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Details: Written by By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 22 December 2021

Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday extended Oregon’s declaration of a state of emergency as health officials prepare for an expected surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the coming weeks.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 22 December 2021

(Photo/ Craig Ruttle)

A Multnomah County sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty Tuesday to misusing vaccine cards, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

Details: Written by By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press; Published: 21 December 2021

A longtime King County sheriff’s detective made several false statements under oath when she obtained a search warrant in a murder case three years ago

Details: Written by RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press; Published: 16 December 2021

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Inslee’s plan looks to spend about $815 million, with more than two-thirds covered by federal coronavirus funding the state has received.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 16 December 2021

Housing chairs argue for rental assistance and extended ‘safe harbors’ that are cheaper than dealing with mass evictions

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 16 December 2021

(AP Photo)

Gabriel Agard-Berryhill said he intended to throw the it in the street, but the crowd directed him to aim for the federal courthouse in Portland on July 28, 2020

Details: Written by RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press; Published: 13 December 2021

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, during a news conference in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Proposals include a plan to offer rebates for new and used electric cars, vans, trucks and bikes

Details: Written by SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 13 December 2021

A package on the table focuses on keeping people housed during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 December 2021

Alan Swinney

Proud Boy member Alan Swinney was convicted of unlawful use of a weapon, attempted assault, pointing a firearm at another, and second degree unlawful use of mace, among other charges

housing insecurity

Details: Written by By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 10 December 2021

(AP Photo/Sara Cline)

In Oregon, where a longstanding housing crisis has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, tenants on the brink of eviction are losing the safety nets that kept them housed.