Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrives in Portland for Tuesday visit Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB

The Portland Association of Teachers formally began their strike Wednesday morning. Signs carried messages such as: “Our children can’t wait!” “On strike for safe schools,” and “Class size matters.”

The states Democratic governors offered few specifics Wednesday as to how they hope the Western Health Alliance could influence which vaccines will be available in their states.

Hundreds of protesters marched to facility from nearby Elizabeth Carruthers Park in Southwest Portland.