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Details: Written by GENE JOHNSON Associated Press; Published: 25 February 2025

(AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

The federal refugee program has been in place for decades and helps people who have escaped war, natural disaster or persecution.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 February 2025

(AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday identified Susan Skjersaa, 52, and Terance Skjersaa, 57, as the couple killed.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 18 February 2025

Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D-Beaverton)

Portland-based legislators push to require insurance to cover doulas, lactation support, post-birth services.

Details: Written by CHRISTOPHER WEBER and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press; Published: 13 February 2025

( Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP)

Officials in Oregon’s Multnomah County, which includes Portland, extended a state of emergency through at least Thursday and said six emergency shelters would be open.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 12 February 2025

Donna Marks, member of BCTGM Local 364. (Photo credit: Donna Marks)

Lawmakers, picket line veterans argue in favor of SB 916, which would allow individuals involved in qualifying labor disputes to collect unemployment while waiting for a contract.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 05 February 2025

(Photo: Augustana Lutheran Church)

Augustana Lutheran Church is part of an interfaith network in Portland organizing to protect immigrants.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 29 January 2025

Photo Credit: Jason Hill

Word Is Bond partners with the 1803 Fund to explore Black identity.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 January 2025

Visiting director Moussa Sène Absa.

The Cascade Festival of African Films runs from Jan. 31 through March 1, featuring more than 20 films from 14 countries

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 22 January 2025

Drilling, pump, storage tanks and solar panels provide potable water to villages at under $7,000 per project.

Details: Written by MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press; Published: 21 January 2025

This image provided by Multnomah County shows video surveillance of a group of hooded and masked people breaking windows and spray painting anti-government graffiti on the Multnomah County Elections building on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Portland, Ore. (Multnomah County via AP)

The attack happened just before 2 a.m. Monday and suspects fled as police arrived at the office, which was not occupied at the time, police said.