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Details: Written by By MANUEL VALDES Associated Press; Published: 03 December 2021

(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Seattle, a city known for soggy weather, has seen its wettest fall on record.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 02 December 2021

(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

DeFazio, the longest serving U.S. House member in Oregon’s history and a staunch advocate for environmental issues, said Wednesday he is retiring

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 December 2021

Washington County Board has approved Juneteenth as a paid holiday for county employees

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 01 December 2021

Oregon Senator James Manning (D-Eugene)

Prominent BIPOC Caucus member concerned with gun regulation, access to Covid-19 testing

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 01 December 2021

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Officials in Oregon say at least 99 state workers have been fired for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 30 November 2021

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Monday put to rest rumors and officially said she will not enter Oregon’s crowded race for governor.

Details: Written by Jamie Goldberg, The Oregonian/OregonLive; Published: 29 November 2021

North Portland resident Ta' Neshia Renaé stands on the front porch of her home on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (Photo/Vickie Connor/The Oregonian)

The Black population in North and Northeast Portland declined by 13.5% over the last 10 years as more than 3,000 Black residents moved away, new numbers from the 2020 census show.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 24 November 2021

Group calls out lack of engagement from City Hall.

Details: Written by By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 23 November 2021

(Photo/ Chris Leboutillier)

Oregon residents are increasingly pushing for the state to divest from fossil fuel companies and other controversial investments, but the state treasury is resisting and putting the onus on the Legislature.