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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 July 2020

In this June 8, 2020, file photo, Chuck Lovell attends a news conference announcing his appointment as police chief in Portland, Ore. (Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP, File)

Negotiations will resume in January 2021.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 July 2020

Speaking outdoors in Eastern Washington, the governor was repeatedly interrupted by hecklers as he urged residents to wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 July 2020

Several arrests were made as protests continued into early Wednesday morning.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 30 June 2020

Six new bills declare an emergency in police protocol and are immediately effective.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 June 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman mandated face-coverings throughout the state of Washington effective last Friday, June 26.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 27 June 2020

Protester reported injured the scene and officer reported injured during arrest

Details: Written by From the Justice Action Network; Published: 27 June 2020

Oregon Legislature ends driver’s license suspensions for failure to pay fines to help families keep jobs during COVID-19 pandemic economic fallout

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

(Portland Police Department via AP)

Some protesters set fire to the North Precinct, vandalized businesses and tried to barricade police officers inside their station early Friday morning

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 June 2020

Trae Holiday with Africatown Media acknowledges the crowd at the Juneteenth Celebration June 19 at Jimi Hendrix Park in Seattle. (photo by Susan Fried)

Photos show the Seattle community through the lens of The Skanner photographer Susan Fried

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 24 June 2020

(AP Photo/Andrew Selsky)

At the close of last session, Republican lawmakers staged a boycott to block a bill aimed at reducing Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions, preventing a quorum and leaving many other bills to wither and die.