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Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 22 May 2023

A campaign sign urging people to vote "Yes" on Measure 26-210, which would approve taxes on personal income and business profits to raise $2.5 billion over a decade to fight homelessness, is displayed near an upscale home in Portland, Ore., on May 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus, File)

Oregon's reputation for political harmony is being tested as a Republican walkout in the state Senate continues for a third week. The boycott could derail hundreds of bills and approval of a biennial state budget.

Details: Written by CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press; Published: 19 May 2023

(Photo/ Maximillian Conacher)

Five major U.S. cities including Seattle will receive federal help to get unsheltered residents into permanent housing under a new plan launched Thursday as part of the Biden administration's larger goal to reduce homelessness 25% by 2025.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 17 May 2023

The Blacksmith by artist Jeremy Okai Davis depicts Oregon Black pioneer Ben Johnson.

Portland-based painter’s heavily researched series brings early Oregon trailblazers to life.

Details: Written by ED KOMENDA Associated Press; Published: 16 May 2023

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, file)

After voting down a bill last month to keep drug possession illegal and boost services for people struggling with addiction, Washington lawmakers are entering a special legislative session to find a compromise

Details: Written by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 14 May 2023

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of the western parts of both Oregon and Washington. The weather service says the temperature at Portland International Airport on Saturday reached 93, breaking a record set in 1973

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 11 May 2023

Republican Sen. David Brock Smith enters the Senate chambers prior to a Senate session at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore., Thursday, May 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

The boycott has delayed action by the majority Democrats on gun safety, abortion rights and gender-affirming health care bills.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 11 May 2023

State senators, representatives question why marginalized communities must shoulder city office’s budget shortfall. (This story has been updated.)

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 08 May 2023

Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill honoring a therapod fossil discovered in 2012 at Sucia Island State Park in Washington's San Juan Islands.

Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill honoring a therapod fossil discovered in 2012 at Sucia Island State Park in Washington's San Juan Islands

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 07 May 2023

A walkout by most Republicans in the Oregon Senate aimed at delaying action on gun safety, abortion rights and gender-affirming health care bills extended to a fifth day Sunday. The Legislature was adjourned until Monday because a quorum could not be reached

Details: Written by ANITA SNOW Associated Press; Published: 05 May 2023

(AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

American bars and restaurants gear up every year for Cinco de Mayo, offering special deals on Mexican food and alcoholic drinks for the May 5 holiday that is barely celebrated south of the border. Come celebrate the right way at Portland's 36th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta