Breaking NewsResearchers say recent data appears to show transmission has increased since the state began gradual reopening nearly a month ago.9:41 PM PDT June 12, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — As Oregon faces a surge in coronavirus cases, new modeling suggests there could be plenty of more days with at least 100 new cases, if not more.Researchers for the , based in Bellevue, Wash., say it’s still too early to determine the full scope of why cases have surged over the past few weeks, but recent data appears to show transmission has increased by at least 10 percentage points since gradual reopening...…Breaking NewsResearchers say recent data appears to show transmission has increased since the state began gradual reopening nearly a month ago.9:41 PM PDT June 12, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — As Oregon faces a surge in coronavirus cases, new modeling suggests there could be plenty of more days with at least 100 new cases, if not more.Researchers for the , based in Bellevue, Wash., say it’s still too early to determine the full scope of why cases have surged over the past few weeks, but recent data appears to show transmission has increased by at least 10 percentage points since gradual reopening...WW…

Breaking NewsOregon has reported at least 100 daily new coronavirus cases in eight of the last 10 days. This is the first day the state has reported more than 200 cases.1:33 PM PDT June 16, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Officials in Oregon reported 278 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, another daily record high for the state. The previous record high, which was set on Monday, was 184 cases.In addition to the new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported two more deaths connected to the coronavirus. The state's death toll is at 182 people. The following information was released about the people who...…Breaking NewsOregon has reported at least 100 daily new coronavirus cases in eight of the last 10 days. This is the first day the state has reported more than 200 cases.1:33 PM PDT June 16, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Officials in Oregon reported 278 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, another daily record high for the state. The previous record high, which was set on Monday, was 184 cases.In addition to the new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported two more deaths connected to the coronavirus. The state's death toll is at 182 people. The following information was released about the people who...WW…

Breaking NewsBefore Friday, the most cases the state had reported in one day was 436 new cases on July 19.1:11 PM PDT September 25, 2020PORTLAND, Oregon — Health officials on Friday reported three more COVID-19 deaths in Oregon and 457 new cases of the virus.This is the highest daily number of new cases that Oregon has reported since the coronavirus pandemic began. Before Friday, the most cases the state had reported in one day was 436 new cases on July 19.Health officials said some of the contributing factors were Labor Day gatherings, the return of students to college campuses and parties...…Breaking NewsBefore Friday, the most cases the state had reported in one day was 436 new cases on July 19.1:11 PM PDT September 25, 2020PORTLAND, Oregon — Health officials on Friday reported three more COVID-19 deaths in Oregon and 457 new cases of the virus.This is the highest daily number of new cases that Oregon has reported since the coronavirus pandemic began. Before Friday, the most cases the state had reported in one day was 436 new cases on July 19.Health officials said some of the contributing factors were Labor Day gatherings, the return of students to college campuses and parties...WW…

Breaking NewsThe diocese, which reaches to Southern Oregon, includes 124 parishes and 23 missions that serve over 467,000 Catholics.Credit: Patrick S. Brennan, St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionInside St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, Ore. A spokesperson said in-person Mass won't resume at St. Mary's Cathedral this weekend, but they hope to resume the weekend of May 17.9:15 AM PDT May 6, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Archbishop of Portland announced Tuesday that churches will resume Mass starting with Saturday night vigil services.Only those parishes that...…Breaking NewsThe diocese, which reaches to Southern Oregon, includes 124 parishes and 23 missions that serve over 467,000 Catholics.Credit: Patrick S. Brennan, St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionInside St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, Ore. A spokesperson said in-person Mass won't resume at St. Mary's Cathedral this weekend, but they hope to resume the weekend of May 17.9:15 AM PDT May 6, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Archbishop of Portland announced Tuesday that churches will resume Mass starting with Saturday night vigil services.Only those parishes that...WW…

Breaking NewsRobert Pouria had packed his valuables in the trunk of his car amidst wildfire evacuation notices in Clackamas County.11:23 PM PDT September 24, 2020HAPPY VALLEY, Oregon — A 90-year-old Happy Valley man is heartbroken after thieves stole his most precious family heirlooms. Robert Pouria had packed them in the trunk of his car to be ready because of wildfire evacuation notices in Clackamas County.“It hurts real bad,” said Pouria. “Real bad.”Pouria's stolen valuables included wedding rings belonging to him and his late wife of 52 years, a Black Hills Gold ring and his wife's...…Breaking NewsRobert Pouria had packed his valuables in the trunk of his car amidst wildfire evacuation notices in Clackamas County.11:23 PM PDT September 24, 2020HAPPY VALLEY, Oregon — A 90-year-old Happy Valley man is heartbroken after thieves stole his most precious family heirlooms. Robert Pouria had packed them in the trunk of his car to be ready because of wildfire evacuation notices in Clackamas County.“It hurts real bad,” said Pouria. “Real bad.”Pouria's stolen valuables included wedding rings belonging to him and his late wife of 52 years, a Black Hills Gold ring and his wife's...WW…

Breaking NewsLocal seafood groups are working to support fishers and families who have lost income.2:31 PM PDT August 8, 2020NEWPORT, Ore — Oregon seafood groups are rallying to support those struggling in the fishing industry during the COVID-19 pandemic."It affected the business as a whole in the community, because fishing is the largest industry," Taunette Dixon said.Dixon is part of a fourth generation fishing family in Newport. She said since earlier this year, overseas and domestic business has largely dried up."When restaurants started closing down — that's our biggest market in the...…Breaking NewsLocal seafood groups are working to support fishers and families who have lost income.2:31 PM PDT August 8, 2020NEWPORT, Ore — Oregon seafood groups are rallying to support those struggling in the fishing industry during the COVID-19 pandemic."It affected the business as a whole in the community, because fishing is the largest industry," Taunette Dixon said.Dixon is part of a fourth generation fishing family in Newport. She said since earlier this year, overseas and domestic business has largely dried up."When restaurants started closing down — that's our biggest market in the...WW…

Breaking NewsOne doctor said OHSU is running close to full capacity as health leaders express concerns over how the state's hospitals will keep up with surging cases.5:55 PM PST November 14, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — For the third straight day, Oregon is reporting more than a 1,000 new COVID-19 cases. Emergency room (ER) workers on the front lines of the pandemic are seeing the spike first hand. Dr. Matt Hansen, an ER physician at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), said his hospital is seeing the surge with patients of all ages coming in, some with mild symptoms, others very...…Breaking NewsOne doctor said OHSU is running close to full capacity as health leaders express concerns over how the state's hospitals will keep up with surging cases.5:55 PM PST November 14, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — For the third straight day, Oregon is reporting more than a 1,000 new COVID-19 cases. Emergency room (ER) workers on the front lines of the pandemic are seeing the spike first hand. Dr. Matt Hansen, an ER physician at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), said his hospital is seeing the surge with patients of all ages coming in, some with mild symptoms, others very...WW…

Breaking NewsThe four people recently returned from Guinea and Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Oregon Health Authority said there is low risk for people in Oregon.Ebola8:59 AM PDT March 25, 2021PORTLAND, Ore. — The on Thursday announced it is monitoring four people for Ebola after those people recently returned from Guinea and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), two West African countries in the midst of Ebola outbreaks.OHA said there is low risk for people in Oregon. It did not say where the four individuals are located.Local public health departments and OHA have been in touch...…Breaking NewsThe four people recently returned from Guinea and Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Oregon Health Authority said there is low risk for people in Oregon.Ebola8:59 AM PDT March 25, 2021PORTLAND, Ore. — The on Thursday announced it is monitoring four people for Ebola after those people recently returned from Guinea and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), two West African countries in the midst of Ebola outbreaks.OHA said there is low risk for people in Oregon. It did not say where the four individuals are located.Local public health departments and OHA have been in touch...WW…

Breaking NewsThere have been more than 90 shootings in the month of January.11:38 PM PST January 29, 2021PORTLAND, Ore. — A home near Southeast 84th and Clinton was riddled with bullets Thursday night. One of the bullets went through a 3-year-old girl's bedroom. She was not in there. The family was lucky, but that is not the case for everybody."It's the kind of pain you don't understand until you've been through it," said Jennifer Adams. "The crying is so deep inside."Adams lost her brother-in-law, a father of three, to gun violence in mid-January. His brother-in-law was also shot and...…Breaking NewsThere have been more than 90 shootings in the month of January.11:38 PM PST January 29, 2021PORTLAND, Ore. — A home near Southeast 84th and Clinton was riddled with bullets Thursday night. One of the bullets went through a 3-year-old girl's bedroom. She was not in there. The family was lucky, but that is not the case for everybody."It's the kind of pain you don't understand until you've been through it," said Jennifer Adams. "The crying is so deep inside."Adams lost her brother-in-law, a father of three, to gun violence in mid-January. His brother-in-law was also shot and...WW…

Breaking NewsThe county has long targeted Friday, June 12, to begin its gradual reopening.8:42 AM PDT June 10, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County is moving ahead with its plan to begin a gradual reopening on Friday. County commissioners and health officials re-evaluated progress toward entering Phase 1 of Oregon’s reopening plan during a meeting Wednesday afternoon."We are planning to move forward into Phase 1," said County Chair Deborah Kafoury.The county is now waiting for approval from Gov. Kate Brown.Wednesday's re-evaluation was planned before the county submitted its...…Breaking NewsThe county has long targeted Friday, June 12, to begin its gradual reopening.8:42 AM PDT June 10, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County is moving ahead with its plan to begin a gradual reopening on Friday. County commissioners and health officials re-evaluated progress toward entering Phase 1 of Oregon’s reopening plan during a meeting Wednesday afternoon."We are planning to move forward into Phase 1," said County Chair Deborah Kafoury.The county is now waiting for approval from Gov. Kate Brown.Wednesday's re-evaluation was planned before the county submitted its...WW…