Theater and Movies

Details: Written by Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Published: 16 February 2018

Rauch's tenure as artistic director will conclude August 2019

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 16 February 2018

Cross-cultural love triangle is at heart of Bollywood-style ‘Basmati Blues’

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 15 February 2018

Documentary chronicles the last days inside the Obama White House

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 15 February 2018

'Aiyaary'

Kam previews Black Panther, Samson, Double Lover, plus trailers and more

Details: Written by LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer; Published: 10 February 2018

Excitement over African superhero movie driving unprecedented early ticket sales

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 09 February 2018

Documentary indicts child support system as racist and rigged against Black men

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 08 February 2018

Gay teen seduces dad's doctoral student in "Call Me by Your Name"

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 07 February 2018

'La Boda de Valentina'

Kam previews Fifty Shades of Freed, La Boda de Valentina, Peter Rabbit, plus trailers and more

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 02 February 2018

Jessica Chastain plays skier-turned-felon in “Molly's Game”

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 01 February 2018

Reverential biopic chronicles rise, fall and triumphant return of singer and activist Miriam Makeba

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The nudge toward earlier screening is meant to address the increasing incidence of breast cancer among women in their 40s and the higher breast cancer death rate among Black women compared to white women.
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US Long-Term Care Costs Are Sky-High, but Washington State’s New Way to Help Pay for Them Could Be Nixed

A group funded by hedge fund executive Brian Heywood is attempting to undermine the financial stability of Washington state's new long-term care social insurance program.
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What Marijuana Reclassification Means for the United States

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis but wouldn’t legalize it for recreational use. Some advocates for legalized weed say the move doesn't go far enough, while opponents say it goes too far.
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Portland Government Will Change On Jan. 1. The City’s Transition Team Explains What We Can Expect.

‘It’s a learning curve that everyone has to be intentional about‘
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To Reduce Black-on-Black Crime, Two Criminal Justice Experts Explain Why Offering Monthly Stipends to People at Risk Makes Sense

Black Americans are murdered at nearly eight times the rate of white Americans. Young Black men in inner cities are disproportionately affected. They are both the primary victims and perpetrators of gun assaults and homicides. This grave reality does not mean Black people are inherently violent. Instead, it largely reflects their disproportionate experience of systemic barriers such as poverty and limited access to quality education, good jobs and affordable housing – all factors that research shows contribute to neighborhood violence.
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As the community rebuilds, Black artists like Keyon Lovett are helping by promoting unity and hope.
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Police Detain Driver Who Accelerated Toward Protesters at Portland State University in Oregon

The Portland Police Bureau said in a written statement late Thursday afternoon that the man was taken to a hospital on a police mental health hold. They did not release his name. The vehicle appeared to accelerate from a stop toward the crowd but braked before it reached anyone.
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Safety Lapses Contributed to Patient Assaults at Oregon State Hospital

A federal report says safety lapses at the Oregon State Hospital contributed to recent patient-on-patient assaults. The report by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services investigated a recent choking attack and sexual assault, among other incidents. It found that staff didn't always adequately supervise their patients, and that the hospital didn't fully investigate the incidents. In a statement, the hospital said it was dedicated to its patients and working to improve conditions. It has 10 days from receiving the report to submit a plan of correction. The hospital is Oregon's most secure inpatient psychiatric facility
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