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Another 200 Legacy Nurses Join Oregon Nurses Association
Another 200 nurses at Legacy Health hospitals in Oregon and Washington voted to join the Oregon Nurses Association last week, pushing the union’s representation to a new high in the hospital system.
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.
Adena Long Resigns as Director of Portland Parks & Recreation
Adena Long has resigned from her position as the director of Portland Parks and Recreation after she was placed on administrative leave last month.
A Veteran GOP Lawmaker Sided With Democrats on Transportation. Why?
Kevin Mannix changed his vote after a large appropriation to a project he favors. He says there’s no connection.
Oregon Hospitals Are Bracing for Medicaid Cuts That Will Hit Harder Here Than in Most States
Weakening the safety net program will cost everybody.
One Thing Has Changed at Portland City Hall: The Socialists Are Setting the Agenda
For the first time in living memory, Portland in effect has two viable political parties—and the second one isn’t the Republicans.
Ideological Foes in Elected Office Learn to Get Along…Sometimes
The mood is often collegial—even sweet—between Portland City Councilors who are DSA members and councilors who oppose them.
Mixed Signals From the DSA Contributed to a Policy Debacle
A recent and high-profile fumble was led by the Portland City Council’s socialist members, who nearly all publicly expressed remorse afterward.
WW Wins Nine Prizes in National Journalism Contest
Andrew Jankowski recognized for the best arts criticism in the country.
Wheels of Justice Grind Slowly in Douglas County Election Dispute
“But I know this: there are going to be fireworks.”
Murmurs: Federal Judge Orders Asylum Seeker’s Immediate Release
U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio ordered the immediate release of a Mexican asylum seeker from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Tacoma on July 14.
Berkshire—No, Not That Berkshire—Bets on Portland With $88 Million Apartment Purchase
The Oracle of Omaha sees value in Stumptown.
National For-Profit Medicaid Provider’s Difficulties Are Relevant to Oregon
Centene disclosed bad news to Wall Street. It owns a large coordinated care organization that serves six counties here.
City Could Risk Losing $387 Million in Federal Grants Due to Trump DEI Order
New grant guidelines from the Trump Administration imperil the city’s ability to receive federal grant money.
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.