CLHO in the News

See how CLHO and Oregon’s local public health authorities are featured in local, state, and national media.

2026 Media Coverage

Oregon Senate votes to close nicotine pouch loophole
Oregon Capital Chronicle | Robin Linares

Should Oregon hand out free needles to drug users? A heated debate ends with a dead bill
The Oregonian | Aimee Green

Oregon syringe bill influenced by federal ADA ruling in Washington
NewsWatch 12 (KDRV- Medford) | Newsroom Staff

Bill that would ban needle exchanges near Oregon schools will not advance
FOX 12 (KPTV- Portland, OR metro & Vancouver, WA metro) | Fox 12 Staff

Public Safety vs. Public Health: Oregon needle exchange bill sparks heated debate
KATU News (Portland metro) | Noelle Forde

Oregon lawmakers hear testimony on bill to ban needle exchanges near schools
FOX 12 (KPTV- Portland, OR metro & Vancouver, WA metro) | Fox 12 Staff and Adrian Thomas

2025 Media Coverage

Oregon public health system faces funding and staffing crisis, report finds
KATU News | Sana Aljobory

Oregon public health programs hit with $117 million in surprise federal cuts
The Lund Report | Nick Budnick

Oregon’s health services impacted by nearly $120M in federal cuts to COVID-era grants
OPB | Amelia Templeton (OPB) and OPB staff

Oregon county health officials say need is dire for stable public health funding post-pandemic
OPB | llison Frost, OPB Think Out Loud