City Cast Portland
🏥 The reasons for Oregon’s largest healthcare strike ever
January 13, 2025 · — Rachel Monahan
Good morning on this Monday! One of last year’s big political fights was over reinstating the city's camping ban. But how much has actually changed? Police arrested just three people in the first six months since enforcement began.
What's CITY Talking About?
The Largest Health-Care Strike in Oregon History
About 5,000 nurses, doctors, and other health professionals walked off the job on Friday as part of a labor union strike at all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon. [Oregonian 🔒]
- Related: What’s at issue in the strike? Providence says it’s offered nurses a 20% raise over three years. But the two sides are still negotiating over issues like nurse-to-patient ratios, decreasing out-of-pocket health care expenses, and increases in paid time off. [OPB]
Permanent Sobering and Deflection Center?
Multnomah County is considering buying a building at Southeast Grand Avenue near Division Street to serve as a permanent location for a sobering and deflection center. If staff find the building suitable, the board of county commissioners would ultimately decide whether to proceed with the purchase. [Oregonian 🔒]
When Did Dining in the Suburbs Get This Good?
Over the past decade, Beaverton and Hillsboro have become foodie destinations. Food influencers are highlighting restaurant openings, and more Portland chefs are planning expansions past our city’s boundaries. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
What To Do
Monday, Jan. 13
- 🧘 Vinyasa Yoga at Dawn | 6 a.m. | $17.85 | Breathing Room Yoga (Hillsboro)
- 🪵 Sharpening Wood Turning Tools Workshop | 10 a.m. | $100 | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware (Beaverton)
- 🧠 Untapped Trivia | 7 - 9 p.m. | Free | Rose & Thistle Public House (Sullivan’s Gulch neighborhood)
Tuesday, Jan. 14
- 🤝 2025 Kickoff: Portland startup community | 5 p.m. | Free | The Evergreen (Buckman neighborhood)
- 🗣️ Get Squirmy Mixer: Intentions & Resolutions | 6 - 8 p.m. | $12.75 | Pacific Standard
- 🎵 Ben Barnes | 8 p.m. | $47.44 | Crystal Ballroom (Downtown)
⭐ An Oregon destination was named the best national park for stargazing. You may have guessed, but it’s Crater Lake.
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