🦠 Beware! Measles are back

3 Oregon Measles Cases

There are two confirmed cases of measles in Clackamas County (both in unvaccinated people from the same household) and another in Marion County. The highly contagious disease was officially eradicated in the United States in 2000, but it’s made a comeback. A 2019 outbreak in the Pacific Northwest totaled more than 70 cases. [KOIN]

• Related: You may have been exposed if you were at the OHSU Richmond Clinic on June 12 between 4:40 p.m. and 5:40 p.m., or at the OHSU emergency room (that same day) after 6 p.m. or on June 14 after 7:15 p.m.

No Pride Collection From Nike

Last year, Nike partnered with a transgender influencer in a marketing campaign only to face calls for a boycott. This year, for the first time since 1999, the company is among the brands that didn’t issue a Pride-themed collection. Adidas, Converse, and Levi’s, in contrast, continued to issue Pride collections. [AP]

Mayoral Candidate Rene Gonzalez

City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez won election to City Council just two years ago; now he wants a bigger job. Gonzalez, who has pushed for tougher penalties for drug use and unhoused campers, explains why he wants to be Portland's mayor. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

3,000 Providence Nurses on Strike

Nurses at Providence hospitals across Oregon walked off the job Tuesday for a three-day strike after months of failed contract negotiations. The hospital has hired 1,000 replacement workers and won’t negotiate further until the strike is over. [OPB]

Why Rene Gonzalez Wants To Be Mayor

This is the third in a series of mayoral candidate interviews. Elected two years ago, City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez has been a vocal advocate for public safety and has attracted support from law enforcement and business communities, generating controversy as he advocated for stronger penalties for drug offenses and unsheltered homelessness. He explains why he’s a good fit for the job.