Mark Dion discussed the end of the legislative session, criticizing the legislature for providing only $4 million for general assistance, half of what Portland requested. He proposed placing shelters on a county platform to distribute costs equitably. Dion also addressed the homelessness crisis, suggesting a regional approach and increased police presence. He highlighted the Music Hall development as a land use issue, emphasizing the need for traffic calming and reduced vehicle volume. Dion mentioned efforts to address drug use and vandalism on Congress Street, including a day space for unhoused individuals and a new ambassador program.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
