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Northwest News

The Port approved a crude oil shipping and storage facility that, if it gains environmental approvals, would be the biggest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest

Hundreds of protesters are expected in the Columbia River and at the Vancouver waterfront this Saturday to protest the Port of Vancouver's vote to build a super-terminal for crude oil.

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Supporters of Chair Cogen call female Commissioners names, insult their professionalism

A Multnomah County policy manager implicated in an extramarital affair with County Chair Jeff Cogen has resigned, and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has agreed to investigate Cogen's actions to avoid a conflict of interest for Multnomah County law enforcement that would otherwise have the job of looking into it.

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Taylor and business partner Paul Keeler still own Quartet restaurant together

Portland-based restaurateur Frank Taylor has become the sole owner of the downtown restaurant Portland Prime, after buying out his business partner Paul Keeler. The pair have spent more than three years building the business.

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The Skanner News visited the Urban League Senior Center, Rockwood Boys and Girls Club and more...

Thirty years ago 90 photographers spread out across Oregon to capture an average day in our state. Last Monday July 15 more than 100 photographers and videographers recreated the event as Pojectdayshoot30

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July 20, 2013 2 p.m. Downtown SW Third and Main near the Federal Courthouse and Portland City Hall

About 250 people rallied in support of Martins parents and to protest the verdict, and to demand action for civil rights.

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Reloadable prepaid cards and similar cash-load cards have been the focus of scammers around the country to defraud unsuspecting victims

The Oregon State Police says it has received its second complaint about a telephone scam targeting individuals who may be worried over their law enforcement history.

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Opponents say its a corporate giveaway but supporters say everyone will get new business

As Metro pushes forward with plans to site a 600-bed hotel near Portland's Convention Center, Travel Portland brought together a group of convention planners to deliver a message: Portland needs a headquarters hotel.

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City garden is a way to help more people eat fresh healthy food

Seattle city officials are about to break ground this summer for what they are calling America's first public food oasis. In a city where over 2,000 people are on a waiting list for a community garden plot, municipal leaders are seeking ways to bring more fresh, locally grown produce to the public.

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The emergency room nurse formerly worked as a technician and a police officer

Police have arrested Jeffrey Neyle McAllister, 38, and charged him with multiple sexual assaults.  As a Registered Nurse McAllister has had contact with many vulnerable adult women seeking medical treatment at the Legacy Emanuel Medical Center emergency room.

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Beloved Seattle series is back with storytelling, improvisation and more

Continuing in the tradition of mixing environmental consciousness with young people and art, Seattle's Urban Wilderness Project returns this month with its beloved open-mic storytelling team competitions.

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