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Brown Branch: Nutcracker Suite Concert 

Celebrate the holiday season with a big band musical tribute to Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite

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Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) 

Many economically distressed borrowers who received debt relief passed in the Inflation Reduction Act are now being faced with a burdensome tax liability on IRA assistance.

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Rep. Rick Larsen 

Rep. Rick Larsen introduced the Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act to bolster the federal response to seasonal and pandemic influenza as seasonal flu rates continue to rise in the Pacific Northwest and across the country.

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In addition to the financial settlement, CVS and Walgreens have agreed to court-ordered injunctive relief that requires the pharmacies to monitor, report, and share data about suspicious activity related to opioid prescriptions.

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Records filed in Snohomish County Superior Court show detectives believe there is probable cause that Andrew Swartz committed felony stalking over a two-month period while working as an officer in 2021

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Eligibility rules have changed, making health coverage more affordable for an additional estimated 40,000 Oregonians

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Kay D. Toran, President/CEO of Volunteers of America Oregon (VOA Oregon)  

The funds will support the development of a Peer Driven Problem Gambling Prevention Campaign targeting high school and college-age student athletes

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Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal  

Multnomah County Commissioner will be available for a conversation on priorities and the county's work

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Shelley Viola Murphy, PhD 

The Dec. 17 meeting of the Genealogical Forum of Oregon will feature Shelley Viola Murphy, PhD via ZOOM. Murphy will discuss the importance of Southern Claims Commission records.

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The Portland Charter Commission have concluded their two-year term referring nine proposals to the November 2024 election and recommending six proposals to Portland City Council.

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