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Our Reporter Takes the Cheapest Legal Mushroom Trip in Town
A voyage inward, via the cheapest legal mushroom therapy in Oregon.
Why I Became a Legal Psilocybin Facilitator
Michele sat with our correspondent on his psychedelic trip. She knows the terrain.
Providence St. Vincent to Close Four-Bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
“This decision comes after persistent challenges over the past several years including an ongoing low patient census,” it said in a statement.
Workers Bristle at City Throwing Employee Bash With Therapy Goats and Talent Show
The city's public works employees are getting a celebration on Sept. 25.
Dreaded Emerald Ash Borer Found Within Portland City Limits
For Portland’s 100,000 ash trees, the tiny green insect might as well be Godzilla.
Oregon’s Public Workers Can’t Find Out Which Private Investments in Their PERS Fund Actually Made Money
A recent OJP investigation found that Oregon, against the advice of its own consultants, has been investing too much in private equity and not enough in stocks and bonds.
A New Blazers Regime Will Include the Founders of Panda Express
A new wrinkle to the sale emerged Friday as well, with the addition of the Cherng Family Trust.
Deputy City Administrator Sara Morrissey Leaves City for County Job
Sara Morrissey served as one of the city’s six deputy city administrators during the government transition.
In Oregon, Confusion Still Reigns on COVID Vaccine Access
As fed health agencies shed their experts and credibility, the state scrambles to forge its own policy.
Under Pressure as Costs Rise, the State Sweetens the Offer for Insurers That Run the Oregon Health Plan
Coordinated care organizations like CareOregon had balked at the state’s initial rate proposal for 2026.
Portland School Board Authorizes District to Start Due Diligence on Center for Black Student Excellence
The Portland School Board on Tuesday night unanimously voted to execute a $16 million purchase and sale agreement for a building for the Center for Black Student Excellence, about five years after voters first approved its creation in 2020.
Oregon Gained State Government Workers in the Past Year While Manufacturing Ranks Fell
Workers losing jobs in manufacturing or wholesale trade have difficulty getting jobs in specialized fields.