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White Woman Calls Police on Black Man Standing at His Home
“If you guys have a lease, I’d just like to see the lease,”
Oregon's Wildfire Risk Map Emerges as New Climate Flashpoint
A new map in Oregon that rated the wildfire risk of every tax lot in the state — labeling nearly 80,000 structures as high-risk — generated so much pushback from angry homeowners that officials abruptly retracted it
Seattle Ends COVID Hazard Pay for Grocery Store Workers
A policy passed in 2021 requiring grocery stores pay employees an additional per hour in hazard pay has just come to an end
Washington Voters Weigh in on Dozens of State Primary Races
Voters were deciding the top two candidates in races for the U.S. Senate, Congress and the secretary of state's office.
Washington Ferries to Get $38 Million to Improve Services
Out of the 35 states and three territories receiving federal money for ferries, Washington will get the biggest allocation ...
Personal Information of Some in Jails Possibly Compromised
A statement from the county said names, dates of birth and photos — as well as medical information like diagnoses and treatments —...
Bicycle and Pedestrian Lane Reduction on Morrison Bridge Starts Next Week
The bicycle and pedestrian lanes will be reduced to seven feet to allow for painting crew and equipment. ...
King County Elections to Open Six Vote Centers for the Primary Election
Voters who need to register to vote, get a replacement ballot, or use an assistive device are encouraged to visit Vote Centers on...
Eugene Restaurant Owner Keeps All Tips Workers Earn, Uses Them to Pay Wages
The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division found Ji Li, owner of Bao Bao House in Eugene, Oregon violated the Fair Labor...
Oregon ski area sued over Washington child's death
BEND, Ore. (AP) — The parents of a 9-year-old child who died skiing at Mt. Bachelor ski area in central Oregon last year have filed a million wrongful death lawsuit against the resort and its parent company, Powdr Corp. Angela and Brian Boice of Tacoma, Washington, filed the...
Man sentenced to 36 years in prison for child exploitation
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon man convicted of exploiting children online has been sentenced to nearly 36 years in prison. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, John DiMolfetto of Gates, Oregon, created dozens of profiles online and texting accounts to manipulate, deceive...
Betsy Johnson Fails to Condemn Confederate Flags at Her Rally
The majority of Oregonians, including our rural communities, value inclusion and unity, not racism and bigotry. ...
Monkeypox, Covid, and Your Vote
We must start a voter registration drive right here where we live. This effort must become as important to us as putting food on the table and a roof over our heads. ...
To many Americans, “reparations” is a dirty word when applied to Black folks. ...
Improving Healthcare for Low-Income Americans Through Better Managed Care
Many should recognize that health equity – or ensuring that disadvantaged populations get customized approaches to care and better medical outcomes – is a top priority. ...
Lutheran bishop issues public apology to Latino congregation
Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, issued a public apology Tuesday to members of a majority Latino immigrant congregation for the pain and trauma they endured after the predominantly white denomination’s first openly transgender bishop unexpectedly...
8 minority jail officers settle suit over guarding Chauvin
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Eight minority corrections officers who were working at the jail where a former Minneapolis police officer was awaiting trial in the death of George Floyd were awarded nearly jumi.5 million Tuesday to settle a lawsuit. The officers filed the racial...
Grand jury declines to indict woman in Emmett Till killing
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi grand jury has declined to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, most likely closing the case that shocked a nation and galvanized the modern civil rights movement. After...
New this week: 'Day Shift' and 'Five Days at Memorial'
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — One of the best movies of the year is finally streaming. “Belle,” Mamoru Hosoda's tour-de-force...
David McCullough, Pulitzer-winning historian, dies at 89
NEW YORK (AP) — David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose lovingly crafted narratives on subjects ranging from the Brooklyn Bridge to Presidents John Adams and Harry Truman made him among the most popular and influential historians of his time, has died. He was 89. ...
'P-Valley' explores Black strip club culture, gay acceptance
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Katori Hall first pitched the idea to convert her popular play about Black strip club culture into the television series “P-Valley,” the Pulitzer Prize winner was either quickly rejected after meeting with networks or denied before she could fully explain the concept. ...
Ilhan Omar faces centrist rival; open House seat in Vermont
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the biggest stars of the left, is facing a centrist challenger in her...
Most electric vehicles won't qualify for federal tax credit
DETROIT (AP) — A tax credit of up to ,500 could be used to defray the cost of an electric vehicle under the...
New York Film Festival sets lineup for 60th edition
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Film Festival will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a robust 32-film main slate...
Lawmakers in India pass energy conservation bill
BENGALURU, India (AP) — India took another step toward meeting its climate goals Tuesday when lawmakers in...
Hamas issues, then rescinds, sweeping rules on Gaza coverage
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers issued sweeping new restrictions on journalists after the...
In reversal, Brazil court reopens case of rainforest park
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — After declaring the decision final, a state court backpedaled Monday and reopened a...
Sweet Jam, a new Portland-area hip breakfast restaurant, had its grand opening to the public Thursday, May 19
Felicia Collier in front of the Wells Fargo Center
Felicia Collier is the first African American to manage the tallest building in the state of Oregon
