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Written by Saundra Sorenson

Published: 31 August 2021

 

Creating sixth Congressional district should be person-centered work, Democrats say.

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Written by By SAM METZ and JANIE HAR Associated Press/Report for America

Published: 31 August 2021

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The streets of the popular vacation haven, normally filled with thousands of summer tourists, were all but deserted after rapid growth of the Caldor Fire forced a mass evacuation on Monday and triggered hours of gridlocked traffic.

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Written by GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated Press

Published: 30 August 2021

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In Oregon, where school staffers statewide are required to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 18, the board for the 7,500-student district of Redmond last week passed a resolution protesting the mandate and mandatory mask-wearing in schools after "significant" opposition.

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Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press

Published: 28 August 2021

 

Vaccinations help but counties are seeing unprcedented death rate from Delta variant

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Written by SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America

Published: 27 August 2021

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Proud Boys moved violent demonstration to northeast Portland Parkrose neighborhood and high school, shutting down businesses

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Written by Saundra Sorenson

Published: 25 August 2021

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Commissioner Hardesty absent from discussion, vote.

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Written by By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America

Published: 24 August 2021

 

People in Oregon, regardless of vaccination status, will once again be required to wear masks in most public outdoor settings beginning Friday.

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Written by Associated Press

Published: 23 August 2021

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Opposing rallies that drew hundreds of people in Portland, Oregon, sparked clashes on Sunday.

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Written by Saundra Sorenson

Published: 19 August 2021

 

A $1 million Department of Justice grant would shift the focus to mental health in schools, educational settings.

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Written by By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America

Published: 18 August 2021

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Officials reported on Tuesday that 93% of the state's hospital beds for adults and 90% of the intensive care unit beds are full.