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Details: Written by GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press; Published: 20 February 2022

University of Oregon graduate Emmilee Risling disappeared last October after her mental health deteriorated. Her case is one of five instances in the past 18 months where Indigenous women have gone missing or been killed in this isolated expanse of coastline between San Francisco and Oregon

Details: Written by By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 17 February 2022

The justices upheld a decision by Oregon election officials that Kristof did not meet the qualifications to run for Oregon’s highest office, citing in particular that Kristof voted in New York in the 2020 election.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 16 February 2022

Portland Citizen Review Committee Chair Candace Avalos

Proponents of police reform see promise in agreement that includes police discipline guide.

Details: Written by FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press; Published: 15 February 2022

Sen. Ron Wyden

"No taxpayers should have to fork over $1,000 to a private company to get their phone calls answered by the IRS,” said Sen. Ron Wyden referring to a line-jumping service.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 14 February 2022

(AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Researchers believe psilocybin could help treat depression, PTSD and addiction, and Oregon’s system would allow for consumption of the substance in a therapeutic setting for anyone 21 years or older.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 February 2022

(Photo/ Brian J Lowe)

Announcing a final two-week extension of the eviction moratoria, Mayor Bruce Harrell issues directive to support vulnerable tenants and small landlords through $25 million in emergency assistance, online resources

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 11 February 2022

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has rejected proposed ballot measures to cap political donations on procedural grounds

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 10 February 2022

Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Clackamas)

Legislature considers joining majority of other U.S. states in paying damages to those who have served time for felonies they did not commit.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 10 February 2022

(Photo/ Jay Rembert)

The Washington state Senate has voted to ban the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 09 February 2022

(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian via AP)

Residents and law enforcement members gathered to honor a Vancouver police officer who was mistakenly fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy during a search for a man suspected of armed robbery.