The fourth annual Medford Pride will take place this Saturday. Jefferson Public Radio's Roman Battaglia (buh-TALLY-uh) reports the event is moving to a different location this year.

The state of Washington's first LGBTQ member of congress will be the grand marshal of this weekend's [Sunday, June 29] Seattle Pride Parade.

The Eugene police auditor’s office has released its annual report for 2024.

Washington 6th District Congresswoman Emily Randall will be the grand marshal of the Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday [June 29th].

The number of police chases in Eugene fell sharply last year, according to new city data.

A Pride celebration in Pullman drew over 100 people on Saturday (June 21).

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It’s Pride Month. In Pullman, people celebrated with a weekend event that specifically welcoming families and youth. N-W-P-B’s Rachel Sun was there. :10

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Another group will hold a second Pride celebration in Pullman this Sunday (June 29).

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is urging Congress to protect safety net programs like Medicaid. [KUOW C&C]

Gov. Tina Kotek’s priority bill dealing with child welfare this legislative session appears dead.

Lauren Dake reports.

In a rare legislative move, the Oregon state Senate voted to override one of Gov. Tina Kotek’s vetoes. Lauren Dake reports.