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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

Ivory W. Lyles

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

(Photo/ Thomas Def)

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

(Photo/ Greater Albany Public Schools via Facebook))

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.

Details: Written by By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press; Published: 04 August 2021

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The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 August 2021

5-minute Fast Stops will be installed initially along five commercial corridors across the city

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 August 2021

The intent of the Every Student Belongs legislation was to protect children in the classroom and create a competitive workforce

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