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Oregon’s vote-by-mail election for the May 19 Primary will go on as scheduled despite the coronavirus health crisis. You can stay home, stay safe and vote-by-mail — this year, the postage will be free.

Oregon’s vote-by-mail election for the May 19 Primary will go on as scheduled despite the coronavirus health crisis. You can stay home, stay safe and ...

Published on April 3, 2020
In response to the coronavirus public health crisis, the Sunshine Division announced Friday it was increasing its emergency food box distributions with home deliveries. For the next 10 weeks, the nonprofit plans to deliver 200 food boxes to families and individuals within Portland and Gresham five days a week, for a total of 1,000 home deliveries every week.

In response to the coronavirus public health crisis, the Sunshine Division announced Friday it was increasing its emergency food box distributions with home deliveries. For ...

Published on April 3, 2020
Singer-songwriter Bill Withers poses in office in this 2006 photo. Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine," died in Los Angeles from heart complications on Monday, March 30. He was 81.

Singer-songwriter Bill Withers poses in office in this 2006 photo. Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have ...

Published on April 3, 2020
TriMet is placing signs on seats in buses and trains to encourage social distancing. The signs that say “Don’t sit here” are an effort to help riders find seats that separates them from where others are sitting, and from the operator on a bus, by at least 6 feet.

TriMet is placing signs on seats in buses and trains to encourage social distancing. The signs that say “Don’t sit here” are an effort to ...

Published on April 2, 2020
Ellis Marsalis at last year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced Wednesday, April 1, that Marsalis has died. His family said he had contracted the coronavirus which led to pneumonia. He was 85. (AP photo)

Ellis Marsalis at last year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced Wednesday, April 1, that Marsalis has died. His ...

Published on April 2, 2020
Gresham City Hall is closed to the public during the coronavirus pandemic to limit the spread of the virus, but services are still being provided online and by phone. In addition, to help the city’s most vulnerable, city employees have reached out to more than 3,000 residents in an “Operation Gresham Connected” campaign to help them get through the public health crisis.

Gresham City Hall is closed to the public during the coronavirus pandemic to limit the spread of the virus, but services are still being provided ...

Published on April 1, 2020
Dog walker Imaj Royster, wearing a protective mask against the coronavirus outbreak, looks back as her charge Hazard is distracted during a stroll in the rain Monday, March 30 in Seattle. (AP photo)

Dog walker Imaj Royster, wearing a protective mask against the coronavirus outbreak, looks back as her charge Hazard is distracted during a stroll in the ...

Published on March 31, 2020
Long time Portland justice advocate Ericka Preuitt appears before the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners last September when she was named director of the county Department of Community Justice. Friday, Preuitt temporary suspended monthly supervision fees for adults on parole and probation to help people facing financial stress in the face of the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.

Long time Portland justice advocate Ericka Preuitt appears before the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners last September when she was named director of the county ...

Published on March 30, 2020
In-home health care worker Irene Hunt, who says she hasn't had a real protective mask since the coronavirus pandemic began, shows in a video conference call on Monday, March 30, a blue home-made mask she has been using. She works at homes in Springfield with the elderly who cannot care for themselves and who are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19. (AP Photo)

In-home health care worker Irene Hunt, who says she hasn't had a real protective mask since the coronavirus pandemic began, shows in a video conference ...

Published on March 30, 2020
The entrance to Portland Chinatown Museum on Northwest Third Avenue. Asian Americans, including the board and staff of the Portland Chinatown Museum, are decrying rhetoric which labels the COVID-19 pandemic a “Chinese virus” which echoes those historical lessons of the past which place blame on a particular ethnic group rather than on the true cause. Photo courtesy Jeff Lee Photography.

The entrance to Portland Chinatown Museum on Northwest Third Avenue. Asian Americans, including the board and staff of the Portland Chinatown Museum, are decrying rhetoric ...

Published on March 30, 2020
Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, one of America’s longest and most esteemed civil rights leaders, died March 27 at the age of 98. Photo courtesy Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice & Human Rights.

Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, one of America’s longest and most esteemed civil rights leaders, died March 27 at the age of 98. Photo courtesy Joseph ...

Published on March 30, 2020
A reader board over Interstate 5 northbound south of Eugene, Ore. encourages motorists to stay at home due to coronavirus. (AP photo)

A reader board over Interstate 5 northbound south of Eugene, Ore. encourages motorists to stay at home due to coronavirus. (AP photo)

Published on March 30, 2020
As people are ordered to stay home to avoid spreading the coronavirus, the first phase of a Small Business Relief Fund to help minority and women-owned firms and other disadvantaged businesses struggling to survive economically, will be launched Monday by Prosper Portland.

As people are ordered to stay home to avoid spreading the coronavirus, the first phase of a Small Business Relief Fund to help minority and ...

Published on March 27, 2020
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum

Published on March 26, 2020
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum

Published on March 26, 2020
With the emergence of the coronovirus health threat, Union Gospel Mission is using its mobile outreach Search + Rescue van to educate the homelesss about the virus and its spread and checking to make sure people get medical care if needed. Many people seem to be aware of the virus, but their main concerns are still getting enough food and staying safe day to day, according to Union Gospel Mission officials.

With the emergence of the coronovirus health threat, Union Gospel Mission is using its mobile outreach Search + Rescue van to educate the homelesss about ...

Published on March 26, 2020
The annual Good in the Hood Festival celebrating the multicultural neighborhoods of north and northeast Portland has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The event also includes the Good in the Hood Parade which is also canceled. Portland Obsever photo is from last year’s Good in the Hood Parade.

The annual Good in the Hood Festival celebrating the multicultural neighborhoods of north and northeast Portland has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ...

Published on March 25, 2020
Coronavirus claims life of African rhythms and funk master Manu Dibango. (AP archive photo)

Coronavirus claims life of African rhythms and funk master Manu Dibango. (AP archive photo)

Published on March 25, 2020
Enjoying quality time with family in your house is one way to cope with anxiety in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy Multnomah County)

Enjoying quality time with family in your house is one way to cope with anxiety in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy Multnomah ...

Published on March 25, 2020
Ebony Clarke (right), director of the Multnomah County Mental Health and Addiction Services Division, addresses a meeting last fall of county commissioners. Clarke and other county workers in mental health are reaching out to the local community with helpful information on coping with anxiety in the face of the current coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). (Photo courtesy Multnomah County)

Ebony Clarke (right), director of the Multnomah County Mental Health and Addiction Services Division, addresses a meeting last fall of county commissioners. Clarke and other ...

Published on March 25, 2020

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