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The nature of politics: Bob Sallinger

Portland Audubon Society’s Conservation Director Bob Sallinger talks about controversial political moves that could have serious consequences for the region’s environmental landscape The Audubon Society has long recognized that if you want to measure the ...

16 Dec 2013 - Jasmine Rockow
Ceirah McCauley knew homelessness firsthand, and tells her story of the lessons learned along the way

Ceirah McCauley witnessed homelessness early in life. Her grandfather worked for the Portland Rescue Mission and her whole family joined in. When she was in middle school, her experience at the mission inspired her to initiate her own fundraising projects ...

20 Nov 2013 - Jasmine Rockow
Oregon prepares for $20 million mental health roll-out

Oregon’s mental health care systems gained attention and new money from the 2013 legislative sessions-- and more is on the way. While this is good news for Portlanders, especially those experiencing homelessness, mental health problems or addiction, it’s ...

18 Nov 2013 - Jasmine Rockow
A health care expansion worth smiling about

Oregon’s new health networks are partnering with dental programs to bring better oral care to low-income families Despite the controversy and questions surrounding the new health care law, one concrete benefit is giving many of Oregon’s most vulnerable pe ...

4 Nov 2013 - Jasmine Rockow