Top Portland news: Team develops affordable ventilator; DA race spotlights 'reform' politics; more

Top Portland news: Team develops affordable ventilator; DA race spotlights 'reform' politics; morePhoto: Zachary Keimig/Unsplash
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Published on May 14, 2020

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Portland.

'It outperformed our expectations': Volunteer team develops affordable ventilator

A team of doctors and engineers, many from Oregon, is awaiting emergency approval from the FDA for its Adapted Ventilator System.

Read the full story on KGW.

Race for Multnomah County District Attorney puts spotlight on 'reform' politics

Two men are vying to be DA Rod Underhill's successor: Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt.

Read the full story on KGW.

2020 beach monitoring season postponed

Beach monitoring for the 2020 season is postponed. Due to Gov. Brown's "Stay Home, Save Lives" executive order, state parks, park-managed parking lots and beach access points are temporarily closed.

Read the full story on www.cannonbeachgazette.com.


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