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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is thinking about how to reopen Oregon’s economy. She made news earlier this week when she announced in a joint statement with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and California Gov. Gavin Newsom that the three West Coast states will work together on a plan to lift “stay at home” orders and allow businesses to reopen. Brown clarified that she will rely on public health data and robust testing to determine the best path forward. We talk with Brown about the next steps and some of the decisions she’s made thus far.
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With gyms temporarily closed due to the coronavirus, the best way for many people to exercise is to run or bike around their neighborhoods. But those activities come with their own set of questions: Should cyclists and runners wear masks? What is a safe distance from others when you’re moving quickly and breathing hard? We dig into current best practices for running and biking with Jonathan Maus, editor and publisher of Bike Portland, and Aubri Juhasz, a runner and a producer for NPR’s “All Things Considered” who recently wrote about running safely during the pandemic.
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For the first time in decades, a Portland mayor has decided to run for a second term. Incumbent Ted Wheeler faces a slate of challengers. We’re hearing from the most prominent candidates this week. Today: Sarah Iannarone.
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/Portland mayoral candidate Sarah Iannarone poses for a portrait on March 25, 2015, in Portland, Ore.
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