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Oregon health officials warn of rise in whooping cough cases

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2 years ago

May 30, 2024

Oregon health officials warn of rise in whooping cough cases

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – The Oregon Health Authority has issued a public health warning due to a sharp rise in cases of pertussis, known as whooping cough, across nine counties.

OHA says 178 pertussis cases have been reported to their Public Health Division as of Wednesday, May 29. OHA says that’s a 770% increase from the 20 cases reported this time last year.

However, OHA does say the 2024 numbers are roughly in line with those seen during similar time frames in the immediate pre-pandemic years.

“Our concern is with how quickly we jumped to such a high number of pertussis cases, which tell us that the disease is doing what it does best: spreading fast and taking a greater toll on undervaccinated persons,” said Paul Cieslak, M.D., medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at the Public Health Division.

The nine Oregon counties with a sharp increase in cases include Lane County with 64, Multnomah with 41, Clackamas with 33, Deschutes with 15, Washington with 13, and Jefferson with eight. OHA say three other counties are seeing cases.

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Infants are at highest risk of pertussis-related complications and death, and they have the highest reported incidence rate, according to OHA.

OHA says vaccination against pertussis is routinely recommended for infants, children, adolescents and adults. Children should receive the DTaP vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis at 2, 4, 6 and 15 to 18 months, and again at age 4 to kindergarten age.

Everyone ages 10 and older should receive a single dose of Tdap, according to OHA.

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Oregon Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 4 results for March 27

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1 hour ago

March 28, 2026

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The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 27, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 27 drawing

13-27-28-41-62, Mega Ball: 16

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 27 drawing

1PM: 5-5-9-1

4PM: 0-1-7-6

7PM: 6-6-7-3

10PM: 9-3-0-9

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

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When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Convicted murderer sentenced to life in prison for Falls City, Oregon killing in 2024

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14 hours ago

March 27, 2026

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Convicted murderer sentenced to life in prison for Falls City, Oregon killing in 2024

FALLS CITY, Ore. — A 63-year-old was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing a man with a shotgun during a fight at a Falls City, Oregon property back in 2024.

A jury convicted Terry Lawrence Allwen of second-degree murder back on March 20, the Polk County District Attorney’s Office said.

He was sentenced Friday to serve life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years.

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Allwen was also convicted of other charges like manslaughter, assault, and felon in possession of a firearm, but the sentences for those crimes will be served concurrently with the life sentence.

Court records show that Allwen was staying in an RV parked on a property owned by the victim, 79-year-old Bo Johnson.

At about 9 a.m. on May 31, 2024, Allwen and Johnson got into a verbal fight over some personal property. During that fight, Allwen got a shotgun from his trunk and shot Johnson once, killing him.

“Mr. Johnson had many more years to spend with his family. His senseless murder destroyed the dreams and plans of so many that loved him. I hope that the fact Mr. Allwen today received the maximum possible sentence will bring the family of Mr. Johnson some relief and sense of justice.”

If Allwen is granted parole, the judge also ordered that he have a lifetime of post-prison supervision.

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Merkley Announces Additional Oregon Town Halls April 2-4

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March 27, 2026

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Merkley Announces Additional Oregon Town Halls April 2-4

Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he will hold seven in-person town halls for Oregonians in Gilliam, Sherman, Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties between Thursday, April 2 and Saturday, April 4. These events follow previously announced town halls between Monday, March 30 and Wednesday, April 1. “I’m looking forward to again visiting wonderful communities […]

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