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A Multnomah County Health Official Tries to Stop the Spread of HIV Via Used Needles

Needle use is up. Meth deaths are up. And HIV is on the rise again.

Multnomah County Warns of “Worrisome” Increase in Cases of HIV

The county cites drug use as the most common factor, but urges that everyone at risk get tested.

One Day With the Squad That Removes Needles and Feces From Downtown Portland Streets

Every weekday morning, shortly before dawn, a squadron of men arrives downtown to serve as an alarm clock.

Man Restrained by Portland Police on Thanksgiving Died of a Meth and Cocaine Overdose, Medical Examiner Says

Six officers struggled to restrain Richard Barry.

Attorney for Family of Woman Who Died in Multnomah County Jail Says Timeline Leaves Unanswered Questions About Detox Treatment

Sheriff’s office says “no signs of foul play and no illegal use of drugs while in jail” in Dee Glassman’s death.

Twice as Many Oregonians Are Dying From Meth Than From Heroin, and the Fatalities Are Rising

“Everybody has meth around here — everybody.”

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