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Details: Written by HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press; Published: 20 August 2023

The National American Indian Court Judges Association says about one-third of the U.S.’s roughly 320 tribal court systems have healing and wellness aspects. A program at the Port Gamble S’klallam Tribe in Washington state assigns wellness coaches to those in the county jail, while the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma helps with financial support and housing services. Advocates see the approaches as a way to shift the narrative of someone’s life and address the underlying causes of criminal activity

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 18 August 2023

Portland, Oregon (Photo/ Sean O)

Daily high temperatures on Monday broke records with readings from 103 degrees (39.4 C) to 110 (43.3 C) in additional cities in Oregon — including Eugene, Salem, Troutdale, Hillsboro — and in Vancouver, Washington

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 16 August 2023

Maxville's Black and White children often played together outside of school hours.

The Centennial Gala will be held Sept. 7 at Oregon Historical Society

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 August 2023

(Photo courtesy of Oregon Community Foundation)

Dozens of Black community, business and arts leaders Reveal future vision for Albina Arts Center

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 09 August 2023

(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Five people affiliated with white nationalist hate group Patriot Front are suing a Seattle-area man who they say infiltrated the group and disclosed their identities online, leading them to lose their jobs and face harassment.

Details: Written by TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer; Published: 09 August 2023

(AP Photo/Tim Booth)

Oregon State is fighting right now. For relevance in a rapidly morphing college sports landscape. For financial certainty. For stability and a place to call home.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 09 August 2023

Intisar Abioto curates a show of 67 influential Black artists, to open in September.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 09 August 2023

LaVonne Griffin-Valade, Oregon Secretary of State

The 10 Republican state senators in Oregon who racked up more than 10 unexcused absences during a walkout in the most recent legislative session can't run for reelection in 2024, the state’s elections chief said Tuesday.

Details: Written by REBECCA BOONE Associated Press; Published: 07 August 2023

Shootings and other attacks are increasing at hospitals across the U.S., contributing to health care becoming one of the nation's most violent fields. Numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement

Details: Written by TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer; Published: 06 August 2023

Washington’s leadership says stability was at the forefront of its decision to join the Big Ten Conference. Washington President Ana Mari Cauce said there were several concerns that led to Washington and Oregon saying goodbye to their collective heritage to become the 17th and 18th members of the Big Ten beginning in 2024. Utah, Arizona and Arizona State are leaving for the Big 12