Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard praises his Mom.
Oh, and his Coach too.
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Washington State Ecology Director Objects to EPA’s Proposed Clean Water Act Rule
Ecology Director Maia Bellon submitted formal objections in which she calls the proposal ill-advised and illegal
Washington State to Vote on Affirmative Action Referendum
More than two decades after voters banned affirmative action, the question of whether one's minority status should be considered in state employment, contracting, colleges admissions is back on the ballot
Merkley Introduces Legislation that Protects Access to Health Care for Those Who Cannot Afford Bail
Under current law, individuals in custody who have not been convicted of a crime are denied Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans’ benefits
New County Hire Aims to Build Trust, Transparency Between Community and Public Safety Officials
Leneice Rice will serve as a liaison focused on documenting and reporting feedback from a community whose faith in law enforcement has been tested
U.S. Census Bureau Hosts Job Recruitment Events in Portland
There are several opportunities to ‘Meet the Employer’ today through Saturday for more information or to apply for 2020 census...
GFO Offers African Americans Help in Solving Family Mysteries
The Genealogical Forum of Oregon is holding an African American Special Interest Group Saturday, Oct. 19 ...
Third Annual NAMC-WA Gala Features Leader on Minority Business Development
The topic of the Washington Chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors' event was 'Community and Collaboration' ...
Building Bridges Event Aims to Strengthen Trust Between Communities
The 4th Annual Building Bridges of Understanding in Our Communities: Confronting Hate will be held in Tigard on...
The Black Man Project Kicks Off National Tour in Seattle
The first in a series of interactive conversations focused on Black men and vulnerability takes place in Seattle on October 25 ...
Woman sues Oregon clinic over claims of past abuse by doctor
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman who says she was repeatedly sexually abused by her pediatrician has filed a jumi million lawsuit against the doctor's former medical clinic in Oregon.The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Tuesday that the woman says the abuse occurred in the 1980s and early 1990s at...
Police: Body found is missing university student
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police say a body found near the St. Johns Bridge in Northwest Portland is a missing University of Portland freshman.Police on Tuesday evening said that the medical examiner's office had conducted an autopsy and positively identified the body as Owen...
AP Top 25: Ohio State jumps Clemson to 3rd; Wisconsin falls
Ohio State edged past Clemson to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll and Wisconsin dropped to 13th after being upset ahead of its showdown with the Buckeyes.Alabama remained No. 1 on Sunday in the AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank, receiving 24 first-place votes. No. 2 LSU held...
Vaughn scores twice, Vandy upsets No. 22 Missouri 21-14
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason wants it known he's the best coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores.Riley Neal came off the bench and threw a 21-yard touchdown to Cam Johnson with 8:57 left, and Vanderbilt upset No. 22 Missouri 21-14 on Saturday with a stifling defensive...
Atatiana Jefferson, Killed by Police Officer in Her Own Home
Atatiana Jefferson, a biology graduate who worked in the pharmaceutical industry and was contemplating becoming a doctor, lived a life of purpose that mattered ...
“Hell No!” That Is My Message to Those Who Would Divide Us
Upon release from the South African jail, Nelson Mandela told UAW Local 600 members “It is you who have made the United States of America a superpower, a leader of the world" ...
Rep. Janelle Bynum Issues Response to the Latest Statement from Clackamas Town Center
State legislator questions official response after daughter questioned for ‘loitering’ in parking lot ...
Why Would HUD Gut Its Own Disparate Impact Rule?
"You can’t expand housing rights by limiting civil protections. The ’D’ in HUD doesn’t stand for ‘Discrimination’" ...
Farewells to US Rep. Elijah Cummings to begin in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Constituents, friends and other mourners are set to gather at a historically black college in Baltimore to honor the life of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings in the first of a series of planned services.The Maryland congressman and civil rights champion died Thursday of...
Trump claim brings new pain to relatives of lynching victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Willie Edwards Jr., a black truck driver, was killed by Ku Klux Klansmen who forced him to jump off a bridge in Alabama in 1957. Two years earlier, white men had bludgeoned black teenager Emmett Till to death in Mississippi. No one went to prison for either...
Trump 2020 targeting Hispanic vote in nontraditional places
YORK, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is making contrarian appeals in the most unusual places, trying to win over Hispanic voters in states not known for them, like Pennsylvania.His second campaign, far better financed and organized than his first, is pressing every...
Liam Gallagher talks solo rise, family feud and rock music
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spend a few minutes with Liam Gallagher and it's clear the rocker hasn't lost any of his bravado, right down to counting himself among the greats in rock history.But Gallagher does acknowledge that one band breakup — not, Oasis, but rather the demise of Beady Eye in...
Lori Loughlin, other parents charged again in college scheme
BOSTON (AP) — "Full House" actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband and nine other parents faced new federal charges Tuesday in a scandal involving dozens of wealthy parents accused of bribing their children's way into elite universities or cheating on college entrance exams.A...
Celebrities to get drag makeovers in RuPaul's new VH1 series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — RuPaul is giving a dozen celebrities the chance to get drag makeovers for charity and bragging rights.VH1 said Tuesday that "RuPaul's Celebrity Drag Race" will air as a limited series next year.Each of the four episodes will feature a trio of stars competing for best drag...
Zuckerberg appears in Congress as Facebook faces scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is again appearing before Congress to face questions about...
Russia, Turkey seal power in northeast Syria with new accord
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Russia and Turkey reached an agreement Tuesday that would cement their power in...
Pennsylvania's gas politics churn as Trump embraces industry
EXTON, Pa. (AP) — For a second time in three months, President Donald Trump is headed to Pennsylvania to...
Boris Johnson inches toward securing Brexit but delay likely
LONDON (AP) — For a brief moment Tuesday, Brexit was within a British prime minister's grasp.Boris Johnson...
Canada's Trudeau wins reelection but faces a divided nation
TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau begins his second term facing an increasingly divided...
Trump finds no simple fix in Syria, other world hotspots
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's plan to reverse America's involvement in "endless wars" has run...
Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard praises his Mom.
Oh, and his Coach too.
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