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Portland’s famous elk statue, dinged by truck, to get repairs
The local landmark was reinstalled in April after a six-year absence.
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6mThis stunning cost crisis is driving N.J. public workers to the breaking point. What lawmakers are promising.
Thousands of public workers whose health care premiums are skyrocketing pleaded for relief in a big Statehouse rally.
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4mAnother Oregon city adopts tax on natural gas appliances to reduce emissions
The fee will apply to new single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes and accessory dwelling units starting next April.
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3mVietnam police rescue over 400 cats in shocking trafficking bust
Vietnam police have rescued more than 400 cats from a suspected trafficking ring supplying the country’s cat meat trade.
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5mState Education Board’s vice-chair says Gov. Kotek removed her after she questioned school time order
Shimiko Montgomery, a former member of the Bend-LaPine school board, was in line to serve as the next chair of the state Board of Education.
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5mPa. man fatally shot hostage as police were ending standoff: hearing testimony
Police broke into the Montoursville apartment house after told negotiations to free the woman had failed.