monkeybusinessimages / Getty Images As COVID-19 takes root in the Portland region, we’ve been gathering stories from health care workers and from people who represent them. We’ve pieced together this collection of anecdotes and perspectives from a variety of nurses, doctors, medical technicians, and worker advocates to give readers a snapshot of what fighting a […]
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Multnomah County Unveils Sweeping Changes to Policing, Jail, and Court Protocols to Slow Spread of COVID-19
MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Multnomah County’s public safety and criminal justice system is changing its protocol to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. These changes will result in less crowded jails and courtrooms, making it easier for people to maintain safe social distancing practices. “Trying times call for unprecedented coordination and cooperation,” said Multnomah County […]
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Coronavirus News Updates: 20,000 Tests for Oregon, Trudeau is the President We Need, and Will “Sheltered” Be the New Normal?
“WE WANT TRUDEAU! WE WANT TRUDEAU! WE WANT TRUDEAU” Alex Wong / Getty News • As we await the expected surge of people who need to be hospitalized due to the coronavirus (which could come as soon as this Friday according to some sources), Gov. Kate Brown announced today that the state is setting up […]
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Two More COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Oregon
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported two deaths caused by COVID-19 on Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of Oregon deaths known to have been caused by the coronavirus up to three. The first death was announced on Saturday evening. From an OHA press release: The cases are a […]
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Good Morning, News: Governor Extends School Closure, Portland Layoffs Grow, and Canada Border Closed
We need your help. The economic fallout of the coronavirus has threatened our ability to keep Portland up to speed on the latest news, music, arts, food, and other local goings-on. If you’re able, please consider donating to the Mercury, and stay up to date on Portland news and politics. Gov. Kate Brown extends school […]
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Coronavirus Puts Portland Daycare Workers At Odds With Management, State Officials
Visual Generation / Getty images Update, Monday March 23: Gov. Kate Brown has issued an executive order with new statewide restrictions on travel, business, and outdoor recreation to slow the spread of COVID-19. As part of that order, Brown is requiring nearly all childcare facilities to close from March 25 through April 28. There are […]
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Things to Eat and Drink While Staying Safely Socially Distanced in Portland: March 2020 Edition
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One of Portland’s biggest treasures is its food scene: We’re very well known, worldwide, for how good the eats are here in Stumptown, and how the best dish you’ve ever had in your life was just waiting to be picked from any number of new-to-you menus. The coronavirus crisis has made going out a no-go, […]
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Gov. Brown Extends School Closures to April 28 to Slow COVID-19 Spread
GEO PIATT / GETTY IMAGES Gov. Kate Brown has extended Oregon’s public K-12 school closures to April 28—adding four weeks to her original plan to close schools until March 31. In a press release sent Tuesday afternoon, Brown said the school closure plan was extended to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon. “I […]
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Coronavirus News Update: County Halts Evictions, McMenamins Lays Off 3,000, and Trump to Mail You a Check
Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury announces eviction ban. Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County • First, let’s make sure you’re well fed. Looking for Portland’s best list of restaurants that are doing take-out and/or delivery? THE MERCURY HAS THAT, with over 100 places to get something to eat. (Is this a good time to ask for […]
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Portland Restaurants That Are Offering Take-Out & Delivery During the COVID-19 Crisis
Yonder is ready to take your (takeout) order. MOLLY MACALPINE First things first: GOD BLESS PORTLAND’S RESTAURANT AND BAR COMMUNITY! Following Gov. Kate Brown’s announcement that restaurants and bars across the state will temporarily close for four weeks, you can imagine the shockwaves this news caused local eateries and employees. And yet? Many are bravely […]
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UPDATE: Powell’s Bookstores Closed Until April Due to COVID-19
Powell’s City of Books K. MARIE Update, March 17: According to an internal email sent to Powell’s staff, Powell’s Books does “not expect to resume normal business operations for several months.” The vast majority of Powell’s staff were temporarily laid off on Sunday, March 15, when the company announced store closures. But in the Monday […]
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Multnomah County Declares Moratorium on Residential Evictions During COVID-19 Crisis
Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury speaking at a March 12 press conference. Motoya Nakamura Renters whose finances have been depleted from the economic impacts of COVID-19 will not be evicted for skipping rent during Multnomah County’s declared state of emergency over the coronavirus’ spread. “Many of us are able to self-quarantine… and we can access […]