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Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 10 August 2021

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Sheriff’s officials said it’s believed to be the largest weapons seizure in the agency’s history.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 09 August 2021

Jason Dudash, Oregon director of the Freedom Foundation — a group that combats public sector unions in Oregon, Washington and California — said he believes the idea of a union is “fundamentally incompatible” with the work of the Legislature.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 August 2021

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The 45 dogs and puppies from Oklahoma will be available for adoption beginning next week.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 August 2021

Community Collection Events for new school supplies, cash, and used electronic devices will be held at OnPoint's Lloyd Center Branch and at Intel Hawthorn Farm 3

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 09 August 2021

Authorities say a man was fatally shot on a TriMet bus in Portland on Sunday

Details: Written by By Michelle Klampe, OSU; Published: 06 August 2021

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Ivory W. Lyles has served most recently as dean for engagement and director of extension for the University of Nevada, Reno

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 06 August 2021

Nearly 7,000 - or 28% - of the total stops made in 2020 were Black or Latino drivers.

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Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 06 August 2021

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A custodian at a high school in Medford, Oregon, faces felony charges after police say he took “significant steps” towards planning a “mass casualty event”

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 August 2021

Secretary of State Shemia Fagan

Fagan prepares to keep her commitment to create a People’s Commission if Legislature misses redistricting deadline

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 05 August 2021

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Greater Albany Public Schools District Superintendent Melissa Goff was terminated without cause. Goff said she was removed for having different values, such as ensuring equity was integrated into teaching.

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