11-28-2024  8:46 am   •   PDX and SEA Weather

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Kay D. Toran, President/CEO of Volunteers of America Oregon (VOA Oregon)  

Toran's tenure at VOA Oregon is marked by decades of dedicated public service in the State of Oregon and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Oregonians.

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The fund will invest in fund managers and startups that are focused on closing gaps facing communities of color.

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The grants are part of LSC's ongoing effort to support legal aid organizations in providing essential services to underserved communities.

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Maxine Dexter 

Blumenauer: “I can think of no person I would rather have take my place”

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Dan Rayfield 

Rayfield thanks AG Ellen Rosenblum and is honored "to follow her footsteps."

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Elizabeth Steiner 

Treasurer-elect Steiner makes history as the first woman ever elected Oregon State Treasurer. 

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Bob Sallinger (Photo via Flickr) 

“Bob was a trusted voice, advising me on ways to safeguard the state’s natural wonders and wildlife and fighting against climate chaos."

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Troutdale’s new reading chairs; photo courtesy of Multnomah County Library 

Library provides refreshed experience for patrons with new, comfortable seating and carpeting

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Oregon's Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum speaks during a news conference in New York May 2024. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File) 

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum: Haven’t received your ballot? Contact your county elections office!

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The housing benefits include rent assistance for up to six months, utility set-up and payments for up to six months, home modifications and upgrades for health or safety reasons (e.g., grab bars, ramp installation, pest control), and rental navigation services.

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