An expected 1.5 percent reduction in state funding for Washington community and technical colleges could lead to reduced operations, or the closure of a community college campus in Clarkston, Washington. N-W-P-B’s Rachel Sun reports.

Portland Community College students and local elected officials are urging college leaders to come to an agreement with its unions … and help end the faculty and staff strike.

OPB's Tiffany Camhi has more…

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Immigrant advocates are praising [Washington] Governor Bob Ferguson for signing a pair of laws meant to improve public safety during immigration enforcement crackdowns.

Local lawmakers are responding to fears that ICE and federal governments could peer through police surveillance cameras.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced Thursday she is partly pausing the expansion of government surveillance cameras in Seattle.

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Lane Community College leaders estimate they’ll need to cut nearly 21 jobs to balance next year's budget.

KLCC’s Rebecca Hansen-White reports.

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Lane Community College has announced plans to eliminate 20-and-a half positions and cut two academic programs in hopes of closing a shortfall.

Oregon's U-S Senator Jeff Merkley is pushing for renewing funding for roads and bridges leading into federal lands. OPB's April Ehrlich has more.