Overdose-related 911 calls in Multnomah County are rising

From May to June of this year, the number of 911-related overdose calls in Multnomah County doubled compared to last year. While many calls took place in areas such as Old Town and downtown Portland, data obtained by the Lund Report shows that nearly every residential neighborhood in the Portland area has a reported case. Emily Green is the managing editor of the Lund Report. She joins us to share more on the data she collected and what is happening in the county.

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