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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 March 2023

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The measure is sponsored by Rep. Liz Berry, of Seattle, at the request of Gov. Jay Inslee’s office.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 09 March 2023

(Photo/ Jacob Grishey)

The program is the highlight of the state’s 2021 Climate Commitment Act. It sets a statewide cap on greenhouse-gas emissions that gradually decreases, with a goal of decarbonization by 2050

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 08 March 2023

Karibu program director Tori Smith

The stabilization program helps referrals who are impacted by the justice system, substance abuse issues and struggles with behavioral health.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 06 March 2023

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Toese was among those leading the violence, according to the affidavit. His sentencing is scheduled for March 24.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 06 March 2023

Photo of a woman wearing a colorful facemask

Both mandates will end on April 3, meaning health care workers, patients and visitors will no longer be required to wear a mask in facilities including hospitals and dental and doctors' offices.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 March 2023

Song Sparrow at the Audubon Society of Portland Wildlife Sanctuary Trails (Portland, Oregon - November 2nd, 2018, Corey Seeman)

John James Audubon enslaved and sold Black people, opposed the abolition of slavery, and dug up and stole the human remains of Native Americans from their graves.

Details: Written by ISABELLA O'MALLEY; Published: 02 March 2023

Eastbound Highway 50 requires chains on vehicles as snow falls in Pollock Pines, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (Salgu Wissmath/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Portland received nearly a foot of snow in a single day in what proved to be its second-snowiest day in history.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 28 February 2023

Nearly a third of nurses nationwide say they plan to quit due to unsafe working conditions, burnout.

Details: Written by ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer; Published: 27 February 2023

Damian Lillard set franchise and career marks with 71 points — tied for the most in the NBA this season — and 13 3-pointers in the Portland Trail Blazers' 131 -114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 23 February 2023

Sen. James Manning (D-Eugene)

Senate Bill 704 would task a new board with determining how to roll out single payer medical coverage.

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