Some of Oregon’s most powerful politicians say the state must pony up to renovate Portland’s Moda Center. As Dirk VanderHart reports, it’s part of a push to ensure the Trail Blazers remain in the city.

The Lavender Network has officially opened its doors as the first permanent LGBTQ community center in Lane County. KLCC’s Macy Moore reports: [SOQ 0:49]

Oregon lawmakers are advancing a bill that would enable the Oregon Ocean Science Trust to expand fundraising in support of ocean research. KLCC’s Brian Bahouth [BAY-hooth] has details [SOQ 0:55]

The Washington Senate has approved a bill that expands the state’s authority to distribute medications used for abortion and miscarriage care.

The Washington Senate has approved a bill expanding the Department of Corrections’ ability to distribute medications used to induce abortion.

A report commissioned by Lane County finds that County Commissioner David Loveall retaliated against county employees multiple times after complaints involving inappropriate language. KLCC’s Zac Ziegler reports:

Bellevue, Washington is becoming an artificial intelligence hub.

OpenAI and xAI just inked new leases for offices on the east side.

KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg has more.

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The Springfield School Board is negotiating the departure of the district's top administrator after months of turmoil with board members, and criticism from the community.

KLCC’s Rebecca Hansen-White reports.

The King County Auditor’s Office has found that county 9-1-1 operators need more guidance on how to handle behavioral health calls.

Despite there being resources such as the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline, emergency operators often rely on law enforcement to respond to behavioral health calls.

King County 911 operators need more training to help callers dealing with behavioral health situations. That’s according to a new report released by the county’s auditor office.

KNKX reporter Mitch Borden has more.