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Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 27 June 2023

Students at the alternative high school will have access to more intensive training in academics, entrepreneurship and athletics

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 June 2023

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum

With the conclusion of the 2023 Oregon Legislative session, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum commends the efforts of our legislators, their staff and her DOJ policy team that yielded significant successes in an historically challenging session

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 26 June 2023

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The companies named in the lawsuit include Shell, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Koch Industries and ExxonMobil, among others.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 June 2023

An event at K ͪunamokwst* Park will kick off Portland Parks and Recreation's summer program for 2023. Free outdoor movies and concerts in Portland’s parks make their return this summer, along with the Free Lunch and Play series, cultural celebrations, and much more

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 June 2023

The new North Portland Aquatic Center will be built at Northgate Park at N. Geneva Avenue and N. Fessenden Street

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 June 2023

The Oregon Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing armed activity that infringes on constitutional rights and substantially interferes with government functions or legitimate law enforcement authority. House Bill 2572 establishes a civil cause of action to help everyday Oregonians harmed by paramilitary activity seek justice

Details: Written by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 23 June 2023

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Oregon lawmakers have been in a mad dash to approve hundreds of bills and billions of dollars in spending before the legislative session ends on Sunday, after a six-week Republican walkout caused stacks of legislation to pile up.

Details: Written by HAVEN DALEY Associated Press; Published: 23 June 2023

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The head ice cream maker at Salt & Straw uses the whey leftover from yogurt makers in upstate New York to make his lemon curd flavor. For chocolate barley milk, he mixes in the remnants of rice and grains from beer brewing to give it a light and creamy taste.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 21 June 2023

Democratic Sen. Jeff Golden speaks during a news conference and rally against the Republican Senate walkout at the Oregon Capitol, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Salem, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)

The legislative session ends on Sunday.

Details: Written by Jason Vogel, University of Washington and Brian G. Henning, Gonzaga University; Published: 20 June 2023

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Extreme heat disasters are becoming increasingly common in regions where high heat used to be rare. Blackouts during severe heat waves also leave residents who believe they are protected because they have in home air conditioners at unexpected risk.