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Both Akon and Issa have roots in Senegal but found musical success in the USA

Portland State University graduate Issa will perform with Akon, Aug. 13, at the Palais de Congres in Montreal  in front of a crowd of 20,000 people.  He's one of five performers chosen through Akon's Hitlab.com. Then on Aug. 14, he'll perform in Toronto at the Wham Bam 2011 festival, which also features Ke$ha.   

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Last year Leonard reached an agreement with PPS to take all the materials that would be recycled

Carolyn Leonard has spent over $2400 on a book giveaway for families in the Portland area but she sees it as a necessary expense. "Compared to what can happen to our kids, it's worth it," she says.

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Bright colors song and dance mirrored her joyful spirit

Friends and family of Yashanee Vaughn gathered Saturday July 30 at City Bible Church on Rocky Butte. Hundreds  came to celebrate the teens short life and to lay her remains to rest, packing the church with supporters. Her mother, Shaquita Louis had requested that instead of black, mourners should wear bright colors. The family wore bright red  along with black and white to honor her love of color.  

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'It looks like a model for the kind of community that I think people in Portland hope Portland is'

Oregon Book Award-nominated poet Crystal Ann Williams started July 1 as the new diversity chief at Reed College.

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After three long months the missing teen is laid to rest

A celebration of life is planned Saturday, July 30 for Yashanee Vaughn. Just 14 years old when her life was stolen away, those who knew her say the pretty Helensview High School student had a big smile and a heart to match.  Family, friends and supporters of the family, will gather to remember Yashanee at 1p.m. at City Bible Church, Rocky Butte Campus, 9200 N.E. Fremont St. A reception will follow.

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Is this Fairness or Fareness

If a TriMet fare inspector caught you riding the Max train without a ticket any time during the last five years, your punishment likely was a warning. But from now on, even if you're a first-time offender, you risk a fine of at least $175.

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She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and decided to retire from her long-time job of twenty six years at TriMet to take on the challenge of living her life with grace

Billie Dean Dixon (Woods), known for her love of Christmas and having the largest tree possible fit into her living room, lost her battle with cancer on Monday, July 19.  Viewing is Wednesday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ross Hollywood Funeral Chapel. Funeral services are Thursday, July 28, at 11 a.m. at the Life Change Christian Center, 3536 N Williams Ave.

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Two-day gathering featured free health screenings, kids activities and movies

Two thousand turned out for the East Portland Exposition July 23-24, held at Southeast Powell. Billed as the largest multicultural event in Portland.

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'Nobody's talking and we don't live in the same neighborhood so it's kind of impossible for people to be aware of things that would be common sense'

Portlander Teressa Raiford and friends' group Facebook page, "40 Days of Common Unity," is a fountain of information about Portland-area community organizing and local political issues.

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The bureau plans individual interviews with members of the public, as well as telephone and written testimony submitted via email

Federal officials this morning announced they're carving out the first three weeks of August for public testimony on their civil rights investigation of the Portland Police.

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