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Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 16 June 2022

The action follows a bill the Oregon Legislature passed earlier this year giving schools the ability to prohibit concealed carry weapons on school property

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 June 2022

Commissioners vote by overwhelming majority to replace the commission form of government and advance key electoral reforms

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 June 2022

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King County’s previous firearm buyback program resulted in 716 firearms surrendered to law enforcement

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 June 2022

The new queen, Senya Scott is crowned. (Photo by The Skanner News)

The High School Senior was Announced in a Ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Portland

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 10 June 2022

(Photo/ Hedi Benyounes)

Last week's ruling notches a victory for civil rights advocates, who argued that people with disabilities have borne an outsized burden when seeking medical care while incarcerated.

Details: Written by Annie Heck; Published: 08 June 2022

Dr. Jayathi Murthy

Jayathi Y. Murthy, a national leader in higher education engineering teaching, research and service, and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, has been appointed Oregon State University’s next president.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 June 2022

Blood donors needed ahead of summer break, when donations typically decline

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 June 2022

This year Washington County is celebrating Juneteenth with a board proclamation Tuesday, June 7, 10 a.m. It can be viewed on YouTube

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 June 2022

This will support community, campus and tribal-based non-profit organizations assisting people at some of their hardest moments after domestic or sexual violence and child abuse

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 07 June 2022

(Photo/ Jodie Covington)

Hospital officials in Washington are warning that facilities are heading toward another COVID-19 case peak amid high spread in the community.

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