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Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 22 October 2021

Photo Credit: Michigan Chronicle and Amsterdam News

Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, a Portland-based designer, announced his plans to reopen the Lewis College of Business, the defunct HBCU in Detroit.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 22 October 2021

(Photo/William Fortunato)

Malarkey Roofing Products was penalized after the company disclosed it may have been emitting a large amount of formaldehyde, a suspected carcinogen, since 2009.

Details: Written by MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press; Published: 21 October 2021

Auburn, Wash. police Officer Jeff Nelson has been charged in the killing of Jesse Sarey in 2019. (Auburn Police Dept. via Port of Seattle Police Dept. via AP)

Brady Lists flag officers whose credibility is in question due to misconduct – a designation that must be shared with defense attorneys. Defense attorneys, public defenders, civil rights groups and some prosecutors are calling for an increased use of the lists.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 October 2021

(Photo courtesty Portland Parks & Recreation)

Feasibility Study for community-led vision moving forward thanks to Parks Local Option Levy

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 October 2021

Agency stresses importance of applying for the program and works with partners to prevent evictions from moving forward

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 15 October 2021

(Photo/ Quino Al)

With a rise in hate crimes and bias incidents in Oregon and nationwide the two-person office just couldn’t handle the volume.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 14 October 2021

Multnomah County Health Director Ebony Clarke

Multnomah County plans to hire four prosecutors and two investigators to help with an increasing caseload of homicide investigations

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 14 October 2021

Multnomah County Department of Community Justice director Erika Preuitt

Erika Preuitt and Jeremy Okai Davis recognized for positive contributions to community.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 13 October 2021

The Salem-Keizer school board has voted to adopt a resolution outlining the board’s commitment to equity and anti-racism.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 12 October 2021

Former Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno and three other Republicans say the new maps are partisan gerrymandering, unconstitutional and contrary to state law.