Fentanyl Crisis in Portland, Oregon

Overdose deaths increased in the Portland, Oregon area during a 90-day state of emergency declared to combat the fentanyl problem. Emergency orders were issued by Gov. Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler to address the crisis. Despite efforts, the state saw a surge in fentanyl overdose rates since 2019.