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Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 24 May 2023

Oregon State Capitol

The walkout, which began on May 3 ostensibly because bill summaries weren't written at an eighth grade level as required by a long-forgotten law, has derailed progress on hundreds of bills

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 23 May 2023

Rep. Paul Holvey

One of Oregon’s largest labor unions says it’s going to try to oust a Democratic state lawmaker who has been a longtime labor ally.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 23 May 2023

Governor Tina Kotek

Kotek’s letter comes after lawmakers and policy experts have spent over than a year crafting the legislation. Some public defense leaders say Kotek’s request for the changes would force them to oppose a bill they otherwise support.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 May 2023

Artists bring community-centered approach to their artwork across libraries

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 22 May 2023

A campaign sign urging people to vote "Yes" on Measure 26-210, which would approve taxes on personal income and business profits to raise $2.5 billion over a decade to fight homelessness, is displayed near an upscale home in Portland, Ore., on May 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus, File)

Oregon's reputation for political harmony is being tested as a Republican walkout in the state Senate continues for a third week. The boycott could derail hundreds of bills and approval of a biennial state budget.

Details: Written by CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press; Published: 19 May 2023

(Photo/ Maximillian Conacher)

Five major U.S. cities including Seattle will receive federal help to get unsheltered residents into permanent housing under a new plan launched Thursday as part of the Biden administration's larger goal to reduce homelessness 25% by 2025.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 17 May 2023

The Blacksmith by artist Jeremy Okai Davis depicts Oregon Black pioneer Ben Johnson.

Portland-based painter’s heavily researched series brings early Oregon trailblazers to life.

Details: Written by ED KOMENDA Associated Press; Published: 16 May 2023

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, file)

After voting down a bill last month to keep drug possession illegal and boost services for people struggling with addiction, Washington lawmakers are entering a special legislative session to find a compromise

Details: Written by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 14 May 2023

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of the western parts of both Oregon and Washington. The weather service says the temperature at Portland International Airport on Saturday reached 93, breaking a record set in 1973

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 11 May 2023

Republican Sen. David Brock Smith enters the Senate chambers prior to a Senate session at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore., Thursday, May 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

The boycott has delayed action by the majority Democrats on gun safety, abortion rights and gender-affirming health care bills.