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Details: Written by GENE JOHNSON Associated Press; Published: 08 February 2021

In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo violent insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Magistrate Judge Brian Tsuchida rejected the DOJ’s argument that Ethan Nordean should be detained pending trial because he poses a risk of flight and a danger to the community.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 February 2021

Everyone is invited to join the event on Facebook

Details: Written by SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 05 February 2021

The fees being discussed include court-appointed council, applying for court-appointed council, financial penalties for unpaid fees, electronic monitoring, probation supervision and detention fees

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 04 February 2021

Kayse Jama

Jama was appointed Jan. 6 to the position he originally ran for in 2018.

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 01 February 2021

Photo by Michael Longmire

Police can no longer arrest someone for possession of small amounts of heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, oxycodone and other hard drugs as a ballot measure that decriminalized them took effect on Monday.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 January 2021

Forner Mayor Sam Adams will join Wheeler's administration, an unusual departure from traditional City Hall hires.

Details: Written by GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press; Published: 28 January 2021

In this photo provided by Oregon Health & Science University, Oliver Pelayo, an OHSU registered nurse, prepares vaccine doses during a drive-thru clinic held in a parking lot at the Portland International Airport in Portland, Ore., on Jan. 24, 2021.

An advisory committee that provides recommendations to the governor and public health authorities will vote Thursday on whether to prioritize people of color and other groups

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 27 January 2021

Dr. James Hildreth is an expert on engaging the Black community to overcome healthcare disparities.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 January 2021

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Governor Inslee said, "We need to give everybody a fair shot at the vaccine … We’ve got to maintain public credibility in the system"

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 January 2021

This Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 booking photo provided by the Portland Police shows Paul Rivas. Investigators have found no evidence that terrorism, politics or any bias motivated the rampage of the 64-year-old Oregon man who witnesses said repeatedly drove into people along streets and sidewalks in Portland, killing a 77-year-old woman and injuring nine other people, police said. (Portland Police via AP)

Police identified the driver as Paul Rivas of Oregon City. He was booked on initial charges of second-degree murder, assault and failure to perform the duties of a driver.