03-19-2024  3:03 am   •   PDX and SEA Weather

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Politicians, business leaders and civic activists have called for reshaping Portland’s form of government, which they say hampers the city’s ability to respond to challenges it faces.

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The Arts3C grant program is designed to be fully responsive to what artists and art makers in the community need funding to support

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As of Aug. 10, 95 people have tested positive for monkeypox in Oregon

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“There are decades of research showing inaccurate results when pulse oximeters are used to monitor people of color”

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As of Friday, Washington state had confirmed 265 monkeypox cases.

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(Photo/ Zoshua Colah) 

The hospital is caring for some 560 inpatients, more than 130% of its licensed capacity of 413 patients.

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The 40-year-old bridge is among the city’s most important, previously allowing 100,000 drivers and 20,000 transit users to move between West Seattle and the rest of the city every day.

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(Photo/ Jefferson Alumni Assoc. via Facebook) 

This inaugural event is open to the public and will have tons of entertainment in tow, including a live DJ and music, a rib contest, card and domino tournaments and activities for kids

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The additional food benefits will be issued to families’ existing EBT cards in Fall 2022, with the exact dates yet to be determined.

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On or before the first day of instruction, all K-12 students in Washington state must be up to date on vaccinations required for school, whether attending classes in-person or remotely.

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