Judge advances fight for right to Willamette River recreation
A civil rights lawsuit challenging Oregon’s rules for boating on the Willamette River inched forward Friday after a federal judge denied the state’s motion to dismiss the case.
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A civil rights lawsuit challenging Oregon’s rules for boating on the Willamette River inched forward Friday after a federal judge denied the state’s motion to dismiss the case.
A new era began Tuesday in the city of Washington. JoJo Burgess was sworn in as the new mayor, the first Black man to hold the position in the city. Burgess was sworn in by District Judge Kevin Cooper Jr., a magistrate from Allegheny County. Holding the Bible was Burgess’ son, A’Shon. “Years ago you […]
1. WHS, UPMC merge Washington Health System and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center announced a merger in June. The systems signed a non-binding letter of intent, subject to regulatory approval, to integrate WHS into UPMC. The merger, if approved, will combine Washington Health System’s more than 2,000 employees, its two hospitals – the 278-bed Washington […]
Dozens of upcoming Christmas and holiday concerts from jazz to roots music, indie rock, choral, classical, opera, musicals and more
The final touches have been put on a 2024 budget for the city of Washington and it does not include a tax increase. A vote to affirm the $15,093,936 spending plan is expected when council meets Thursday. The budget is about $100,000 more than the 2023 spending plan due to contractual obligations, salaries and benefits. […]