Fluoride
Portland voters will decide in a special election whether the city can add fluoride to drinking water.
The Fluoride Debate: A Closer Look At The Science
OPB | May 09, 2013 6 a.m.
When Portland's fluoride debate first flared in September, Kristian Foden-Vencil looked at two scientific studies that were often cited in the fluoride debate. Here's an update.
Fluoride Measure Makes For A Plump Voters' Guide
OPB | May 02, 2013 6:21 p.m.
Arguments for and against Portland's fluoridation measure have set a new record in the Multnomah County voters' guide.
What's In Your Water?
OPB | May 02, 2013 6 a.m.
This month, voters will decide whether to approve a plan to fluoridate Portland's water.
Much Ado About Fluoridation As May Vote Gets Closer
OPB | April 23, 2013 4:17 p.m.
Advocates for fluoridating Portland's water gathered Tuesday morning to say their opponents have been spreading myths about the safety of the proposal.
Naturopaths And Acupuncturists Lead List Of Medical Professionals Opposed To Fluoridation
OPB | April 18, 2013 1:50 p.m.
Fluoridation opponents have produced a list of more than 200 Portlanders, allied with the medical profession, who oppose fluoridating the city water supply.
City Club Committee Recommends Yes Vote On Fluoridation
OPB | April 11, 2013 6 a.m.
A Portland City Club research committee has recommended voters approve a fluoridation proposal on the ballot in May.
Two Environmental Groups Oppose Portland Fluoride Plan
OPB | March 28, 2013 6:19 a.m.
Two environmental groups have announced their opposition to Portland's plan to fluoridate the city water supply.
Portland Auditor: Signatures Validated For May 2014 Fluoride Vote
OPB | Nov. 08, 2012 1:10 p.m.
Portland's City Auditor LaVonne Griffin-Valade says voters will decide in a May of 2014 election whether Portland should fluoridate the water supply.
Portland Council Puts Fluoride Vote On Fast Track
OPB | Dec. 20, 2012 6:09 p.m.
Portland City Council has voted to move up a citywide vote on fluoridating water to May of 2013.
Fluoride Activists Deliver Petition Signatures
Oct. 11, 2012 7:13 p.m.
Volunteers with Clean Water Portland delivered over 43,000 signatures to the Portland auditor's office today, in support of a referendum on fluoridation.
Portland Council Passes Fluoridation With Unanimous Vote
Sept. 12, 2012 9:09 a.m.
After a controversial vote, Portland city leaders have directed the Water Bureau to build a fluoridation plant, scheduled to come online in 2014.
Portland Council To Vote Wednesday On Fluoride
Sept. 12, 2012 12:27 a.m.
The Portland City Council votes Wednesday on whether to add fluoride to drinking water to fight tooth deca
Portland Council Votes To Add Fluoride To Water
Sept. 12, 2012 4:32 a.m.
The Portland City Council has unanimously approved fluoridating the city's water system. But a challenge to the plan has already been set in motion.
Passions Run High In Fluoridation Debate
Sept. 06, 2012 9:29 a.m.
Hundreds of people turned out for a Portland City Council work session on whether to fluoridate the city's water supply.
To Fluoridate Or Not To Fluoridate? Portland Considers The Idea
Sept. 05, 2012 10:25 a.m.
To fluoridate or not to fluoridate? That is the question. Portland is now considering the idea.
Portland Plans Sept. Hearing On Fluoride Plan
Aug. 21, 2012 6:20 a.m.
Commissioner Randy Leonard has scheduled a Sept. 6 public hearing on the effort to fluoridate the city of Portland's water supply.
Adams Weighs In On Fluoride In Portland's Water
Aug. 17, 2012 10:16 a.m.
Portland appears on track to approve adding fluoride to the city's water.
EPA's New Fluoride Rules Won't Mean Much In Oregon
OPB | Jan. 07, 2011 7:42 a.m.
New federal rules governing fluoride in drinking water won’t affect much of Oregon.
