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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 April 2019

2019 Ageless Award recipients Bernie and Bobbie Dore Foster, founders of The Skanner News; Bob Moore, founder and CEO, Bob's Red Mill; and Antoinette Hatfield, wife of former U.S. Senator and Oregon governor Mark Hatfield. (Photo by Andie Petkus)

The Jessie F. Richardson Foundation was created to serve older adults. View a slideshow of the event and a video interview with the Fosters.

Details: Written by By Associated Press; Published: 30 April 2019

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said she is ready to work with Washington to replace the aging span. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

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The transportation budget recently passed by Washington state lawmakers includes $35 million for renewed efforts to replace the Interstate 5 bridge connecting Washington and Oregon.

Details: Written by By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press; Published: 30 April 2019

Native American homes at the Lone Pine fishing site near The Dalles, Ore. (AP Photo/Gosia Wozniacka, file)

Pacific Northwest tribes fighting to get the U.S. government to fully compensate them for the loss of dozens of homes and traditional fishing encampments to flooding caused by hydroelectric dams rejoiced Tuesday after federal legislation to address their cause cleared a first hurdle.

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Details: Written by By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press; Published: 30 April 2019

(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

A measles outbreak that sickened more than 70 people, mostly children, in the Pacific Northwest is finally over even as the total number of cases nationwide continues to spike to near-record levels , officials said Monday.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 April 2019

U.S. District Judge Michael McShane in Eugene, Ore.

Judge Michael McShane in Eugene, described the Trump administration's attempt to prevent federally funded health care providers from referring pregnant women to abortion clinics, as "madness."

Details: Written by By LISA BAUMANN and RACHEL D'ORO Associated Press; Published: 29 April 2019

A worker suspended in a basket clears debris from a building damaged when the crane atop it collapsed. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

A college freshman was among the four people killed when a construction crane fell from a building and crashed onto one of Seattle's busiest streets, the university said Sunday.

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Details: Written by By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer; Published: 26 April 2019

Enes Kanter (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter's status for the second round of the playoffs remains uncertain because of a shoulder injury as Portland waits to learn its opponent.