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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced a $10 million AI workforce development initiative, partnering with NVIDIA, to train workers and drive economic growth.
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Zenn Matthew Vicknair received a 35-year sentence for sexually abusing his stepdaughter from age 9. The Multnomah County judge's decision reflects the severity of the crime and the betrayal of trust involved.
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is launching a webinar series focused on improving disaster readiness for older adults, addressing their unique needs and challenges.
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Portland's arts scene receives high praise in a survey, with 66% of citizens satisfied with cultural offerings. The Insights Survey results will guide future city policy and budget decisions.
The Oregon House passed HB 3766 to address cyberflashing by allowing victims to seek civil penalties against senders of unsolicited lewd images, with potential fines up to $10,000.
The Oregon House passed a bill to enforce separate sentencing for acts like strangulation in domestic violence cases, aiming to close a legal loophole.
Law enforcement in Portland conducted a crackdown on fentanyl trafficking in February, resulting in 46 arrests, drug and weapon seizures, and highlighting the Sinaloa Cartel's involvement.
Sheriff's deputies are searching for two suspects after a robbery at the Beavercreek Store in Clackamas County; the suspects injured store owners and remain at large.
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Portland Police proactively targeted illegal street takeovers, conducting 37 stops, arresting seven individuals, towing nine vehicles, and seizing four firearms over the weekend.
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WCPH celebrated National Public Health Week with their 22nd annual Public Health Awards, honoring community health contributors and sharing public health stories.
The Oregon DFR issued a cease-and-desist to La Popular and its owner, Brenda Barrera Orantes, for unlicensed money transmission and linked criminal activities.
Hillsboro Police turned a traffic stop into a teachable moment by educating a family on the correct installation of a child safety seat, even providing a necessary booster seat for another child.
Hillsboro Police seek a witness related to a 24-year-old's roadside death, focusing on a dark Dodge Challenger seen on October 20th near NE Walker Road.
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