Portland Mayor Mark Dion discussed the recent budget resolution, which provides stability and anticipation of funds for subsidized housing and school budgets. He emphasized the need for reform in the General Assistance program without evicting people. Dion highlighted the impact of fentanyl addiction on Portland’s resources and the potential for a bill to block municipal shelters. He addressed the Live Nation venue proposal, noting concerns about parking and competition. Dion also mentioned the potential impact of federal funding cuts on local budgets and the importance of maintaining services for special needs children.
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.
