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From governor’s race to statewide initiatives, big choices await Washington voters in general election
Your browser does not support the audio element. Voters in Washington will soon get their ballots in the mail for the general election, with voting opening on Friday ...
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An early look at how Oregon’s new drug law is shaping up in Multnomah County
Downtown Portland buzzed with a midday blend of construction bangs, the whizz of cars and bikes and office workers stepping outside on a sunny September day for lunch. Portland Police Officer ...
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Pac-12 needs one more school to be recognized as a conference
In college sports, conference realignment continues to be a major topic for schools. The Pac-12 is in the middle of a lawsuit as it continues to restructure its conference. OPB’s Paul Marshall ...
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Tigard transforms its downtown
For more than a decade, Tigard has been working on revitalizing its downtown. City leaders, small business owners and the nonprofit Tigard Downtown Alliance have worked together to bring more foot ...
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Swing state map: Polls move in Trump’s direction, but the race remains tight
Your browser does not support the audio element. Former President Donald Trump once again appears to be in the driver’s seat in this presidential election. When ...
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Ukraine says North Korea is sending soldiers to help Russia in the war
Your browser does not support the audio element. In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un (right ...
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Hakeem Jeffries could be the first Black speaker of the House. First, he needs to win
Michelle Gustafson for NPR House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is crisscrossing the U.S. campaigning to help Democrats retake control of the House of Representatives. If that happens, Jeffries ...
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Archaeologists discover 12 skeletons at a buried tomb in Petra, Jordan
The remains were found beneath the Treasury, also called Al Khazneh, in the ancient city of Petra — famous as a landmark seen in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The Treasury ...
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PSU begins layoff process for nearly 100 faculty members, more expected
Barely three weeks into fall term at Portland State, faculty members are already receiving notice of possible layoffs. Nearly 100 non-tenure track faculty got notice Tuesday. And the union that ...
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In congressional rematch, independent voters again hold sway in Southwest Washington
Editor’s note: Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Stay informed with OPB on the presidential race, key congressional battles and other local contests and ballot measures in Oregon and Southwest ...
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Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds
There are other disaster relief programs available, including assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. The FEMA aid isn’t affected by the SBA shortfall. Helene was a ...