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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 November 2021

The package was made possible by better-than-expected revenues from business taxes collected by the city and the county.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 01 November 2021

(Photo/ Ketut Subiyanto)

The number of Oregon children in foster care has fallen nearly 20% since January 2020, the biggest prolonged decline on record.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 01 November 2021

Most evictions will still be halted in Seattle, Burien and Kenmore, where local lawmakers have passed their own eviction moratoriums to last through early 2022.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 28 October 2021

Muslim community members provide drive-thru meals at AYCO's Montavilla headquarters during Ramadan.

African Youth & Community Organization’s proposal for Montavilla headquarters rejected

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 27 October 2021

An investigation has found a sheriff in Washington state violated policies against bias-free policing and other standards during a controversial encounter with a Black newspaper carrier.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 27 October 2021

Governor Kate Brown

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and encouraged other eligible Oregonians to discuss booster shots with doctors.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 25 October 2021

(AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Beginning Monday proof of vaccination or a negative test for COVID-19 will be required to enter restaurants, bars, gyms, theaters or entertainment venues in Washington state's most populous county.

Details: Written by MONICA SAMAYOA Oregon Public Broadcasting; Published: 24 October 2021

A glass recycling plant in northeast Portland has consented to either shut down or install pollution control technology, according to an agreement announced between the plant’s operators and the state of Oregon

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 22 October 2021

Photo Credit: Michigan Chronicle and Amsterdam News

Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, a Portland-based designer, announced his plans to reopen the Lewis College of Business, the defunct HBCU in Detroit.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 22 October 2021

(Photo/William Fortunato)

Malarkey Roofing Products was penalized after the company disclosed it may have been emitting a large amount of formaldehyde, a suspected carcinogen, since 2009.