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Washington State to Vote on Affirmative Action Referendum
More than two decades after voters banned affirmative action, the question of whether one's minority status should be considered in state employment, contracting, colleges admissions is back on the ballot
Merkley Introduces Legislation that Protects Access to Health Care for Those Who Cannot Afford Bail
Under current law, individuals in custody who have not been convicted of a crime are denied Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans’ benefits
New County Hire Aims to Build Trust, Transparency Between Community and Public Safety Officials
Leneice Rice will serve as a liaison focused on documenting and reporting feedback from a community whose faith in law enforcement has been tested
Hank Willis Thomas Exhibit Opens at Portland Art Museum
One of the most important conceptual artists of our time, his works examine the representation of race and the politics of visual culture
GFO Offers African Americans Help in Solving Family Mysteries
The Genealogical Forum of Oregon is holding an African American Special Interest Group Saturday, Oct. 19 ...
Third Annual NAMC-WA Gala Features Leader on Minority Business Development
The topic of the Washington Chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors' event was 'Community and Collaboration' ...
Building Bridges Event Aims to Strengthen Trust Between Communities
The 4th Annual Building Bridges of Understanding in Our Communities: Confronting Hate will be held in Tigard on...
The Black Man Project Kicks Off National Tour in Seattle
The first in a series of interactive conversations focused on Black men and vulnerability takes place in Seattle on October 25 ...
Protesters Rally in Ashland to Demand 'Impeach Trump Now'
Activists are rallying in Ashland Sunday Oct, 13 to demand impeachment proceedings ...
Trial to begin in jumi.4B Oregon forestry management lawsuit
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) — A trial in a jumi.4 billion breach-of-contract lawsuit brought against the state of Oregon by 150 counties and other taxing districts over the issue of forest management is scheduled to begin Thursday.The lawsuit, filed nearly four years ago, claims the state has not...
Leaking pipe in Northeast Portland releases sewage
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A sewer pipe in Northeast Portland leaked an estimated 1,000 gallons (3785 liters) of untreated sewer water into an embankment.The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services plugged the leak Saturday near I-84 and Northeast 21st...
AP Top 25: Ohio State jumps Clemson to 3rd; Wisconsin falls
Ohio State edged past Clemson to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll and Wisconsin dropped to 13th after being upset ahead of its showdown with the Buckeyes.Alabama remained No. 1 on Sunday in the AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank, receiving 24 first-place votes. No. 2 LSU held...
Vaughn scores twice, Vandy upsets No. 22 Missouri 21-14
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason wants it known he's the best coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores.Riley Neal came off the bench and threw a 21-yard touchdown to Cam Johnson with 8:57 left, and Vanderbilt upset No. 22 Missouri 21-14 on Saturday with a stifling defensive...
Atatiana Jefferson, Killed by Police Officer in Her Own Home
Atatiana Jefferson, a biology graduate who worked in the pharmaceutical industry and was contemplating becoming a doctor, lived a life of purpose that mattered ...
“Hell No!” That Is My Message to Those Who Would Divide Us
Upon release from the South African jail, Nelson Mandela told UAW Local 600 members “It is you who have made the United States of America a superpower, a leader of the world" ...
Rep. Janelle Bynum Issues Response to the Latest Statement from Clackamas Town Center
State legislator questions official response after daughter questioned for ‘loitering’ in parking lot ...
Why Would HUD Gut Its Own Disparate Impact Rule?
"You can’t expand housing rights by limiting civil protections. The ’D’ in HUD doesn’t stand for ‘Discrimination’" ...
Addressing growing fan behavior problem top priority for NBA
About a dozen NBA players gathered for a teleconference with officials in the league office this summer, making their case about what they believe is one of the biggest problems in the game.Fan behavior, they said, is getting worse.The numbers show they're right, and if that isn't troubling enough...
Report: Synagogue massacre led to string of attack plots
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — At least 12 white supremacists have been arrested on allegations of plotting, threatening or carrying out anti-Semitic attacks in the U.S. since the massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue nearly one year ago, a Jewish civil rights group reported Sunday.The...
Hearts, Bristol City start racism investigations
LONDON (AP) — British soccer clubs Hearts and Bristol City have started investigations following allegations of racist abuse involving their fans during games over the weekend. In the Scottish capital Edinburgh, Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos was alleged to have been targeted after...
Jennifer Lawrence marries art dealer Cooke Maroney
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence got married over the weekend in Rhode Island during a ceremony and reception studded with Hollywood stars.The "Hunger Games" star tied the knot with New York art dealer Cooke Maroney on Saturday at a Newport, Rhode Island,...
New HBO series 'Watchmen' hopes to match original's ambition
NEW YORK (AP) — Damon Lindelof didn't take lightly the challenge of adapting the most acclaimed graphic novel of all time.The "Lost" and "The Leftovers" co-creator was a fan of the revered "Watchmen" book ever since his father handed him the first few issues when he was 13 in the mid-1980s....
'Maude' co-star, character actor Bill Macy dies at 97
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bill Macy, the character actor whose hangdog expression was a perfect match for his role as the long-suffering foil to Bea Arthur's unyielding feminist on the daring 1970s sitcom "Maude," has died. He was 97.Macy died Thursday night in Los Angeles, his friend Matt Beckoff...
Hong Kong leaders apologize for water cannon use at mosque
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong officials apologized to Muslim leaders Monday after riot police sprayed a mosque...
Report: Synagogue massacre led to string of attack plots
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — At least 12 white supremacists have been arrested on allegations of plotting,...
Cowboys run over Eagles, take 1st in NFC East with 37-10 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott powered into the Philadelphia secondary and simply ran over safety...
WikiLeaks founder Assange due in court to face extradition
LONDON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to appear in court as he fights extradition to...
Chile violence continues despite gov't retreat on fare hike
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Protests and violence in Chile spilled over into a new day and raged into Sunday...
South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of ex-minister's wife
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Prosecutors said Monday they are seeking to arrest the wife of South Korea's...
