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Straight Talk: Rep. Peter DeFazio reflects on 36 years in Congress

Portland Laural Porter - January 14, 2022 0

DeFazio has endorsed Oregon Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle to succeed him in the 4th District and said he's confident she can win. PORTLAND, Ore....

Vancouver boy, dubbed 'Declan the Dinosaur,' leaves lasting legacy after cancer battle

Portland Laural Porter - December 15, 2021 0

Declan Reagan's love of dinosaurs earned him a personal message from Jurassic World star Chris Pratt. His mom hopes his legacy can help other kids...

Straight Talk: Behavioral health challenges and the homeless crisis

Portland Laural Porter - December 10, 2021 0

According to Oregon Recovers, the state ranks 47th in the nation when it comes to access to addiction treatment. PORTLAND, Ore. — On what...

Straight Talk: Multnomah County chair says progress is being made on homeless crisis

Portland Laural Porter - December 3, 2021 0

Chair Deborah Kafoury said the Metro supportive housing services measure passed in May of 2020 means 1,300 families will be housed this year. PORTLAND,...

Straight Talk: Congressman Earl Blumenauer discusses COP26 climate summit in Glasgow

Portland Laural Porter - November 19, 2021 0

Congressman Earl Blumenauer says he's optimistic the planet can slow global warming. He recently attended the global climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland. PORTLAND, Ore...

Sen. Ron Wyden takes on climate change by changing federal tax code

Portland Laural Porter - September 10, 2021 0

Sen. Wyden authored a bill he calls "the most transformative tax bill with respect to the environment in over a hundred years." PORTLAND, Ore...

Former Beaverton resident and two-time Olympian, Julius Achon, recognized with Olympians For Life award

Portland Laural Porter - July 30, 2021 0

Julius Achon ran the 1500 meter event in the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. He's one of five Olympians inducted by the World Olympians Association. ...

Oregon's Enchanted Forest opens full-time and ready to celebrate 50th anniversary

Business Laural Porter - June 30, 2021 0

Hard work and community support helped the beloved amusement park survive the COVID shutdown, wildfires and a damaging ice storm. TURNER, Ore. — South...