COVID And Low Birth Rate Factors Impact Population
Portland State University sent out data from their recent population research. According to PSU, Oregon’s population losses were concentrated in Multnomah County.
Mobile Home Residents Buying Parks
Residents are taking matters of ownership into their own hands. Advocates tout the cooperative model as a way to preserve one of the last affordable housing options for people with low- or fixed-incomes.
Portland Drug Dealer Gets 10 Years In Federal Prison
Law enforcement continues to target drug activity in the central part of Oregon. A Portland drug dealer was sentenced recently to 10 years in federal prison.
Oregon Business Gets 1st Psilocybin License
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued the state's first psilocybin license as part of the nation's first regulatory framework for psilocybin services.
Downtown Portland Picking Up Big Time
Portland is bouncing back. Portland's tourism sector was one of several industries rocked by the pandemic, coupled with the city's rising homelessness and crime.
Gov. Kotek Approves More Funds For Portland Homeless Sweeps
Gov. Kotek directed her staff and Oregon transportation officials to come up with money that Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler needs to resume sweeps and camp cleanups of state-owned property.
Three Killed In Portland, Gun Bills Introduced
Many Portlanders are unhappy with the constant flow of gun violence in the city. On Saturday, police responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of North Foss Avenue and North Foss Court.
Oregon To Claim Nation’s First In Medicaid
Oregon will become the first state in the nation to allow children who enroll in Medicaid at birth to stay to age 6. There are several states that are looking at their enrollment policies for the youngest Medicaid members.
EV Charging Station Opens As Rebate Halted
The Largest EV supercharger site has opened in Sutherlin, Oregon on Clover Leaf Loop. This is located off of the I-5 on Highway 138.
Approval To Convert Office Buildings Into Apartments
Oregon state lawmakers are considering approving a bill with incentives that would require local governments to waive system development charges.
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California Man Charged With Threatening Fulton County DA Fani Willis Over...
A California man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta on charges of threatening Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis because of her prosecution of former President Donald Trump, the Justice Department said Friday in a release.
