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Rosa Parks Elementary School students. (Photo courtesy PPS)

Teachers say PPS’ shift to a traditional schedule took them by surprise

A renewable energy facility will be built just north of Lexington, in eastern Oregon, and would generate enough energy to power 105,000 homes

Details: Written by Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press; Published: 18 February 2019

Joey Gibson speaks during a rally in support of free speech in Berkeley, Calif.

Chief Outlaw is investigating texts between the police lieutenant in charge of protests and the leader of Patriot Prayer, Joey Gibson.

City Club of Portland report comes up sharply critical of Portland’s form of government

‘Excellence is achieved through diversity in all that we do,’ Ed Ray told the Portland audience.

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY, Associated Press; Published: 12 February 2019

Sen. Dennis Linthicum says a tobacco tax was the cause of why Eric Garner was tackled and put in a chokehold by police

Details: Written by TOM JAMES, Associated Press; Published: 12 February 2019

Winter snowstorms pummel the Northwest as a larger weather system wreaks havoc and even brings snow to Hawaii

Details: Written by NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, Associated Press; Published: 11 February 2019

Sheriffs say they won't enforce the state's new restrictions on semi-automatic rifles until the courts decide whether they're constitutional

Photo by Jim Goodson courtesy of the CDC (public domain)

Officials say anyone showing symptoms should call a health provider before visiting a clinic or hospital

Wheeler says placarding requirement is ‘still the law’