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Governor Kotek Celebrates Juneteenth Holiday in Wilsonville

Governor joins local leaders and community members at the Wilsonville Juneteenth Celebration Read More
Trump Now Says he is Open to Regime Change in Iran

President Donald Trump is calling into question the future of Iran’s ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites. The move seemingly contradicts his administration’s earlier calls to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting. Trump says on social media, “It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why… Read More
A Guide to What the Juneteenth Holiday is and How to Celebrate It

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Read More
During Record Eviction Rates, Advocates Decry Possible Slashes to Eviction Prevention

Pulling support will fuel homelessness crisis, advocates warn state leaders. Read More

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During Record Eviction Rates, Advocates Decry Possible Slashes to Eviction Prevention

Pulling support will fuel homelessness crisis, advocates warn state leaders.

Juneteenth 2025 Celebrations in Portland and Seattle

Juneteenth is a young federal holiday, but the Black day of independence has been observed since June 19, 1865.

City Council Approves and Increases Central Albina Settlement

Black residents who were forcibly relocated for Emanuel Hospital expansion that never happened, and their descendants, sued over loss of property, wealth and community.

VanPort Mosaic Festival Fights Cultural Amnesia

Two-week event honors survivors of VanPort flood, their descendants and survivors of Japanese Internment in annual festival.

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Governor Kotek Celebrates Juneteenth Holiday in Wilsonville

Governor joins local leaders and community members at the Wilsonville Juneteenth Celebration ...

Emmy-winning Journalist Launches Juneteenth Series

L.A. Times Columnist/ABC News Contributor speaks w/ Big Sean, Ledisi, more. ...

Former Motel 6 to Open as Delta Park Motel Shelter in North Portland

New shelter will provide 24/7 wrap-around services for unhoused neighbors ...

Oregon Housing and Community Services Awards $8.7 Million in Down Payment and Home Repair for Veterans

Eligible veterans and their families at or below 100% of area median income can qualify ...

Upcoming Virtual Meeting to Shape Oregon Civil Rights Agenda

Members of the public can participate in the open comment period at the end of the meeting, providing an opportunity for local voices...

Oregon State Senator Lew Frederick brings attention to the fact that Big Tech corporations like Google and Facebook are using AI to scrape local news content and sell advertising on their platforms, completely bypassing local news sites like The...

Policymakers Should Support Patients With Chronic Conditions

As it exists today, 340B too often serves institutional financial gain rather than directly benefiting patients, leaving patients to ask “What about me?” ...