Cannabis Commission To Meet In Portland
The Oregon Cannabis Commission’s quarterly public meeting will be held Jan. 30, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Portland State Office Building in Conference Room 1B. The commission consists of the state public health officer and an eight-member panel appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. The commission is tasked with, […]
Health Experts Host Teleconference On How The American Health Care Act Would Impact Older Adults
March 23, 2017 No CommentBoston, MA and Washington, D.C. – Last week, the Congressional Budget Office reported that the American Health Care Act, the House Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, would cause 24 million Americans to lose their health insurance by 2026. Older Americans (age 50+) would be among the hardest hit under the House plan […]
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Parents and caregivers may be underestimating the importance of dental care for children’s “baby teeth.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 63 percent of children ages two to four see the dentist at least annually. Most dental benefits cover preventive care visits twice a year with no out-of-pocket costs, and these […]
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When constantly struggling to juggle the unending daily responsibilities of both work and family life, trying to squeeze in time to exercise can be a daunting task. Throughout the day, you may be faced with the difficult choice: to move or not to move. Luckily, there are many simple changes you can incorporate into your […]
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the presence of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) in Washington state, including King County. The CDC testing confirmed that a King County child hospitalized at Seattle Children’s Hospital has respiratory illness associated with EV-D68. “Confirmation of this case indicates that EV-D68 is likely circulating in our community […]
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City of Portland News
- City of Portland Commits to Clean Air Construction StandardPRESS RELEASEMAYOR TED WHEELER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/13/2018Contact: Eileen Park, (503) 823-6541Eileen.park@portlandoregon.gov City of Portland Commits to Clean Air Construction Standard Portland, ORE -- Today, the City of Portland committed to reducing diesel emissions on public sector construction sites. Multnomah County is also expected to adopt the Standard later this month by executive order. The Portland […]
- Community conversations about single-use plastics support new policyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2018 Contacts Eileen Park503-823-6541Office of Mayor Ted Wheeler Christine Llobregat503-823-7007Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Portland City Council passes ordinance to cut back on single-use plastic serviceware while Portlanders who rely on items for healthcare situations can still obtain what they need. After a second reading and unanimous vote, Portland City […]
- Energy reporting increases transparency in the commercial real-estate marketThe public can view and compare energy efficiency information for more than 800 commercial buildings within the city of Portland. Similar to labels on consumer products, such as cars and appliances, building energy ratings help tenants and prospective purchasers understand how much energy a building uses and how that might affect operating costs. In 2015, […]
City of Vancouver News
- Community Center Hours Updates and ClosuresFind out what reduced hours or closures are coming up soon for Vancouver, Washington community centers. In the event of inclement weather this page will also be updated with relevant weather-related closures.
- SE Evergreen Highway projects to get underway Jan. 21Construction is expected to begin Jan. 21 on two separate City of Vancouver projects on Southeast Evergreen Highway. Contractors for the City will be installing new water and sewer main lines along Southeast Evergreen Highway, from Southeast Ellsworth Road to Southeast 112th Avenue. The current schedule calls for work to start on the project’s east side […]
- Erik Paulsen appointed to vacant City Council seatErik Paulsen has been selected to fill a vacant seat on Vancouver City Council. The council made the appointment official with a vote during their Jan.14 meeting. Paulsen will take his oath of office on Jan. 28 at the regularly scheduled city council meeting at City Hall
- Annual Father Daughter Valentine’s Ball Presented by Evergreen Home LoansA fun and memorable event for fathers and daughters of all ages! Treat your daughter, granddaughter, niece or goddaughter to a wonderful evening of music and dancing at the Pearson Air Museum Historic Hangar.
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