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Details: Written by By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press; Published: 28 June 2022

(AP Photo/ Ted Warren)

Gov. Jay Inslee will push for a state constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights within the state, and laws that make it difficult for other states to investigate whether their own residents have visited Washington for abortion care.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 27 June 2022

The World Arts Foundation and Albina Music Trust put North Portland’s music history back onstage.

Details: Written by By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer; Published: 27 June 2022

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Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf is getting a chilly reception in Oregon, its first stop in the United States.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 June 2022

Decision has no effect on Oregon’s Reproductive Health Equity Act that guarantees right to receive abortion, health care providers’ right to provide it

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 24 June 2022

The shooting is being investigated by the Oregon City and Lake Oswego police departments.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 23 June 2022

President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months and urged states to do the same at the local level.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 20 June 2022

Darcell Dance and her daughter Aasha Benton

Mo Better Wellness, Connection, and Facilitation will offer wellness events and consulting.

Details: Written by ANITA SNOW Associated Press; Published: 20 June 2022

In downtown Phoenix a tent city has ballooned amid pandemic-era evictions and surging rents that have dumped hundreds more people onto the sizzling streets that grow eerily quiet when temperatures peak in the midafternoon. A heat wave earlier this month brought temperatures of up to 114 degrees (45.5 Celsius) - and it’s only June

Details: Written by By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 15 June 2022

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Health officials published a report that highlights youth feelings of distress, anger and frustration about perceived adult and government inaction.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 13 June 2022

Prominent Portland poet and activist publishes new, timely volume.

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