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Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 13 April 2021

Nearly $6 million will fund community-centered approaches to uptick in shootings.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 April 2021

(Portland Police Bureau via AP)

Police said they issued verbal warnings to the crowd but around 10:30 p.m. police declared the gathering as a riot and bull-rushed protestors, knocking them to the ground and macing them, news outlets reported.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 07 April 2021

(Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP, File)

Mayor Ted Wheeler and city commissioners have reached a deal on proposals intended to stem a spike in gun violence over the past year.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 07 April 2021

Herman Greene, senior pastor at Abundant Life PDX Church, is running for the Portland School Board seat in Zone 4. (Photo/Shawnte Simms photography)

May 18 election presents handful of openings for four-year terms.

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 06 April 2021

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

A beer growler produced key evidence that helped lead to charges against an Indiana man who authorities said had come to Portland for protests.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 30 March 2021

Albina Head Start Director Ron Herndon

Gov. Brown says all public schools must offer some in-person teaching next month.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 March 2021

McDermott said an email sent by Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht was disrespectful to Tommy Le, who was killed by a deputy as well as to his family and community

Details: Written by By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 27 March 2021

Despite heated opposition from Republicans and the gun lobby the bill passed and will move to the House. If passed into law it will ban guns in state buildings and allow for local decisions on whether to allow them in schools, airports and other buildings