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Published: 30 April 2019

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said she is ready to work with Washington to replace the aging span. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File) 

Oregon's Department of Transportation

The transportation budget recently passed by Washington state lawmakers includes $35 million for renewed efforts to replace the Interstate 5 bridge connecting Washington and Oregon.

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Written by By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press

Published: 30 April 2019

Native American homes at the Lone Pine fishing site near The Dalles, Ore. (AP Photo/Gosia Wozniacka, file) 

Pacific Northwest tribes fighting to get the U.S. government to fully compensate them for the loss of dozens of homes and traditional fishing encampments to flooding caused by hydroelectric dams rejoiced Tuesday after federal legislation to address their cause cleared a first hurdle.

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Written by By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press

Published: 30 April 2019

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A measles outbreak that sickened more than 70 people, mostly children, in the Pacific Northwest is finally over even as the total number of cases nationwide continues to spike to near-record levels , officials said Monday.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 30 April 2019

U.S. District Judge Michael McShane in Eugene, Ore. 

Judge Michael McShane in Eugene, described the Trump administration's attempt to prevent federally funded health care providers from referring pregnant women to abortion clinics, as "madness."

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Written by By LISA BAUMANN and RACHEL D'ORO Associated Press

Published: 29 April 2019

A worker suspended in a basket clears debris from a building damaged when the crane atop it collapsed. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) 

A college freshman was among the four people killed when a construction crane fell from a building and crashed onto one of Seattle's busiest streets, the university said Sunday.

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Written by By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer

Published: 26 April 2019

Enes Kanter (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer) 

Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter's status for the second round of the playoffs remains uncertain because of a shoulder injury as Portland waits to learn its opponent.

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Written by Christen McCurdy

Published: 25 April 2019

scales of justice 

Attorneys note expedited liquor suspensions are rare – and disproportionately aimed at Black club owners

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Written by R. Dallon Adams

Published: 25 April 2019

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PSU researchers investigate the impacts of climate change on poorer zip codes

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Written by Saundra Sorensen

Published: 25 April 2019

Nichole Watson speaks at an April 13 forum on upcoming school board races. 

Forum focuses on equity, disproportionate discipline

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Written by Associated Press

Published: 24 April 2019

U.S. District Court Judge Michael McShane 

U.S. District Judge Michael McShane made the comments after more than three hours of arguments in a lawsuit brought by 20 states and the District of Columbia