Civil War In Elite Neighborhood Nears Climax
The end may be in sight for a bitter battle being waged in an elite neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. The Portland City Council will meet on November 3rd to begin the process of determining how historic districts will work in the city and start to heal this broken neighborhood.
Flu Vaccination Provides The Best Protection Against Illness, Hospitalization
Flu season is approaching, and the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to circulate at high levels, putting a strain on local hospitals. Flu vaccination provides the best protection against influenza illness and can help to reduce the burden on local hospitals.
Congress Passes Merkley Provision To Smooth Landing For Afghan Evacuees In U.S.
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today announced that both houses of Congress have passed a provision proposed by Merkley to help ease the transition to the U.S. for recently evacuated Afghan refugees who are relocating to America.
Public Health Downgrades Advisories At Vancouver, Lacamas And Round Lakes
Clark County Public Health is downgrading the advisories at Vancouver Lake and Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas. The danger advisories at all three lakes are being downgraded to warning.
Merkley, Wyden Urge Treasury Secretary To Establish An Office Of Tribal Affairs
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have teamed up with United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) in a bipartisan push to urge U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to establish an Office of Tribal Affairs within the Treasury Department.
Merkley, Wyden Announce $18 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding for Oregon Health Centers
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that the federal department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded more than $18 million in funding for health centers all across Oregon.
Health Department Issues New Mandates In Wake Of COVID Surge
“While outdoor activities remain much safer than indoors there is still a risk,” says Duchin. “Even outdoors currently when large numbers of people are in close, prolonged contact.”
The Superior Nature Of The Delta Variant And What We’re Learning About It
The COVID Delta variant is spreading through the world like wild fire. While some people may take the warnings from health officials as propaganda. The reality is that the Delta variant is more efficient, elusive and in many ways vastly superior to its predecessors.
COVID-19 Related Rental Assistance
These programs have provided an unprecedented $21.4 in financial assistance since August 2020 and are currently serving more than 100 additional households per week by providing an average of more than $800,000 per week in financial assistance.
Public Health Issues Danger Advisory At Vancouver Lake Due To Elevated Toxin Levels
Results from water samples taken from Vancouver Lake on Monday revealed cyanotoxins above the threshold levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health. Danger signs are being posted at the public access points to the lake.
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Black Teachers Matter. Why Aren’t Schools Trying To Keep Them?
Retention strategies for teachers usually focus on feeling a sense of belonging, centered on whiteness. Where does that leave Black teachers?
