Portland

Portland Prepares For Fluoride Vote

April Baer — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:40:07 +0000

This month, voters will decide whether to approve a plan to fluoridate Portland's water. Supporters say Portland children - especially in low-income families - suffer aggravated dental problems because the city has chosen not to add fluoride. Opponents say water fluoridation is the wrong way to address a public health problem. And so a battle that has played out before at the state level is now going on in Portland. From Oregon Public Broadcasting, April Baer reports.

Portland Employee Faces Terrorism Charge

Kristian Fodel-Vencil — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:43:58 +0000

Portland city employee Reaz Qadir Khan was arrested Tuesday on charges of conspiring to provide "material support" to terrorists. As Kristian Foden-Vencil reports, the US Department of Justice alleges he helped a terrorist plan a deadly suicide attack in Lahore, Pakistan in 2009.

EPA Criticizes Clean-Up Study for Portland Harbor Superfund Site

Amelia Templeton — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:29:09 +0000

The EPA announced it will redo parts of a study exploring ways to clean-up the Portland Harbor Superfund site. An initial draft prepared by groups that will pay for the cleanup was biased, the agency says. Amelia Templeton of EarthFix explains.

Mall Shooting Victim Expected To Survive

Chris Lehman — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:54:29 +0000

Two people, plus the suspected shooter, are dead after police say a gunman opened fire at a crowded shopping mall in suburban Portland Tuesday. An ambulance took one survivor of the attack to OHSU Medical Center in Portland. The young woman is expected to survive. Correspondent Chris Lehman reports.

People Run For Their Lives At Portland Mall Shooting

Kristian Foden-Vencil — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:42:20 +0000

Police say three people are dead, including the gunman, after a shooting at a shopping mall in suburban Portland.

Shooting At Portland Shopping Center

Kristian Foden-Vencil — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:40:07 +0000

Police say the threat has been neutralized at Clackamas Town Center, but at least one person is dead. People are now being escorted out of the mall.

Portland Moves Forward On Fluoridation

April Baer — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:19:09 +0000

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.

About a dozen signs dotted the room, with opposition slogans like "Public water, public vote." Several hecklers were thrown out.

Council members including Amanda Fritz said they felt some concerns raised by opponents were valid.

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.

Fluoridation On Tap For Portland City Council

Tiffany Eckert — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:05:34 +0000

Wednesday the Portland City Council is expected to pass an ordinance to add fluoride to the municipal water system. Anti-fluoridation groups have been outspoken in their opposition to the move but Mayor Sam Adams and two commissioners have already voiced their support, ensuring a majority on the five-member panel.

Kimberly Kaminski is Director of "Clean Water Portland." Her group opposes adding fluoride to city water supplies.

Pet Food Bank Faces Challenging Transition

Chris Lehman — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:15:05 +0000

One of the nation's largest pet food banks is being forced to move. The Pongo Fund distributes tons of pet food to low-income animal lovers each year in Oregon and Washington. But problems at its central distribution center will mean a break in distributing pet food this fall. Correspondent Chris Lehman reports.

Portland Company Aims To Tame Food Truck Trash

editor — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:06:00 +0000

With nearly 700 food carts licensed last year, Portland, Ore., is arguable a leader in the mobile food revolution. Lucky residents can choose between Iraqi-Jewish sabich, yeasted Belgian liege waffles, or Indonesian rendang, all served out of a friendly window on the sidewalk.