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The TRUTH Behind Oregon’s Fentanyl State of Emergency
On January 30th, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in a last-ditch
Portland Creep vs Clackamas Model
Clackamas and Multnomah County might border each other, but their policies couldn’t be further apart. As the capital descended into chaos, Clackamas residents dutifully directed
Clackamas Won the Fight Against the Decriminalization of Killer Drugs…But the Fight Isn’t Over
The people of Oregon have won a hard-fought battle against the nightmare of drug decriminalization. Governor Tina Kotek will sign House Bill 4002 into effect
The ‘Clackamas Way’ for Tackling Homelessness
With Oregon racking up one of the nation’s highest homelessness rates, no county in Oregon has been unaffected by this harrowing epidemic. It’s a statewide issue.
Putting Public Safety First
In Clackamas County, public safety isn’t just a talking point thrown around to win cheap political points – it’s a priority. This commission has remained
Portland Lets Suspect in State’s Biggest Fentanyl Drug Bust Walk Free
Recently, Oregon reached a grim milestone: the state’s largest fentanyl drug bust. What could have been a heartening story of textbook police work, the prevention