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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $31.7 million in grants to 75 fair housing organizations across the country as part of its FY 2024 budget, providing crucial support to initiatives aimed at eliminating housing discrimination. Among the recipients are two Washington, D.C.-based organizations, the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and the Equal Rights Center, each receiving over $400,000.
READ MOREThousands of families may be unaware that they qualify for this essential benefit. Families are urged to check their eligibility and apply before the extended deadline.
READ MOREAttorneys representing nine living patients and the estates of nine patients who died filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice complaint on Tuesday. They accused Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford of negligence and are seeking over $300 million in damages. The former nurse was arrested in June and charged with 44 counts of second-degree assault. She has pleaded not guilty.
READ MOREGrants between $1,000 and $5,000 will be awarded to support arts programs and activities that show community impact.
READ MOREPictured: Gov.Tina Kotek, Undersecretary Laurie Locascio, HP Executives, Sen. Ron Wyden, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. (Photo Governor Tina Kotek Press Office)
Gov. Kotek Joined National Institute of Standards and Technology Director Laurie E. Locascio in Corvallis for the Announcement
READ MORETwo Ways to Celebrate: Live-Streamed Ceremony and In-Person VIP Social, Set for October 10
READ MOREThe National Park Foundation was created by Congress in the 1960s to support national parks. It will receive the donation from Indianapolis-based foundation Lilly Endowment Inc. The park foundation described the gift on Monday as the largest grant in history benefiting the U.S.'s national parks.
READ MOREAs part of the Expo Future project, Metro is now collecting online input from the Vanport community about how to honor or memorialize the Vanport history and community at the Expo Center site.
READ MOREThe Tree Giveaway Program’s goal is to increase shade, especially in North and East Portland.
READ MOREThe Convening Seattle Community Luncheon will gather public education supporters across Seattle to raise funds and increase awareness of critical educational issues facing Seattle students, families and educators.
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