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Details: Written by LISA BAUMANN Associated Press; Published: 21 May 2021

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan

King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin issued a directive strongly recommending that residents wear face coverings whether or not they are vaccinated until 70% of the county's residents 16 and older are vaccinated

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 20 May 2021

The Port of Portland says they regret that the status of the investigation wasn’t brought to light during their hiring process

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 May 2021

(Photo/Oregon State Parks via Facebook)

Oregon State Parks ask the public to consider ways to build a safe campfire as a part of their summer camping preparations. Also, we are asked to keep in mind that our drier than normal spring weather is a concern for Oregon and the West.

Details: Written by SARA CLINE The Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 19 May 2021

Under updated mask guidelines in Oregon, which were released Tuesday, businesses can now choose whether or not customers will still be required to wear a mask.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 19 May 2021

PSU estimates a mass eviction crisis would cost the state more than eight times as much as paying all back rent owed.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 18 May 2021

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Oregon is hiring a Pacific Northwest-based arborist to review the state’s removal of trees in wildfire burn areas after recent concerns that the operation has been hasty and excessive.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 15 May 2021

Citing intelligence that there are “imminent” efforts from outside groups to “engage and advance gun violence” this weekend, the Portland City Council announced police and the FBI will be on the streets of the city for the next few days

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 May 2021

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced that the state will immediately follow guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Details: Written by By RACHEL LA CORTE and LISA BAUMANN Associated Press; Published: 14 May 2021

Washington is on track to fully reopen its economy by June 30, and a full reopening could happen even sooner if 70% or more of residents ages 16 and older have gotten at least one dose of vaccine by then.