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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 November 2023

First Street in Mount Vernon, Wash. (Photo/Joe Mabel)

This change would make it easier for Skagit, Snohomish and Island County residents to access federal justice system services and attend court.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 16 November 2023

An Other World: The Fight for Freedom, Joy, and Belonging draws from Fazal’s experience growing up BIPOC in Oregon to create a holistic approach to diverse work cultures.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 09 November 2023

Lance Randall, BBAO executive director

Black business leaders hope the tool will track progress, challenges, in Black economic well-being throughout the state.

Details: Written by ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer; Published: 08 November 2023

(AP Photo/Anne Peterson)

Phil Neville was introduced as the new head coach of the Portland Timbers amid concerns from the team's fan base over some of his past posts on social media, as well as his coaching record.

Details: Written by Aurora Hernandez; Published: 08 November 2023

Oregon State Capitol

The senators are challenging an amendment to the state constitution approved by voters last year that bars lawmakers from reelection if they have 10 or more unexcused absences.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 November 2023

This election includes just three ballot measures: one for the City of Maywood Park, one for the Riverdale Fire District and one for the Scappoose School District.

Details: Written by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 06 November 2023

FILE - U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer speaks during an event at the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit, in Glasgow, Scotland, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Blumenauer, a quirky but deeply respected figure in Oregon politics for decades, has decided not to seek reelection after 27 years in Congress, citing turmoil on Capitol Hill and a desire to be more involved in addressing the challenges facing his hometown of Portland. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a quirky but deeply respected figure in Oregon politics for decades, has decided not to seek reelection after 27 years in Congress

Details: Written by REBECCA BOONE Associated Press; Published: 06 November 2023

U.S. District Judge Michael McShane says indigent defendants are essentially being locked up and deprived of a voice simply because they are too poor to hire their own lawyer.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 November 2023

Oregon Housing and Community Services has announced that Margaret Harris, Erin Meechan, and Kirsty Rodrigues are newly appointed to serve on the  Oregon Housing Stability Council. The council works to establish OHCS' strategic direction to meet the housing and services needs of low- and moderate-income Oregonians, as well as reviews and sets policy for the development and financing of affordable housing in the state

Details: Written by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 01 November 2023

Portland Public Schools Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero holds a press conference on the first day of a teacher's strike in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Claire Rush)

During this first-ever teacher's strike in the district, schools are closed and there is no classroom or online instruction.

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