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BREAKING: Loretta Smith Announces Run for Oregon’s New Congressional Seat
Former county commissioner and two-time Portland City Council candidate wants to keep focus on education, police reform.
At 35, Felix Makes a Comeback and Lands Her 5th Olympics
The 35-year-old mom rallied from fifth at the start of the homestretch to the second-place finish at U.S. track trials.
11 U.S. Mayors Commit to Develop Reparations Pilot Projects
Eleven U.S. mayors — from Los Angeles to tiny Tullahassee, Oklahoma — have pledged to pay reparations for slavery to a small group of Black residents in their cities, saying their aim is to set an example for the federal government on how a nationwide program could work
Judge Dismisses Governor Inslee Recall Petition
The governor's office said Wednesday that a judge ruled to dismiss the petition filed in May by five residents in a citizen group known as Washingtonians to Recall Inslee
Oregon Lawmakers Pass Amendment to 'Pause' Evictions
With the state and federal eviction moratorium set to expire at the end of June, Oregon lawmakers passed an added safety net for...
Burn Ban in Effect in Multnomah County
Due to forecasted high temperatures, limited rainfall, and ongoing dry conditions, the outdoor burn ban is for all areas of Multnomah...
PCC Won't Require Students, Staff to Be Vaccinated This Fall
Behind this decision are several factors: ...
Vancouver Housing Authority Seeks Hotels and Motels to Turn Into Affordable Housing
Vancouver Housing Authority is on the hunt for hotels and motels to purchase for conversion to affordable housing. ...
Seniors Need Fans to Keep Cool in Hot Weather
Meals on Wheels People is again asking for donations of new or gently-used fans to help keep homebound seniors cool and healthy ...
Biden anti-crime effort takes on law-breaking gun dealers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is announcing new efforts Wednesday to stem a rising national tide of violent crime as administration officials brace for what could be a turbulent summer. His plan focuses on addressing gun violence, providing money to cities that need more police and...
Owner, manager of bar arrested over liquor license
DRAIN, Ore. (AP) — The manager and owner of a bar with topless dancing north of Roseburg are facing misdemeanor charges after deputies say they violated liquor regulations. Top of the Bowl in Drain had been serving alcohol without a liquor license from the Oregon Liquor...
Rx Upper Payment Limit Bill Will Worsen Chronic Disease for Oregonians Most at Risk
A measure being considered by Oregon state legislature will perpetuate a harmful trend for Oregon’s communities of color. ...
COMMENTARY: 100 Days of Biden-Harris
I see the trillion price tag on the Biden legislation as more of an investment than simple spending. ...
Power and Pride to the People!
Happy Pride month to Black LGBTQ readers and to all of us who love LGBTQ people! ...
felt I didn’t belong and secretly, I was waiting for the program to tell me that they made a mistake in my admission. ...
Theodore Roosevelt statue at New York museum to be relocated
NEW YORK (AP) — A prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt at the entrance of The American Museum of Natural History will be removed after years of criticism that it symbolizes colonial subjugation and racial discrimination. The New York City Public Design Commission voted...
Europe seeks disabled astronauts, more women in space
PARIS (AP) — The European Space Agency says it was “blown away” by the record number of applicants — more than 22,000 — hoping to become the continent’s next generation of space travelers, including more women than ever and some 200 people with disabilities. In...
EU says UEFA has no 'excuse' for blocking rainbow protest
BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official said he can’t find “any reasonable excuse” for UEFA to reject host city Munich’s plans to display rainbow colors during a match between Germany and Hungary at the European Championship. UEFA said it understood the city’s...
Review: Modest Mouse return full of wisdom and silliness
Modest Mouse, “The Golden Casket" (Epic) Uh-oh. It's not a good sign when any band starts referencing death right from jump. Modest Mouse have placed an open coffin on the cover of its latest album and have called it “The Golden Casket.” Relax, fans....
Should reporters challenge or ignore election disbelievers?
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Negrin's campaign to ban “election deniers” from television news failed to achieve his original goal, which was to prevent a significant number of Americans from believing the lie that Donald Trump didn't lose the presidential election to Joe Biden. ...
In 'Good on Paper,' Iliza Shlesinger becomes a leading lady
Even when she’s technically off, comedian Iliza Shlesinger is always working. During quarantine she did a full tour of drive-in stand-up shows, refined a new hour of material, launched an online cooking show with her husband and secured a book deal. And on a recent “down...
From Biden to Congress, Big Tech is under mounting pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Without speaking a word or scratching a pen across paper, President Joe Biden drove up the...
Can pandemic recovery plan end Italy's years of stagnation?
MILAN (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic hit Italy especially hard, killing more than 127,000 people and sending the...
Asian Americans lobby to name Navy ship for Filipino sailor
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Asian Americans, veterans and civilians in the U.S. and the Philippines are campaigning to...
EU says UEFA has no 'excuse' for blocking rainbow protest
BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official said he can’t find “any reasonable excuse” for UEFA to...
Poll: Many Democrats want more US support for Palestinians
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll on American attitudes toward a core conflict in the Middle East finds about half of...
UK won't extend deadline for EU citizens to apply to stay
LONDON (AP) — The British government won’t extend the June 30 deadline for European Union citizens in the U.K....
