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Multnomah County officials discuss reforms after a spike in jail deaths, with measures to improve health assessments, staff training, and contraband detection in response to 10 fatalities since 2022.
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Jail nurses in Multnomah County demand the removal of their leadership, citing poor work conditions and management failures. They've expressed a vote of no confidence in supervisory staff.
The OSAA confirmed its policy allowing transgender girls in high school sports, despite opposition from GOP lawmakers after a trans athlete's track success. This policy is supported by Oregon's laws against discrimination based on gender identity.
Clackamas County launches a campaign to distribute free Deterra medication disposal pouches at 20 locations to combat overdose deaths and protect the environment.