Request for deaths records (Washington County)

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Dear Matt Kiefer:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Washington County, OR. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Oregon Public Records Law. Your request was received in this office on 7/28/2020 and given the reference number C000852-072820 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To whom it may concern:

This is a request pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law. We are requesting death records dating back to Jan. 1, 2020, with the following information for each case:

- decedent name
- case number
- decedent name
- date of death
- location of death
- race
- ethnicity
- age
- gender
- occupation/industry
- whether injury/infection occurred at work
- incident location (street address, city, state, ZIP where injury/infection occurred)
- incident date
- decedent residence (street address, city, state, ZIP)
- cause(s) of death (indicating if COVID related)
- contributing factors
- any other accessible, non-exempt information contained in electronic case records

This request is part of an ongoing collaboration involving the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, the MuckRock Foundation and partner newsrooms across the country. This request is part of a news-gathering process and is intended for educational, not commercial use.

We request expedited processing to the extent possible. This information is critical to the public’s understanding of the coronavirus pandemic and its local impact on public health. Let us know if we can help clarify this request in any way. Please also consider waiving any fees for producing the requested records.

Please provide the data in spreadsheet format as an e-mail attachment.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

--
Matt Kiefer
John S. Knight Journalism Fellow
Stanford University
312-380-5163‬

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Washington County, OR

Dear Matt Kiefer:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Washington County, OR. Your request was received in this office on 7/28/2020 and given the reference number C000852-072820 for tracking purposes.
We understand that you are requesting: To whom it may concern:

This is a request pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law. We are requesting death records dating back to Jan. 1, 2020, with the following information for each case:

- decedent name
- case number
- decedent name
- date of death
- location of death
- race
- ethnicity
- age
- gender
- occupation/industry
- whether injury/infection occurred at work
- incident location (street address, city, state, ZIP where injury/infection occurred)
- incident date
- decedent residence (street address, city, state, ZIP)
- cause(s) of death (indicating if COVID related)
- contributing factors
- any other accessible, non-exempt information contained in electronic case records

This request is part of an ongoing collaboration involving the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, the MuckRock Foundation and partner newsrooms across the country. This request is part of a news-gathering process and is intended for educational, not commercial use.

We request expedited processing to the extent possible. This information is critical to the public’s understanding of the coronavirus pandemic and its local impact on public health. Let us know if we can help clarify this request in any way. Please also consider waiving any fees for producing the requested records.

Please provide the data in spreadsheet format as an e-mail attachment.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

--
Matt Kiefer
John S. Knight Journalism Fellow
Stanford University
312-380-5163‬

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In accordance with Oregon Public Records law (ORS 192.324(2)), the County is acknowledging receipt of your written request for records. Having reviewed your request, the County is able to inform you that:
The County is uncertain whether it is the custodian of the records. We will research your request and provide a response soon. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Washington County, OR

RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 28, 2020, Reference # C000852-072820

Dear Matt Kiefer,
Washington County, OR received a public records request from you on July 28, 2020. Your request mentioned:
“To whom it may concern:

This is a request pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law. We are requesting death records dating back to Jan. 1, 2020, with the following information for each case:

- decedent name
- case number
- decedent name
- date of death
- location of death
- race
- ethnicity
- age
- gender
- occupation/industry
- whether injury/infection occurred at work
- incident location (street address, city, state, ZIP where injury/infection occurred)
- incident date
- decedent residence (street address, city, state, ZIP)
- cause(s) of death (indicating if COVID related)
- contributing factors
- any other accessible, non-exempt information contained in electronic case records

This request is part of an ongoing collaboration involving the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, the MuckRock Foundation and partner newsrooms across the country. This request is part of a news-gathering process and is intended for educational, not commercial use.

We request expedited processing to the extent possible. This information is critical to the public’s understanding of the coronavirus pandemic and its local impact on public health. Let us know if we can help clarify this request in any way. Please also consider waiving any fees for producing the requested records.

Please provide the data in spreadsheet format as an e-mail attachment.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

--
Matt Kiefer
John S. Knight Journalism Fellow
Stanford University
312-380-5163‬

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Washington County, OR has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request. You may want to pursue your request with .
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, you may contact my office at .
Respectfully,
Carolyn Hallford
Health and Human Services

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08/07/2020
Matt Kiefer
411A Highland Ave MR98001
Somerville, MA 02144
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 28, 2020, Reference # C000852-072820
Dear Matt Kiefer:

Thank you for your interest in public records of Washington County, OR. Your request was received in this office on 7/28/2020 and given the reference number C000852-072820 for tracking purposes.

We understand that you are requesting: To whom it may concern:

This is a request pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law. We are requesting death records dating back to Jan. 1, 2020, with the following information for each case:

- decedent name
- case number
- decedent name
- date of death
- location of death
- race
- ethnicity
- age
- gender
- occupation/industry
- whether injury/infection occurred at work
- incident location (street address, city, state, ZIP where injury/infection occurred)
- incident date
- decedent residence (street address, city, state, ZIP)
- cause(s) of death (indicating if COVID related)
- contributing factors
- any other accessible, non-exempt information contained in electronic case records

This request is part of an ongoing collaboration involving the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, the MuckRock Foundation and partner newsrooms across the country. This request is part of a news-gathering process and is intended for educational, not commercial use.

We request expedited processing to the extent possible. This information is critical to the public’s understanding of the coronavirus pandemic and its local impact on public health. Let us know if we can help clarify this request in any way. Please also consider waiving any fees for producing the requested records.

Please provide the data in spreadsheet format as an e-mail attachment.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

--
Matt Kiefer
John S. Knight Journalism Fellow
Stanford University
312-380-5163‬

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In accordance with Oregon Public Records law (ORS 192.324(2)), the County is acknowledging receipt of your written request for records. Having reviewed your request, the County is able to inform you that:

The County does not possess the requested records or is not the custodian of the records. You may want to pursue your request with      Oregon Center for Health Statistics

The County considers this records request to be closed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.

If you have any questions, please contact my office at 503-846-8122. Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Hallford

Health and Human Services