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Another 200 Legacy Nurses Join Oregon Nurses Association

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.

By Seychelle Marks-BienenJuly 16, 2025 at 5:35 pm PDT

American Adults Could Forgo Tetanus and Diphtheria Boosters, OHSU Scientist Says

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.

By Senya ScottJuly 16, 2025 at 5:28 pm PDT

Adena Long Resigns as Director of Portland Parks & Recreation

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.

By Sophie PeelJuly 16, 2025 at 2:02 pm PDT

A Veteran GOP Lawmaker Sided With Democrats on Transportation. Why?

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.

By Nigel JaquissJuly 16, 2025 at 6:02 am PDT

Oregon Hospitals Are Bracing for Medicaid Cuts That Will Hit Harder Here Than in Most States

Oregon Hospitals Are Bracing for Medicaid Cuts That Will Hit Harder Here Than in Most States

Weakening the safety net program will cost everybody.

By Khushboo RathoreJuly 16, 2025 at 6:00 am PDT

One Thing Has Changed at Portland City Hall: The Socialists Are Setting the Agenda

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.

By Sophie PeelJuly 16, 2025 at 5:55 am PDT

Ideological Foes in Elected Office Learn to Get Along…Sometimes

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.

By Sophie PeelJuly 16, 2025 at 5:52 am PDT

Mixed Signals From the DSA Contributed to a Policy Debacle

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.

By Sophie PeelJuly 16, 2025 at 5:50 am PDT

WW Wins Nine Prizes in National Journalism Contest

WW Wins Nine Prizes in National Journalism Contest

Andrew Jankowski recognized for the best arts criticism in the country.

By Aaron MeshJuly 16, 2025 at 5:35 am PDT

Wheels of Justice Grind Slowly in Douglas County Election Dispute

Wheels of Justice Grind Slowly in Douglas County Election Dispute

“But I know this: there are going to be fireworks.”

By Nigel JaquissJuly 16, 2025 at 5:24 am PDT

Murmurs: Federal Judge Orders Asylum Seeker’s Immediate Release

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.

By WW StaffJuly 16, 2025 at 5:02 am PDT

Berkshire—No, Not That Berkshire—Bets on Portland With $88 Million Apartment Purchase

Berkshire—No, Not That Berkshire—Bets on Portland With $88 Million Apartment Purchase

The Oracle of Omaha sees value in Stumptown.

By Anthony EffingerJuly 15, 2025 at 11:07 pm PDT

National For-Profit Medicaid Provider’s Difficulties Are Relevant to Oregon

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.

By Nigel JaquissJuly 15, 2025 at 6:09 am PDT

City Could Risk Losing $387 Million in Federal Grants Due to Trump DEI Order

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.

By Asa GartrellJuly 14, 2025 at 7:58 pm PDT

Rayfield Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Suing to Restore Education Grants

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.

By Senya ScottJuly 14, 2025 at 7:08 pm PDT

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Another 200 Legacy Nurses Join Oregon Nurses Association

By Seychelle Marks-BienenJuly 16, 2025 at 5:35 pm PDT

American Adults Could Forgo Tetanus and Diphtheria Boosters, OHSU Scientist Says


Adena Long Resigns as Director of Portland Parks & Recreation


SNAP! Dance Party Turns 18 at Holocene This Month


A Veteran GOP Lawmaker Sided With Democrats on Transportation. Why?


Oregon Hospitals Are Bracing for Medicaid Cuts That Will Hit Harder Here Than in Most States


One Thing Has Changed at Portland City Hall: The Socialists Are Setting the Agenda


Ideological Foes in Elected Office Learn to Get Along…Sometimes


Mixed Signals From the DSA Contributed to a Policy Debacle


WW Wins Nine Prizes in National Journalism Contest

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