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Details: Written by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 19 November 2023

Oregon's pioneering drug decriminalization law is facing a backlash amid a surge in public drug use fueled by fentanyl and an increase in synthetic opioid overdose deaths. The measure will be among the top issues in the upcoming legislative session starting in February. Republicans have proposed reimposing criminal penalties for drug possession and top Democrats who back the law now say they're open to amending it. Federal data shows Oregon saw the biggest increase in synthetic opioid deaths since 2019 among states that have reported their numbers

Details: Written by NATHAN GILLES, Columbia Insight; Published: 16 November 2023

Dead needles hang on a western red cedar tree in the Willamette National Forest, Ore., Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Iconic red cedars — known as the "Tree of Life' — and other tree species in the Pacific Northwest have been dying because of climate-induced drought, researchers say. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Iconic red cedars — known as the “Tree of Life” — and other tree species in the Pacific Northwest have been dying because of climate-induced drought, researchers say.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 November 2023

First Street in Mount Vernon, Wash. (Photo/Joe Mabel)

This change would make it easier for Skagit, Snohomish and Island County residents to access federal justice system services and attend court.

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

An Other World: The Fight for Freedom, Joy, and Belonging draws from Fazal’s experience growing up BIPOC in Oregon to create a holistic approach to diverse work cultures.

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

Lance Randall, BBAO executive director

Black business leaders hope the tool will track progress, challenges, in Black economic well-being throughout the state.

Details: Written by ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer; Published: 08 November 2023

(AP Photo/Anne Peterson)

Phil Neville was introduced as the new head coach of the Portland Timbers amid concerns from the team's fan base over some of his past posts on social media, as well as his coaching record.

Details: Written by Aurora Hernandez; Published: 08 November 2023

Oregon State Capitol

The senators are challenging an amendment to the state constitution approved by voters last year that bars lawmakers from reelection if they have 10 or more unexcused absences.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 November 2023

This election includes just three ballot measures: one for the City of Maywood Park, one for the Riverdale Fire District and one for the Scappoose School District.

Details: Written by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 06 November 2023

FILE - U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer speaks during an event at the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit, in Glasgow, Scotland, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Blumenauer, a quirky but deeply respected figure in Oregon politics for decades, has decided not to seek reelection after 27 years in Congress, citing turmoil on Capitol Hill and a desire to be more involved in addressing the challenges facing his hometown of Portland. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a quirky but deeply respected figure in Oregon politics for decades, has decided not to seek reelection after 27 years in Congress

Details: Written by REBECCA BOONE Associated Press; Published: 06 November 2023

U.S. District Judge Michael McShane says indigent defendants are essentially being locked up and deprived of a voice simply because they are too poor to hire their own lawyer.