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Nearly 6,000 people are asked to pay back extra benefits they didn't know they received

For the better part of her four children's lives, Monica Taylor has relied on the state of Oregon's Food Stamp Program to supplement their food budget. When money was tight for the single mom, she would go and see if she qualified for food stamps. "I'm just applying for some assistance," she said. "just need a little help, not much." ...

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'State of Black Oregon' outlines inequities, solutions for longstanding problems

For the first time in 17 years, the Urban League of Portland has released its long-awaited look at how African Americans are faring in health, housing, education, prison, employment and other areas. Unfortunately, 'The State of Black Oregon 2009' shows not a whole lot has changed for the better ...

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Louis Boston, president of The Boston Group, and influential business leader, passed away July 5, 2009 at his home in Tigard after a long battle with cancer. Boston, the son of Henry Lewis and Beulah Mae (Duran-Kirkland) Bailey was born Sept. 13, 1940 in Hackensack, N.J. and later adopted by William (Bill) and Rosa M. Boston of Albany, N.Y.  ...

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A celebration of the life of Samuel E. Kelly, the founder and first Vice President of the Office of Minority Affairs at the University of Washington, was held on Monday, July 27, in 130 Kane Hall. Dr. Kelly passed away the morning of July 6 due to congestive heart failure. ...

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More families are shopping at area Farmers Markets with Women, Infants and Children (WIC) vouchers from the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. This and other local, state and federal programs seek to provide low-income citizens with healthy fruits and vegetables. Even in the Tri-Cities, which produces a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables, access to fresh produce remains an issue.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Portland Trail Blazers signed veteran free agent guard Andre Miller to a three-year, $21 million deal on Friday.

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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Sponsors of a campaign to overturn Washington state's domestic partnership law turned in their petition signatures Saturday and said they believe they have enough to force a public vote.

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Allen Temple CME Church's 60th anniversary celebration, "Night of Reflection - A Family Reuniting" was held Feb. 21 2009 at the Tubman Young Women's Academy. From left, ...

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