Willamette Week

Portland Police Are Helping Homeless People Get IDs So They Can Access Services And Apply For Housing

“It’s a big hurdle,” Sgt. Shaun Sahli says. “They don’t have their IDs and they have to go through the process of getting an ID before they can do any HUD paperwork to get into services.”

Gov. Kate Brown’s Campaign Buys Its Health Insurance From Anti-Abortion Insurer

Kate Brown has blasted Knute Buehler’s claims that he’s pro-choice but her campaign buys its insurance from anti-abortion contractor.

Murmurs: Multnomah County District Attorney Skips Dinner Over “Offensive” Remarks

In other news: Dennis Richardson faces health questions.

Murmurs: Portland State University Settles Whistleblower Complaint

In other news: Alcohol and automobiles remain a horrible combination.

Erin Flynn Is Leaving Portland State University

She will remain at work on the Innovation Quadrant.

Over 150,000 Acres of Oregon Land Is Currently Consumed by Wildfires, and the Entire State Is At an Elevated Fire Risk

Currently, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, there are 16 fires burning in Oregon, totally roughly 151,603 acres. And NIFC predicts that number could increase in the coming months.

Federal Officials Again Deny Members of Congress Access to a Detention Facility Holding Immigrant Children in Portland

The Oregon delegation says the federal agency’s refusal “makes a mockery of the checks and balances envisioned in our constitution.”

Oregon Officials Tried to Visit a Detention Center for Immigrant Children in Portland. The Feds Won’t Let Them In.

“It is clear that there is no reasonable explanation as to why the tour can’t take place.”

Murmurs: Union Organizes Inside Oregon’s Largest Hospital System

In other news: Lawsuits! Awards! Awards! Lawsuits!

Federal Appeals Court Ruling Costs Moda Health a $214 Million Judgment Against Feds

Federal appeals court overturns $214 million award to Moda Health.

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