm to Fill Seat Vacated by Melissa Fireside
The commission thought abut geography when selecting Diana Helm, the former mayor of Damascus.
Novick Apologizes for Proposing Arts Center Closure
Novick added that he “displayed a spectacular lack of emotional intelligence.”
Novick’s Proposal to Close Multnomah Arts Center Meets Rebuke From Residents
Tunes played by a children’s string quartet standing outside of City Hall could be heard from within the chambers.