States seek greater control over what universities can teach
State lawmakers seek greater control over what universities can teach
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News Wrap: Head of DOJ’s civil rights division resigns
News Wrap: Head of Justice Department's civil rights division resigns
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D.L. Hughley joins Geoff Bennett on ‘Settle In’
On 'Settle In,' D.L. Hughley recounts his confrontation with Bill Cosby
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After election, leaders await Trump’s next move in Iran
After midterms, world leaders await Trump's next move in Iran
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A look at the midterm races that remain undecided
A look at the midterm races that remain undecided
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Dazzling Nudibranchs, Combine Demolition Derby, Saving Crater Lakeβs Whitebark Pine Trees
Sea slugs that sparkle. Farmers face off at the fair. Can science save Crater Lakeβs pines?
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Meadowlarkβs Footprints
A distinctive rock tied to an Indigenous creation story for Willamette Falls is missing.
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November 5, 2026 – PBS News Hour full episode
November 5, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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Wood, rain and cityscapes at Pioneer Square Art Walk
Plus, fall festivals featuring cute cats, alternative comics and sweaty saunas.
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Oregon voters on Tuesday passed most local fire, school funding proposals
Just one school bond measure of nine failed and three of 16 fire funding proposals failed to pass on Nov. 3, among more than 80…
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Oregonians can comment Nov. 10 on PGEβs proposed rate increase
Oregonians can tell state regulators Nov. 10 their thoughts on the stateβs largest utilityβs latest efforts to raise their electricity bills for an eighth year…
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Bookstore owned Oregon Sen. Wydenβs wife to pay nearly $1.5M after wrongly receiving pandemic loan
The New York City-based Strand Book Store, owned by the wife of U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, has agreed to pay the federal government nearly…
Read full article βSay Cheese!
There is something about this piece of cheeseβwaterslide transfer print on processed prepared cheese product, to be exactβthatβs really doing it for me. Made by…
Read full article βCouncilmember Rob Saka Backs Katie Wilsonβs RV Ban Veto
At a press conference on Tuesday, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson explained why she issued her first veto against the councilβs recently passed RV ban and…
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Sanditon Season 3 Preview
Choose your own destiny. The final season premieres Sunday, March 19 at 9/8c.
Read full article βUnion Calls for Outside Investigation Into Prosper Portland Executive Directorβs Contracts With Friends
The union that represents employees at Prosper Portland are requesting that Mayor Keith Wilson and the Prosper Board hire an independent investigator to look into…
Read full article βDocumentary Spotlights Richard Neuberger, Oregonβs βFirst Celebrity Candidateβ
The late U.S. Senator served from 1954 until his untimely death in 1960.
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How do you prepare for a Shakespearean role?
The cast of Romeo & Juliet reflects on how they prepare for a Shakespearean role.
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Democrats won Congress. Now they have to figure out how to deal with Trump.
WASHINGTON β Democratic leaders in Congress have just a couple months to decide how they want to balance investigations into President Donald Trump and his…
Read full article βTicket Alert: Liquid Stranger, The Chats, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week
Celebrate the (mostly) good election news with tickets to an upcoming show! Swedish DJ Liquid Stranger invites the EDM community to come together on βone…
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