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
- Portlanders show their support for deconstructing – rather than demolishing – older buildingsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 6, 2019 Contact: Tim BeckerTimothy.Becker@portlandoregon.gov In 2016, Portland became the first city in North America to require deconstruction for its oldest and most historic houses when proposed for removal. Portland’s deconstruction ordinance prioritizes material salvage and reuse over landfill, provides economic opportunity and workforce development, and facilitates the safe removal of hazardous […]
- New methodology protocols affect carbon emissions data for Multnomah CountyPortland’s carbon emissions inventory shows where to focus carbon mitigation efforts and whether we are on track with emission reduction goals. Since the 2017 Climate Action Plan progress report, staff have worked to update all the annual records in accordance with the new Global Protocol for Community-scale GHG Emission Inventories to align with the Paris […]
- Portland joins countries and cities around the world to cut down the distribution of single-use plasticHalf of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once. Let that sink in. “These non-recyclable single-use plastic items are piling up in garbage cans, on Portland’s streets and in our waterways,” said City of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. “We’ve heard from the Portland community and thank the restaurants who have already taken action […]
City of Vancouver News
- Vancouver Police arrest fugitive and recover multiple guns and drugsVancouver, Wash. –On November 10, 2019 Detectives from the Neighborhood Response Team, the US Marshals Violent Offender Task Force, the SW Washington Regional SWAT Team, and Vancouver Police Patrol developed information that a wanted fugitive, Daniel Gene Hoffman, was staying at a Vancouver area motel.
- Annual Father Daughter Valentine’s Ball expands to include the whole familyVancouver’s annual Father Daughter Valentine’s Ball now includes an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the love of their birth or chosen family. This February, in addition to two dances in the traditional father/daughter style, Vancouver Parks and Recreation will also host a third Sweethearts Valentine’s Ball that welcomes all family members.
- Korey's Joy DriveThe City of Vancouver invites the community to support the fifth annual Korey's Joy Drive! Donate toys and warm clothing this holiday season and help us honor the memory of Korey Cochran, a City employee who passed away in 2017 at the age of 38 from brain cancer. The City will collect new, unwrapped toys […]
- City of Vancouver proposal to acquire new Operations Center site advancesVancouver, Wash. – The City of Vancouver’s proposal to purchase a 35-acre site currently owned by Clark County for a future replacement Operations Center has received the go-ahead by the Clark County Council, which authorized County Manager Shawn Henessee to proceed with the sale agreement. Authorization of the site purchase will be considered by the Vancouver […]
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