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Multnomah County and the City of Portland are acting with urgency to prepare for the extremely cold weather this week. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden details how he's working to reduce prices on some prescription drugs. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management team up with Dark Horse Comics for the third in their disaster series: Without Warning: Wildfire.

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is coming and health officials in Oregon set a goal of getting 1-million Oregonians to receive a booster vaccine by the end of January. Plus, Multnomah County's 9th annual Domicile Unknown report and what it tells about the county's homeless population.

The Good Feet Store is helping Transition Projects during the holidays with Good Feet for a Cause. The Oregon Historical Society presents Freeze the Day! A History of Winter Sports in Oregon.

The Bull Run Reservoir has some of the best water in the country and we'll tell you how it gets from near Mt. Hood to your tap. Plus, the FBI has tips on how to avoid getting scammed over the holidays.

The Bezos Day 1 Families Fund grants $2.1 million to Portland Homeless Family Solutions. OHA drops outdoor mask require. OEA adopts Test to Stay protocol. Saving Social Security.

Papa Murphy's restaurants are a major supporter of Our Giving Table and they can use your help. The Grotto's Festival of Lights begins on Friday. Oregon Representative Earl Blumenauer is back from the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit has plans legislation to deal with climate change disasters. Washington Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah explains where the state stands with COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and tests.

The American Cancer Society's Portland Hope Gala is this Saturday, and they need your help. Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader details legislation to help reduce the costs of prescription drugs. We have tips on how to negotiate better prices and salaries. Plus, help for parents trying to find pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations.

The Portland Thorns hire Karina LeBlanc as the team's new general manager. The Oregon Health Authority rolls out the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. And, counting ballots under pressure from President Trump.

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is joined by Paris Hilton in working to pass the Accountability for Congregate Care Act. K9 Kavalry works to pair veterans with service dogs. Hearing aids will soon be available over the counter

Advice for surviving The Big One. OSU engineers work to design a better wood stove. Colleges and universities across the country are changing to adjust with the times. Oregon tests smaller water systems for PFAS chemicals.