An official tally of Oregon's COVID-19 vaccine doses shows that a very small fraction of doses meant for Oregonians' arms have been thrown away instead.The number of wasted vaccine doses: just 476. The total number of doses sent to Oregon as of April 2: 2,406,845. That means vaccine clinics have trashed just 0.02% of doses.Those figures were provided by the Oregon Health Authority in response to questions from WW. They reflect only doses that OHA had compiled data on. (Not included in this data are doses that go to the Department of Defense, the Federal Bureau...…An official tally of Oregon's COVID-19 vaccine doses shows that a very small fraction of doses meant for Oregonians' arms have been thrown away instead.The number of wasted vaccine doses: just 476. The total number of doses sent to Oregon as of April 2: 2,406,845. That means vaccine clinics have trashed just 0.02% of doses.Those figures were provided by the Oregon Health Authority in response to questions from WW. They reflect only doses that OHA had compiled data on. (Not included in this data are doses that go to the Department of Defense, the Federal Bureau...WW…

For those still waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine, the last two weeks have brought good news.First, on Feb. 26, Gov. Kate Brown announced that every Oregonian would be eligible for a vaccine by July 1. Then, on March 2, President Joe Biden announced he expected to have enough doses for every adult in the country by the end of May.But there's another date that the Oregon Health Authority has been more quiet about: April 21.That's when the state expects to have enough doses on hand for 70% of adult Oregonians to receive their first dose. (The projection assumes current projections for...…For those still waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine, the last two weeks have brought good news.First, on Feb. 26, Gov. Kate Brown announced that every Oregonian would be eligible for a vaccine by July 1. Then, on March 2, President Joe Biden announced he expected to have enough doses for every adult in the country by the end of May.But there's another date that the Oregon Health Authority has been more quiet about: April 21.That's when the state expects to have enough doses on hand for 70% of adult Oregonians to receive their first dose. (The projection assumes current projections for...WW…

Among the many challenges faced by the COVID-19 vaccination rollout: Neither of the two vaccines given emergency authorization are approved for use in children under 16.That means even more adults need to be vaccinated before Oregon and the nation can contain the virus.According to calculations by the Oregon Health Authority, 90% of the state's adults need to get the vaccine—a number that is reduced only by the percentage of people who have gained immunity by contracting the virus. The 90% figure is the threshold Oregon needs to hit to reach...…Among the many challenges faced by the COVID-19 vaccination rollout: Neither of the two vaccines given emergency authorization are approved for use in children under 16.That means even more adults need to be vaccinated before Oregon and the nation can contain the virus.According to calculations by the Oregon Health Authority, 90% of the state's adults need to get the vaccine—a number that is reduced only by the percentage of people who have gained immunity by contracting the virus. The 90% figure is the threshold Oregon needs to hit to reach...WW…

PORTLAND NEEDS WILLAMETTE WEEK. WW NEEDS YOU. The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. However, the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 continues to makethis a very challenging time. Please support the city we loveby joining Friends of Willamette Week. On Dec. 2, Heather Rose, a Legacy Health nurse, sent WW's newsroom . Her holiday message was agonizing. "I have found myself shaken by a different sort of suffering," she wrote of the fact that Oregon's COVID deaths had reached their highest rate since the pandemic began. "The patient who is awake,...…PORTLAND NEEDS WILLAMETTE WEEK. WW NEEDS YOU. The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. However, the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 continues to makethis a very challenging time. Please support the city we loveby joining Friends of Willamette Week. On Dec. 2, Heather Rose, a Legacy Health nurse, sent WW's newsroom . Her holiday message was agonizing. "I have found myself shaken by a different sort of suffering," she wrote of the fact that Oregon's COVID deaths had reached their highest rate since the pandemic began. "The patient who is awake,...WW…

Oregon officials expect the state to receive its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer on Tuesday, Dec. 15. And by the end of the month, Oregon expects to receive 228,400 doses—assuming the Moderna vaccine is also approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use.Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses, so at least some of the doses will be for a second round of vaccination.The federal government has issued guidance for who should get priority in receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. It recommends the first doses go to hospital workers,...…Oregon officials expect the state to receive its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer on Tuesday, Dec. 15. And by the end of the month, Oregon expects to receive 228,400 doses—assuming the Moderna vaccine is also approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use.Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses, so at least some of the doses will be for a second round of vaccination.The federal government has issued guidance for who should get priority in receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. It recommends the first doses go to hospital workers,...WW…

WW presents "Distant Voices," a daily video interview for the era of social distancing. Our reporters are asking Portlanders what they're doing during quarantine.On Dec. 4, the Oregon Health Authority requested 15,600 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government. It's the job of two doctors to assure Oregonians the shots are safe.Dr. Louis Picker is one of them. He's an Oregon Health & Science University professor who has worked on an HIV vaccine. Gov. Kate Brown appointed him last week to review safety data for any COVID-19 vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug...…WW presents "Distant Voices," a daily video interview for the era of social distancing. Our reporters are asking Portlanders what they're doing during quarantine.On Dec. 4, the Oregon Health Authority requested 15,600 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government. It's the job of two doctors to assure Oregonians the shots are safe.Dr. Louis Picker is one of them. He's an Oregon Health & Science University professor who has worked on an HIV vaccine. Gov. Kate Brown appointed him last week to review safety data for any COVID-19 vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug...WW…

House Speaker Tina Kotek's calls this spring for Rep. Diego Hernandez (D-East Portland) to resign have caused a rupture in the Democratic caucus, opening a door to a challenge of Kotek's leadership by Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Clackamas).Bynum is seeking to unseat Kotek (D-Portland), the longest-serving speaker in the history of the Oregon Legislature. The key role the investigation of Hernandez plays in the legislative power struggle was confirmed to WW by a supporter of Kotek and a supporter of Bynum.Hernandez is under investigation for sexual harassment,...…House Speaker Tina Kotek's calls this spring for Rep. Diego Hernandez (D-East Portland) to resign have caused a rupture in the Democratic caucus, opening a door to a challenge of Kotek's leadership by Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Clackamas).Bynum is seeking to unseat Kotek (D-Portland), the longest-serving speaker in the history of the Oregon Legislature. The key role the investigation of Hernandez plays in the legislative power struggle was confirmed to WW by a supporter of Kotek and a supporter of Bynum.Hernandez is under investigation for sexual harassment,...WW…

PORTLAND NEEDS WILLAMETTE WEEK. WW NEEDS YOU. The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. However, the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 continues to makethis a very challenging time. Please support the city we loveby joining Friends of Willamette Week. Two years ago, Republicans all but washed out in the Portland suburbs after a blue wave solidified Democratic supermajorities in both chambers of the Oregon Legislature. For years, Democrats sought supermajorities—defined as three-fifths of membership—to be able raise taxes without Republican support. The...…PORTLAND NEEDS WILLAMETTE WEEK. WW NEEDS YOU. The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. However, the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 continues to makethis a very challenging time. Please support the city we loveby joining Friends of Willamette Week. Two years ago, Republicans all but washed out in the Portland suburbs after a blue wave solidified Democratic supermajorities in both chambers of the Oregon Legislature. For years, Democrats sought supermajorities—defined as three-fifths of membership—to be able raise taxes without Republican support. The...WW…

The Oregon Voters' Pamphlet statement for Lynnette Shaw, the Democratic nominee for House District 24, falsely claims she received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Minnesota.District 24 covers parts of Yamhill and Washington counties, where Shaw is challenging incumbent Rep. Ron Noble (R-McMinnville) in November.Lying in the Voters' Pamphlet is a class C felony. Shaw's campaign acknowledges Shaw overstated her credentials."This was an unfortunate mistake," says Shaw's campaign manager, Dustin Daniel. "In Lynnette's primary race voter pamphlet statement, her education was...…The Oregon Voters' Pamphlet statement for Lynnette Shaw, the Democratic nominee for House District 24, falsely claims she received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Minnesota.District 24 covers parts of Yamhill and Washington counties, where Shaw is challenging incumbent Rep. Ron Noble (R-McMinnville) in November.Lying in the Voters' Pamphlet is a class C felony. Shaw's campaign acknowledges Shaw overstated her credentials."This was an unfortunate mistake," says Shaw's campaign manager, Dustin Daniel. "In Lynnette's primary race voter pamphlet statement, her education was...WW…

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler trails his challenger Sarah Iannarone by 11 points, according to a poll of likely voters conducted by DHM Research on behalf of the Portland Business Alliance.The results were presented at a PBA meeting last week.Wheeler polled at 30% to Iannarone's 41%, with the remaining 29% of surveyed voters split between writing in a candidate (16%) or remaining undecided (13%). It's an especially notable result given that the poll was not conducted by either campaign, though PBA is supporting the mayor. (The poll has a four percentage point margin of error.)The results...…Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler trails his challenger Sarah Iannarone by 11 points, according to a poll of likely voters conducted by DHM Research on behalf of the Portland Business Alliance.The results were presented at a PBA meeting last week.Wheeler polled at 30% to Iannarone's 41%, with the remaining 29% of surveyed voters split between writing in a candidate (16%) or remaining undecided (13%). It's an especially notable result given that the poll was not conducted by either campaign, though PBA is supporting the mayor. (The poll has a four percentage point margin of error.)The results...WW…