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'Our intention is not to freak anyone out': Portland firefighters wear hazmat suits to medical calls
The nationwide shortage of disposable personal protective equipment coupled with the need to protect crews led Portland Fire & Rescue to resort to reusable gear.
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Portland restaurants ask Mayor Wheeler for moratorium on rent
With rent due April 1 for many establishments, a coalition called Save Restaurants is asking for a moratorium on commercial evictions.
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Property owners helping food cart owners
The spread of coronavirus is impacting food carts around Portland. At the Hawthorne Asylum food cart pod, the owner wants to make sure his tenants succeed.
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Jupiter Hotel in Portland to become homeless shelter during coronavirus pandemic
The agreement comes at a time when Multnomah County is looking for extra space to house homeless people while practicing social distancing guidelines.
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Amid push toward transparency, several Portland-area hospitals won’t disclose coronavirus patient tallies
Several Portland-area hospital systems have said they have no plans to publicly disclose data about hospitalized patients, even those with COVID-19.
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