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For a second time, the state of Oregon has come to terms to settle yet another lawsuit concerning their race-based COVID-19 relief fund program which is exclusive to the state’s Black business owners.

"It's sadly appropriate for the hotline to have opened last year because of all of the social and political events our nation has been dealing with'' Johanna Costa, a coordinator for the hotline, said.

As Oregon, California, and many other states across the U.S. confront an unprecedented housing affordability crisis, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) are leading a major push to ensure that comprehensive housing investments stay in President Biden’s Build Back Better plan.

The Bubble Run in Portland was held in October - breast cancer month. The types and number of events for breast cancer, along with awareness, has grown over the years. That has led to scientific advancements.

A community member used a slur against a student after they left their microphone unmuted during Tuesday's school board meeting for Newberg Schools. A district statement said that they condemn these actions and has taken necessary steps to ensure it does not happen again.

Lofton is the vice president of global brand marketing at Google, where she oversees the integrated consumer experience for Google’s platforms & ecosystems portfolio (inclusive of Android, Chrome, Google Play and Education). She previously served as vice president and head of North America marketing at Nike Inc, and as Under Armour’s senior vice president, of global marketing, operations and philanthropy.

The award will fund research on sustainable production of hemp—a cash crop in Oregon.

The end may be in sight for a bitter battle being waged in an elite neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. The Portland City Council will meet on November 3rd to begin the process of determining how historic districts will work in the city and start to heal this broken neighborhood.

Flu season is approaching, and the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to circulate at high levels, putting a strain on local hospitals. Flu vaccination provides the best protection against influenza illness and can help to reduce the burden on local hospitals.

Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today announced that both houses of Congress have passed a provision proposed by Merkley to help ease the transition to the U.S. for recently evacuated Afghan refugees who are relocating to America.