Bridge barriers save lives. Why doesn’t Portland have more?

Published on: 09/16/2026

This news was posted by Oregon Today News

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A sign offers a lifeline on the St. Johns Bridge in North Portland. Lines for Life, a nonprofit devoted to suicide prevention, operates the crisis line in Oregon. August 11, 2026

Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, help is available. Call or text 988 for 24-hour, confidential support, or visit 988lifeline.org.

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