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Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 28 May 2020

Multnomah County Public Health Director Rachael Banks

Multnomah County will submit its application to enter Phase 1 of reopening on June 5, with the goal to reopen June 12.

Details: Written by RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press; Published: 28 May 2020

Edwin Hernandez has his temperature checked as part of a screening for coronavirus symptoms at a portable testing site for maritime workers at Fisherman's Terminal Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Gov. Inslee announced Wednesday that churches, mosques and synagogues can resume in-person services, with those in counties in the second stage of the reopening plan. King County, which includes Seattle, is among the 15 counties still in Phase 1.

Details: Written by GENE JOHNSON Associated Press; Published: 27 May 2020

In this photo taken Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Dayna Lurie poses for a photo in Seattle. Lurie found out that she was a victim of unemployment benefits fraud when her boss received a notice and called to ask about it. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Officials hint that hundreds of millions of dollars have been paid out in fake unemployment claims.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 May 2020

(photo U.S. Army)

Most of Deschutes County’s new cases can be traced to social gatherings with extended family, like barbecues and celebrations.

Details: Written by GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press; Published: 24 May 2020

Baker County Circuit Judge Matthew Shirtcliff ruled Gov. Brown's stay-at-home orders are invalid but Supreme Court want explanation

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 22 May 2020

Ken Ward is the "Reluctant Radical" in his documentary (screenshot from trailer)

A train derailment in North Portland Tuesday morning resulted in no injuries, but damaged a Lombard Street overpass. It also served as a reminder of the safety hazards of living alongside railways.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 21 May 2020

Jefferson High principal Margaret Calvert poses for a photo with a Class of 2019 graduate. (photo courtesy PPS)

Internet connectivity, social isolation undermine student success

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 21 May 2020

Voters voted not to vote on backhoes anymore in Baker City, Ore. (photo courtesy of Tom Fisk/Baker City Public Works Department)

The race for the Democratic nomination to be Oregon secretary of state — the second-highest statewide office — remains too early to call between front-runners Sens. Shemia Fagan and Mark Hass