Rising crime, overdoses reflect pre-pandemic trends – not drug decriminalization – PSU study findsBy Mia Maldonado (Oregon Capital Chronicle)Aug. 14, 2025 11:23 p.m.Oregon crime rates and rising overdose deaths driven mostly by COVID-19 pandemic, fentanyl.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up
