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Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 30 May 2023

(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Officials in Multnomah County have said ambulances should arrive to 90% of emergency calls within eight minutes. However KGW-TV reported that during a five-month period ending in February, that mark was missed about a third of the time.

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 30 May 2023

(AP Photo/Andrew Selsky)

Funding for drug treatment centers in Oregon, financed by the state's pioneering drug decriminalization policy, stood at over a quarter-billion dollars Friday as officials called for closer monitoring of where the money goes.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 May 2023

(Photo courtesy Willamette University)

Margaret Carter was the commencement speaker for Willamette University's Salem undergraduate commencement ceremony

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 25 May 2023

Seven food carts offer up unusual, high-quality fare in southeast.

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Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 24 May 2023

Seattle, Washington

Bryan Sparks, 42, was indicted for the fraud scheme in November 2021 and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in January. He was also ordered on Tuesday to pay more than $1 million in restitution.

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 24 May 2023

Oregon State Capitol

The walkout, which began on May 3 ostensibly because bill summaries weren't written at an eighth grade level as required by a long-forgotten law, has derailed progress on hundreds of bills

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 23 May 2023

Rep. Paul Holvey

One of Oregon’s largest labor unions says it’s going to try to oust a Democratic state lawmaker who has been a longtime labor ally.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 23 May 2023

Governor Tina Kotek

Kotek’s letter comes after lawmakers and policy experts have spent over than a year crafting the legislation. Some public defense leaders say Kotek’s request for the changes would force them to oppose a bill they otherwise support.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 May 2023

Artists bring community-centered approach to their artwork across libraries

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 22 May 2023

A campaign sign urging people to vote "Yes" on Measure 26-210, which would approve taxes on personal income and business profits to raise $2.5 billion over a decade to fight homelessness, is displayed near an upscale home in Portland, Ore., on May 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus, File)

Oregon's reputation for political harmony is being tested as a Republican walkout in the state Senate continues for a third week. The boycott could derail hundreds of bills and approval of a biennial state budget.