What happens if we nuke 3I/ATLAS? Why scientists say deflection, not destruction, is the key to safely steering comets away from Earth

Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is passing Earth. Scientists have studied using nuclear explosions to deflect comets. The goal is not to destroy but to vaporize surface material. This process, called ...
OPB

What does drug recriminalization and deflection look like in Multnomah County?

Earlier this year, Oregon lawmakers passed a bill to implement new criminal penalties for drug possession and end the state’s three-year experiment with drug decriminalization. The legislation also ...
Willamette Week

County Commissioners Criticize Deflection Center’s Results After One Year of Operations

Multnomah County commissioners were less than dazzled by the performance of the county’s drug deflection center during its first year of operation, which ended Aug. 31.
KGW8

Multnomah County deflection program shows high engagement rate, though lower completion rate

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County's drug deflection program has shown fairly high engagement in its first four months, with about two out of every three people choosing to participate in the program ...
KOIN 6

‘So much more they could do’: Multnomah County leaders give deflection center’s first year a ‘B’ grade

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Even as Multnomah County’s deflection program comes under scrutiny, one year after it launched, county leaders said they’re taking steps to ensure more people can get the help ...