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PCC Cascade Expands its Food Pantry for Students
The majority of PCC students are food insecure, with up to 15% homeless
Controversial Washington Lawmaker Spreads Views Across West
Republican Rep. Matt Shea was suspended from the Republican caucus in the wake of a December report that found he was involved in anti-government activities and several lawmakers have called on him to resign, something he says he will not do
2020 Census Begins in Remote Toksook Bay, Alaska
Census takers begin counting remainder of 220 remote Alaska villages as part of national headcount
St. Andrew Parish Presents 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards
The awards are given to people whose service embodies the values of Dr. King, who used nonviolence, civil disobedience, and Christian teaching to advance the cause of civil rights in America
Labor Commissioner, Senator Announce Bill to Fully Enforce Housing Discrimination
A survey found that more than one in four prospective Portland renters were discriminated against because of race, national origin or...
Washington State Bill to Increase School Staff is Introduced in the Legislature
The bill includes recommendations from a workgroup of K–12 education stakeholders ...
Giant Sea-life Sculptures Wash Ashore at Oregon Zoo
Traveling art exhibit aims to raise plastics awareness for healthy oceans ...
States Sue Trump Administration Over New 3D-Printed Gun Rule
The administration’s latest rule allows 3D-printed gun files to be released on the internet ...
Shari's Restaurants Celebrate National Pie Day
Receive a free slice of pie with any entrée purchase at participating Shari's locations from 4 p.m. till 10 p.m. on Thursday, Jan....
Grand jury: Officer acted in self-defense in fatal shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Multnomah County grand jury has found no criminal wrongdoing in the Portland police fatal police shooting of 51-year-old Koben Henriksen who was seen waving knives at passing cars in early December.The grand jury determined that Officer Justin Raphael lawfully acted...
Man who stabbed ex-girlfriend sentenced to 15 years
WALTON, Ore. (AP) — A man who stabbed an ex-girlfriend west of Eugene was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison.David Lucius pleaded guilty in court last week to first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and stalking, KEZI-TV reported.He will also complete three years of post-prison...
New Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz predicts success
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Eli Drinkwitz was saying all the right things after being introduced as the new football coach at Missouri, laying out his vision for the once-proud program with unwavering confidence and bold proclamations.Then the former Appalachian State coach made a minor...
LSU's Burrow, Auburn's Brown named AP SEC players of year
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is a unanimous selection as the offensive player of the year on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team.The top-ranked Tigers also have the SEC’s coach of the year in Ed Orgeron and the newcomer of the year in freshman cornerback Derek...
Martin Luther King Day is an Opportunity for Service
Find out where you can volunteer and make a difference to the community ...
Looking to 2020 — Put Your Vote to WORK!
Ronald Reagan, who turned his back on organized labor and started America’s middle-class into a tailspin, has recently been voted by this administration’s NLRB into the Labor Hall of Fame ...
How Putting Purpose Into Your New Year’s Resolutions Can Bring Meaning and Results
Only 4% of people report following through on all of the resolutions they personally set ...
I Was Just Thinking… Mama in the Classroom
I wrote my first column in 1988 for a local newspaper about a beloved Dallas guidance counselor and teacher that most students called “Mama” ...
New Zealand's Ardern seeking reelection in Sept. 19 vote
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern may be lauded around the world as a liberal icon but whether she can translate that into a reelection victory in September remains uncertain.Ardern on Tuesday announced the general elections would be held on Sept. 19. She is...
Photo cropping mistake leads to AP soul-searching on race
NEW YORK (AP) — A “terrible mistake” in cropping an African climate activist out of a photo sent to customers of The Associated Press prompted soul-searching and some tense staff conversations over issues of racism and inclusion Monday at the news organization.The AP...
Racist graffiti on college campus; group wants investigation
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Name tags for three students at the University of Richmond students were defaced, and a Muslim advocacy group on Monday called for a hate crime investigation into one of the instances.The Council on American Islamic Relations said in an email that it asked the school to...
At Sundance, Clinton warns of voter suppression in election
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Since losing the 2016 election to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton has released a memoir about that defeat, launched a political action committee and penned another book about “gutsy women” with her daughter, Chelsea. But Clinton’s most prominent...
Billie Eilish, a voice of the youth, tops the Grammy Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Billie Eilish, who gave voice to young people struggling with depression on a do-it-yourself album she made at home with her older brother, is atop the music world.The 18-year-old made history at the Grammy Awards Sunday. Not only did she become the youngest person to...
DiCaprio, Zellweger and more Oscar hopefuls attend luncheon
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Renée Zellweger, Al Pacino and dozens of other Academy Award nominees bowed their heads in a moment of silence Monday for Kobe Bryant to open the annual Oscars luncheon, a somber moment in an otherwise sunny annual affair that serves as a meet-and-greet, celebration...
'I'm being raped': Weinstein accuser details alleged assault
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein accuser Mimi Haleyi testified Monday that weeks after arriving in New York...
What to know for year two of the Trump tax plan
It’s that time again. The IRS began accepting and processing tax returns for individuals on Monday. Last...
Bloomberg creates a parallel presidential race. Can he win?
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — When the leading Democratic presidential candidates marked Martin Luther King Jr....
Turkish rescuers find last quake victims; death toll hits 41
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish emergency teams on Monday recovered the bodies of the last two missing quake...
Britain's EU Journey: When Brexit won the battle of Europe
LONDON (AP) — Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday after a debilitating political period...
Irish leader says EU to have stronger hand in UK trade talks
LONDON (AP) — Ireland’s prime minister warned Britain on Monday that Brexit is far from finished --...
