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Written by Arashi Young of The Skanner News

Published: 04 May 2015

Sugar Ray Robinson being held aloft by Gene Fullmer and Carmen Basilio in 1965. Robinson was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the final years of his life. 

The breakthrough A4 study at OHSU seeks to stop Alzheimer's disease before it starts   

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Published: 04 May 2015

 

Protestors clashed with police in Portland and Seattle late Friday during a May Day demonstration   

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Written by Sheila V. Kumar, Associated Press

Published: 30 April 2015

 

The bill that would ban employers from asking about job seekers' criminal backgrounds moves to Senate  

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Written by Donovan M. Smith

Published: 30 April 2015

 

The pair of media-makers offer insight into the ‘’disconnected’’ state of community in the Beaver state   

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Published: 28 April 2015

 

Washington state contracting statistics show discrimination. civil rights advocates tell the governor   

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Written by Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Published: 27 April 2015

 

She's poised to be the first woman in the Senate's top-tier leadership   

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Written by Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Published: 21 April 2015

 

If bill passes, bystanders can’t interfere with police, but they can record police actions  

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Written by Lisa Loving

Published: 21 April 2015

 

Kids who come for breakfast will also be treated to African story-telling, African history lessons, cultural inspiration, and positive encouragement  

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Written by Arashi Young of The Skanner News

Published: 20 April 2015

Susan Walters testifies before the Multnomah County Commissioners about surviving a hired hit attack ordered by her ex-husband Michael Kuhnhausen 

A number of the bills now before the Oregon State Legislature protect parties who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault  

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Written by Donovan M. Smith

Published: 16 April 2015

 

Some two thousand people pack halls to hear Trayvon Martin's mom speak