http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/fluoride-measure-fails-portland <p>Unofficial results show Portland's fluoridation measure going down by a resounding 60-to-40 margin. Oregon Public Broadcasting's April Baer reports opponents got the upper hand despite being outspent two-to-one.</p><p> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:29:35 +0000 April Baer 27947 at http://nwpr.org http://nwpr.org/post/portland-moves-forward-fluoridation Portland City Council has unanimously approved fluoridating the city's water system. April Baer of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports, a challenge to the plan has already been set in motion.  <p> About a dozen signs dotted the room, with opposition slogans like "Public water, public vote." Several hecklers were thrown out. <p> Council members including Amanda Fritz said they felt some concerns raised by opponents were valid.  <p> Fritz "I don't believe this measure is being funded by chemical companies, but I do recognize that there are people who are sensitive to fluoride. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:19:09 +0000 April Baer 15126 at http://nwpr.org http://nwpr.org/post/oregon-cities-debate-water-fluoridation <p>Across America, two-thirds of the population drinks water treated with fluoride. Oregon’s fluoridation rate is about 23 percent — 48th out of fifty states. Portland is now the largest city in the country without fluoridated water but a coalition of supporters is lobbying to change that. KLCC's Tiffany Eckert takes a look at this controversial subject. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:08:39 +0000 Tiffany Eckert 13745 at http://nwpr.org