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Details: Written by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press; Published: 05 February 2024

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

The boycott ground the Capitol to a halt for a record six weeks and disqualified 10 GOP senators from seeking reelection. Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek says she has been in contact with Republicans and doesn't expect policy differences to erupt like last year.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 31 January 2024

State Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber (D-Portland)

Substance abuse treatment providers, community advocates troubled by proposed changes to Measure 110.

Details: Written by ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer; Published: 31 January 2024

Damian Lillard with his children (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson)

The eight-time All-Star will play his first game back in Portland on Wednesday night since he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason. The Blazers have struggled without Lillard in the lineup.

Details: Written by GENE JOHNSON Associated Press; Published: 26 January 2024

Attorney Karen Koehler (Kevin Clark/The Seattle Times via AP)

Seattle officers used aggressive techniques to disperse the crowds, including flash-bang grenades, foam-tipped projectiles and “blast balls” that explode and emit pepper gas. Plaintiffs' lawyer Karen Koehler says the lawsuit was a response to “shameful behavior” by the city.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 25 January 2024

Victor Trillo Jr.

Students at Parkrose High find mentorship, opportunities alongside others who understand.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 January 2024

Dr. Clarice Bailey

Theater Co-founder returns to PassinArt.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 25 January 2024

(Photo by Julie Keefe)

Hundreds attend to honor and continue the message of Dr. King.

Details: Written by HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press; Published: 22 January 2024

Washington state lawmakers will consider a proposal to prohibit police from hog-tying suspects. nearly four years after Manuel Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man died facedown with his hands and feet cuffed together behind him. Democratic Sen. Yasmin Trudeau has sponsored the bill, saying she doesn’t want anyone else to experience the “dehumanization” Ellis faced before his death. The measure is set to go before a Senate committee Monday

Details: Written by GENE JOHNSON Associated Press; Published: 18 January 2024

(Brian Hayes/The News Tribune via AP, Pool, File)

Ellis was a 33-year-old Black man who was shocked, beaten and restrained facedown on a sidewalk as he pleaded for breath. The police department on Tuesday announced findings that the officers did not violate the use-of-force policy that was in effect at the time.