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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 August 2021

Income-eligible renters under notice of eviction will be able to access a lawyer

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 August 2021

Hood To Coast participants run to the finish line in Seaside, Ore. Auugust 2018. (Photo/The Skanner Archives)

The event runs Friday through Saturday, August 27-28, 2021, with 199-mile run and 130-mile walk courses.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 25 August 2021

(Photo Kelly Sikkema)

The new projection was delivered to a joint meeting of state senators and representatives Wednesday morning. In May, economic forecasters had anticipated the state would see a $1.4 billion kicker.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 25 August 2021

Fire chiefs and union leaders in Pierce County, Washington, say they worry that a vaccinate mandate will prompt people to quit.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 August 2021

Musical Legends of the Harlem Renaissance will be presented by the Oregon Symphony in October, 2021.

Each of the nineteen arts organizations will have its own procedures for upholding these safety protocols.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 23 August 2021

(Photo/ Markus Winkler)

Staff at a jail in south-central Washington state have come up with an inexpensive, but effective, way to encourage inmates to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 23 August 2021

(Photo/ Anton via Unsplash)

A universal mask mandate for indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status went into effect in Washington state on Monday

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 August 2021

City of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler

The mayor asks that Portlanders help keep the peace this weekend

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 August 2021

Nikki Giovanni

The appointment will officially begin with a virtual series taking place September 27 – 29.

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

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, Gov. Kate Brown announced that Oregon is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine requirement to include all teachers, educators, support staff and volunteers in K-12 schools.

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