Portland-area libraries are taking the Dr. Seuss book controversy in stride. This isn’t new to libraries, say librarians. (Portland Tribune photo) PORTLAND – Dr. Seuss books always tickle His publisher put some in a pickle Decision to let books fade isn’t so humdrum Oh no! Oregon libraries face a conundrum[Read More…]
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AROUND OREGON: Tribal governments in Oregon having success getting vaccines into arms
Immunizing pharmacist Amy Valdez puts a bandage on Venus Thornton after vaccinating her at a temporary COVID-19 vaccine site organized by the Siletz Community Health Clinic for tribal members and their families in Salem. (Photo by Alex Milan Tracy for Underscore.news) EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally appeared on Underscore.news. While[Read More…]
AROUND OREGON: First case of Brazilian Covid variant confirmed in Douglas County
Andrea Davila, a nurse at the Kaiser Permanente North Lancaster clinic administers a test for COVID-19 at the clinic’s drive-thru testing site on Wednesday, April 29. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) ROSEBURG – The first case of the Brazilian variant of COVID-19 has hit the West Coast. And it’s right here in[Read More…]
AROUND OREGON: Bend proposes code changes to ease creation of homeless shelters
The lack of beds has prompted discussion about changing codes in order to make it easier for organizations to create shelters for homeless people. Without adequate space, they have had to find other places to go, like Hunnell Road, where more than 30 vehicles were parked Tuesday, Feb. 23. (Dean[Read More…]
AROUND OREGON: Salem man sues Mormon church, alleging it allowed youth group leader with child sex conviction to abuse him
David Hiser is suing the Mormon Church, alleging his church youth leader sexually abused him for several years before, during and after youth group events, at the leader’s in Philomath, at a church camp and at a father-son campout. A Salem man says he was sexually abused by a youth[Read More…]
AROUND OREGON: During the pandemic, telemedicine abortions become crucial resource for women
Dr. Paula Bednarek works at her computer in the Planned Parenthood Northeast Portland Health Center, on Feb. 9, 2021. Bednarek is the medical director at Planned Parenthood and oversees the TelAbortion study, through which women can access care and receive abortion medications through the mail (Brooke Herbert/The Oregonian) For her[Read More…]
Uncategorized AROUND OREGON: Holey war: Klamath Falls donut shop sued by restaurant with similar name
Michelle Newton works hard at her family’s donut shop in downtown Klamath Falls. She was sued by a shop in Maine that had trademarked a similar name. (Herald and News photo) KLAMATH FALLS – For many, a donut is both holy and holey. But for Michelle and Chris Newton, the[Read More…]
AROUND OREGON: National Parks in Northwest post record highs, lows in visitors during 2020
A visitor takes a picture at the Watchman Overlook in Crater Lake National Park. (Jamie Hale/The Oregonian) To say it’s been a hectic year for Northwest national parks is an understatement. National park sites across the region posted record high numbers of visitors in 2020, as well as record lows,[Read More…]
AROUND OREGON: Vale family sheds doubts about Covid after death of father
Jerry Erstrom (center with hat) poses with his son Mike (left) and other family members. Ernstrom died Jan. 21 from the Covid virus. (Photo courtesy of Niki Cutler) VALE – The nurse walked into the hospital room and then the chaplain came and they stood by as Niki Cutler kneeled[Read More…]
AROUND OREGON: Oregon’s largest tree now a magnificent stump on the Oregon Coast
Klootchy Creek County Park, found between Seaside and Cannon Beach on the north Oregon coast, is home to a dead Sitka spruce that was once the largest tree in Oregon. (Jamie Hale/The Oregonian) Dead trees don’t usually make compelling roadside attractions, but the giant stump at Klootchy Creek is an[Read More…]
