Genentech Announces $750 million Manufacturing Expansion in Hillsboro, Oregon
On Aug. 20, 2026, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced plans to invest approximately $750 million…
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Second $75 million gift from Phil and Penny Knight expands possibilities in care
On Feb. 19, 2026, Phil and Penny Knight announced they have given a second transformational gift of $75 million…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Environmental | Infectious Disease | Measles | Vaccine
Oregon wastewater dashboard Confirms measles outbreak
On Feb. 19, 2026, a new data tracking tool Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has been launched that shows the five confirmed measles cases identified in the…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | FDA | Infectious Disease | Neurology | NIH | U.S. Congress | USDA | Veterinary
OHSU board votes to negotiate with NIH and possibly transform its primate center into an animal sanctuary
On Feb. 9, 2026, the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) board of directors unanimously passed a resolution…
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Rising U.S. nonmedical childhood vaccination exemption rates may portend disease resurgence
On Jan. 14, 2026, a Stanford University–led research team estimates that county-level US nonmedical exemptions to childhood vaccine…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Disease | FDA | Vaccine
West Coast Health Alliance Recommends American Academy of Pediatrics Vaccine Schedule
On Jan. 5, 2026, the Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed a decision…
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Oregon sets record for whooping cough cases amid declining vaccination rates
On Dec. 10, 2025, Oregon has reported more cases of whooping cough this year than at any time…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Disease | FDA | Vaccine
The West Coast Health Alliance, CDPH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
On Dec. 5, 2025, the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) announced that it strongly supports that hepatitis B…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Genomics | Infectious Disease | Influenza | Measles | Neurology | Vaccine
The West Coast Health Alliance Stands with Scientific Evidence: Vaccines Are Not Linked to Autism
On Nov. 21, 2025, state health officials from California, Oregon, Hawaii and Washington issued a statement in response…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Influenza | USDA | Vaccine | Veterinary
Fall Migration brings increased risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
On Oct. 21, 2025, the Oregon Department of Agriculture has warned that as wild birds begin to migrate…
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Biotechnology | CDC | COVID-19 | FDA | Infectious Disease | NIH | Vaccine | Women's Health
Hawaii to join West Coast Health Alliance with California, Oregon, and Washington
On Sept. 4, 2025, roughly 24 hours after the launch of the West Coast Health Alliance, Hawaii is…
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Biotechnology | CDC | COVID-19 | FDA | Infectious Disease | NIH | Vaccine | Women's Health
California, Oregon, and Washington to launch new West Coast Health Alliance to uphold scientific integrity in public health as Trump destroys CDC’s credibility
On Sept. 3, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, and Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced…
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Aedes aegypti non-native mosquito detected in Oregon
On Aug. 26, 2025, health officials in Ashland, Oregon reported that six Aedes aegypti mosquitoes were found in…
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute receives record $2 billion commitment from Phil and Penny Knight
On Aug. 14, 2025, Phil and Penny Knight announced a record-breaking $2 billion gift to the Oregon Health…
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Study Finds Remote programs effective for chronic pain
On Jul. 28, 2025, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) and Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research…
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CDC Issues Report on Human Plague Transmitted from Infected Cat in Oregon
On Jul. 17, 2025, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report about an…
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Oregon’s first measles case of 2025 confirmed in Multnomah County
On Jun. 24, 2025, the Oregon Health Authority and county public health officials announced they are investigating a…
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New therapeutic strategy help lower cholesterol levels by 50%
On Jun. 11, 2025, a study led by by University of Barcelona experts Carles J. Ciudad and Verònica…
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Multnomah County Health Department in Oregon reports tuberculosis
On May 15, 2025, the Multnomah County Health Department in Oregon reports an individual at Lane Middle School…
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Gilead boosts planned U.S. investments by $11 billion amid tariff threat
On May 7, 2025, Gilead Sciences announced $11 billion in new planned investment in the U.S. to add…
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Roche to invest $50 billion in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics in the U.S. over the next five years
On Apr. 22, 2025, Roche announced that it will invest USD $50 billion into the United States in…
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Roche to invest USD $50 billion in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics in the U.S. over the next five years
On Apr. 21, 2025, Roche announced that it will invest USD 50 billion into the United States in…
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Two Deaths of rare brain disorder reported in Oregon
On Apr. 14, 2025, the Hood River County Health Department reported three cases of the rare brain disorder…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Environmental | EPA
Study Finds Rocky Mountain Snow Contamination
On Apr. 1, 2025, Mountain snowpacks accumulate snow throughout the winter, building up stores of water that will…
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World first procedure fixes lamb’s leaky heart
On Mar. 3, 2025, researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) announced the world’s first procedure successfully fixes lamb’s…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | Influenza | USDA | Vaccine
U.S. detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time on Oregon Farm
On Oct. 30, 2024, the the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that H5N1 bird flu was confirmed…
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Mild habanero pepper varieties that are flavorful without the fire released by Oregon State University
On Oct. 2, 2024, scientists at Oregon State University (OSU) announced the release of two mild habanero peppers…
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Public Health Officials Confirmed First Human Plague Case in Pueblo County, Colorado
On Jul. 9, 2024, Public health officials in Pueblo County, Colorado announced a human case of the plague has been…
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World’s first documented case of brain disease from fentanyl inhalation reported
On Apr. 29, 2024, Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) reported a patient with the first documented case of…
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Study suggested staying current with COVID-19 vaccinations helped combat emerging variants
On Apr. 12, 2024, Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) announced research that shows using live SARS-CoV-2 virus revealed…
