Portlanders show their immunization cards after receiving COVID-19 vaccines at a clinic hosted by the Oregon Pacific Islander Coalition. Oregon Pacific Islander Coalition Holly Akimesu-Leitgeb first found out about a COVID-19 vaccine clinic prioritizing Pacific Islander elders through her hula group. She jumped at the chance to sign up her father, Terry Kalei Akimesu, 69, […]
Hanna Merzbach
Hanna Merzbach is an Oregon-based freelance journalist. She writes about social justice issues on the state and local level, covering topics such as housing and homelessness, education and health equity. Follow her on Twitter @HannaMerzbach, or check out more of her work at hannamerzbach.com.