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Reforming Portland's system of government is top-of-mind for voters, but specific proposals spark debate

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Reforming Portland's system of government is top-of-mind for voters, but specific proposals spark debate

Straight Talk

Portland charter reform supporters interview | Straight Talk

Charter Commission co-chair Melanie Billings-Yun and Sol Mora of Portland United for Change make their case for the proposal to overhaul Portland's government.
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Charter reform advocates and opponents make their cases to Portlanders

Supporters and an opponent joined Straight Talk to discuss the November ballot measure that could radically reshape Portland's city government.
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Oregon hospitals in crisis: Samaritan CEO says it could take a generation to recover

A 'perfect storm' of staff shortages, financial struggles and inability to discharge patients have created what hospital officials call an 'existential crisis.'
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Oregon hospitals in crisis

A 'perfect storm' of staff shortages, financial struggles and the inability to discharge patients has created what hospital officials call an 'existential crisis.'
Straight Talk

Safe Rest Villages are all on track to be open by the end of the year, Ryan says

City Commissioner Dan Ryan said staff are starting to see results, with 23 people transitioning from existing villages to permanent housing in the past 3 months.
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Portland on track to open remaining Safe Rest Villages by end of year, Ryan says

City Commissioner Dan Ryan said staff are starting to see results, with 23 people transitioning from existing villages to permanent housing in the past 3 months.
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Sen. Wyden says Inflation Reduction Act will lower costs for prescription drugs and cut the federal deficit

It's an especially sweet victory for Oregon's senior Senator, who is widely seen as the architect of the measure that will allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices.
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After years of fighting to bring down prescription drug prices, Wyden calls Inflation Reduction Act a win against Big Pharma

It's an especially sweet victory for Oregon's senior Senator, who is widely seen as the architect of the measure that will allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices.
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Merkley lauds Inflation Reduction Act for tax equity, lower drug and energy costs

The sweeping $750 billion bill passed the Senate Sunday after a marathon amendment process and passed the House Friday, sending it on to President Joe Biden's desk.
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Oregon Sen. Merkley touts tax equity and lower drug and energy costs as the Inflation Reduction Act heads to the House

The Senate passed the sweeping $750 billion health care, tax, and climate bill last weekend after a 16-hour amendment process.
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Clackamas County clerk who oversaw May primary ballot counting fiasco makes her pitch for reelection to a sixth term

Sherry Hall has served for 20 years. In her first run for office, her opponent Catherine McMullen said she wants to restore trust in the county's elections process.

'Hang on, buckle up': Experts warn rising gas prices likely to climb higher before coming back down

Experts warn rising gas prices in Oregon, Washington likely to climb more before coming back down

Here's why gas prices are on the rise again in Oregon and Washington

A firsthand look at Portland police response to city's homeless crisis

Hurricane Ian nears Cuba on path to strike Florida as Cat 4

Rain expected in Portland mid-week

Portland's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Portland, Oregon | KGW.com

Reforming Portland's system of government is top-of-mind for voters, but specific proposals spark debate

Portland charter reform supporters interview | Straight Talk

Charter reform advocates and opponents make their cases to Portlanders

Oregon hospitals in crisis: Samaritan CEO says it could take a generation to recover

Oregon hospitals in crisis

Safe Rest Villages are all on track to be open by the end of the year, Ryan says

Portland on track to open remaining Safe Rest Villages by end of year, Ryan says

Sen. Wyden says Inflation Reduction Act will lower costs for prescription drugs and cut the federal deficit

After years of fighting to bring down prescription drug prices, Wyden calls Inflation Reduction Act a win against Big Pharma

Merkley lauds Inflation Reduction Act for tax equity, lower drug and energy costs

Oregon Sen. Merkley touts tax equity and lower drug and energy costs as the Inflation Reduction Act heads to the House

Clackamas County clerk who oversaw May primary ballot counting fiasco makes her pitch for reelection to a sixth term

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