[WRAP] After fires forced this engineer to evacuate, he’s building sensors to protect homes

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It’s been more than three years since the Eugene-based company Arcimoto shut down manufacturing its limited supply of electric vehicles. But owners and enthusiasts in Oregon are still coming together to show off their quirky rides.

This weekend, thousands of people wandered forest paths filled with music, costumes, and whimsical performances at the Oregon Country Fair in Veneta. KLCC's Kendra Schertell [sher-TELL] brought back this audio postcard from the fair: [2:30]

The former president of the Eugene-Springfield N-double-A-C-P, Ibrahim Coulibaly [ee-BRA-heem cool-ah-BAL-ee] died last week. As KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, his memory is being celebrated by many colleagues across the region.

At least a hundred people gathered Friday night outside Eugene’s federal building. As KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, the recent death in Texas of a man detained by ICE agents spurred the vigil.

The Seattle Indian Health Board is reopening its Thunderbird Treatment Center at a new facility on Vashon Island to help people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.

The Seattle Indian Health Board is reopening its Thunderbird Treatment Center at a new 92 bed facility on Vashon Island to help more people access addiction treatment.

[Clark County tax amendment advances to November ballot

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Clark County voters will weigh changes to how local government operates on their November ballots. One proposed change could mean the county would have the highest bar to clear of any county in Washington when it comes to raising taxes. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Elena Neale-Sacks reports.

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A federal appeals court <> once again heard arguments about the Department of Homeland Security’s use of crowd control weapons during protests outside the Portland ICE building.

LEDE: Democrats in Washington state are working to flip a few Republican seats in the Legislature this year. One of those seats is in farm country in central Washington. State Government reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan [MYE-zehz tan] files this report.