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Northwest News

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 29 March 2022

A preliminary report by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission found some people released early from prison because of the COVID-19 pandemic were not more likely to commit crimes.

Details: Written by By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press; Published: 28 March 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee

A nearly $17 billion, 16-year transportation revenue package that will pay for a variety of projects across the state, including building four new hybrid electric ferries

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 24 March 2022

Margaret Salazar

Significant amount set aside for those fleeing domestic violence.

Details: Written by By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press; Published: 24 March 2022

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Washington joins nine other states, including California and New Jersey, that restrict magazine capacity size.

Details: Written by By AMBER D. DODD Spokesman-Review; Published: 21 March 2022

Healing circle (Photo courtesy of The Healing Lodge at healinglodge.org)

After five years of extended efforts, The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations and funding with the state of Washington’s Department of Commerce to construct a comprehensive Native health center, we could not be more grateful

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 March 2022

(Photo courtesy Oregon Community Foundation)

Portland’s Albina Arts Center, a symbol of Black Portland’s creativity and self-determination, is going to be handed back to the city’s Black community.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 16 March 2022

Paloma Sparks

Senate Bill 1585 heads to Gov. Brown’s desk

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 March 2022

$16 million allocation from U.S. Department of Treasury keeps portal open after consistent advocacy from Gov. Brown, Oregon’s federal delegation and OHCS