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Lawsuit Describes Night of Fear for Wall of Moms Protester
In the lawsuit filed in federal court in Portland, Jennifer Kristiansen also accused a federal agent of groping her as he trapped her against a wall, leading her to fear she would be raped
Oregon Senate Votes to Extend Grace Period for Past-Due Rent
Currently, tenants have until July to pay back rent, but under the proposed bill, tenants would have until Feb. 28, 2022
Black Leaders Respond to City Council Compromise on Gun Violence Prevention
Nearly million will fund community-centered approaches to uptick in shootings.
Portland Police Declares Riot After Vigil for Daunte Wright
Police said they issued verbal warnings to the crowd but around 10:30 p.m. police declared the gathering as a riot and bull-rushed protestors, knocking them to the ground and macing them, news outlets reported.
Ageless Awards Honor Older Oregonians Who Redefine Age
Four Oregonians will be honored for their inspiring contributions later in life during a free, public, virtual celebration on April...
Legislators Introduce Bill to Create a Statue of Shirley Chisholm Inside the U.S Capitol
Rep. Yvette D. Clark introduced the bill as part of a larger effort to increase the representation of Black women within the Capitol. ...
Grants Available For Portland Area Black-Led and Serving Organizations
To become a more equitable and just organization, the Providence Portland Service Area Advisory Council seeks to fund community...
The Alliance urged quick reconciliation on the 9 bills passed this weekend and immediate signing by Gov. Jay Inslee. ...
FEMA Trailers Being Used for Oregon Wildfire Survivors
Rumors that the trailers housed unaccompanied immigrant children spurred people with guns to show up at the site ...
Riot declared after windows smashed in Portland protests
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland, Oregon, declared a riot on Friday night after authorities said protesters smashed windows and burglarized businesses during demonstrations that gathered in a park earlier in the day after police fatally shot a man while responding to reports of a person...
14-year-old boy hurt in shooting near soccer field
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police say a 14-year-old boy was shot Thursday night near a soccer field where he was standing with friends. The Portland Police Bureau said Friday afternoon that officers were sent to a shooting just after 11 p.m. in the Portsmouth...
Portland Commissioners Release Statement on Recent Protests
The murder of Daunte Wright is a reminder that the call for justice for Black lives, accountability, and systemic community safety reform never stops. ...
An Open Letter To the Community From Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese
Sheriff Reese outlines Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office's strategic plan and goals to reinforce equity now and in the future. ...
Candace Avalos On The Right Track With Public Housing
Our unhoused neighbors deserve a safe and clean place to sleep ...
Providence’s Equity Pledge Should Start With Paying Workers a Living Wage
Rep. Mark Meek says Providence’s public commitment to racial equity does not match up with what’s happening inside their hospitals ...
China says US-Japan actions are stoking division
BEIJING (AP) — China hit back at the U.S.-Japan show of alliance during talks between President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, calling it an "ironic attempt of stoking division.” China said Suga and Biden's news conference Friday, in which they issued a...
Chicago police critics call for charges in shooting of boy
CHICAGO (AP) — Newly released video that shows a Chicago police officer fatally shoot a 13-year-old will be key evidence when prosecutors consider a case against the officer and are confronted with both the emotions surrounding the chilling footage and legal precedent that makes it difficult to...
Colorado lawmaker: Slavery policy didn't impugn humanity
DENVER (AP) — Democrats in Colorado have condemned a Republican lawmaker for joking about lynching before saying an 18th century policy designating a slave as three-fifths of a person “was not impugning anybody’s humanity." State Rep. Ron Hanks was speaking on the House...
12-time Oscar nominee Diane Warren hopes for 'awesome' win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a dozen and more reasons, Diane Warren would be overjoyed to win a best original song Oscar for her work in “The Life Ahead” starring Sophia Loren. A trophy for the Italian-language film's song, “Io Si (Seen),” would be Warren’s first after 11...
LA Phil's Dudamel to become music director of Paris Opera
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gustavo Dudamel will become music director of the Paris Opera while continuing his commitment to the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Paris Opera and the Venezuelan director announced the appointment Friday. “Opera has long played a...
Singer with disability shines in Ali Stroker's new kids book
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway star Ali Stroker says she always felt like her “most powerful self” when onstage, and now as the co-author of a new book for kids, she’s trying to empower others. Stroker teamed up with her friend and middle grade author Stacy Davidowitz and set...
'Hillbilly' to Capitol Hill? Author eyes Senate bid in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Rodney Muterspaw figures J.D. Vance has already shown he's got what it takes to be a...
Oath Keeper is 1st suspect to plead guilty in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group and heavy metal guitarist on Friday...
Russia to expel 10 US diplomats in response to Biden actions
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Friday responded to a barrage of new U.S. sanctions by saying it would expel 10 U.S....
Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran began enriching uranium Friday to its highest-ever purity, edging close...
Raul Castro, long a sidekick, finally the face of his nation
HAVANA (AP) — For most of his life, Raul Castro played second-string to his brother Fidel — first as a...
Hong Kong democracy leaders given jail terms amid crackdown
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Friday sentenced five leading pro-democracy advocates, including media...
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