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

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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

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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.

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

Portland police officers could receive between a 13% to 20% pay raise under a tentative four-year contract

Details: Written by By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 08 February 2022

In addition, mask requirements for schools will be lifted on March 31.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 03 February 2022

FBI, Crime Stoppers of Oregon say no tip is too small.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 03 February 2022

Shariffa Ali

Shariffa Ali worked with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival to create You Go Girl!, a stunning film short.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 02 February 2022

Public defenders and corrections officers describing inhumane conditions in King County jails are asking the county to stop booking people awaiting charges on nonviolent felony offenses amid staff shortages and a surge in coronavirus cases.