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Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 10 June 2021

NAACP Portland President Sharon Gary-Smith

Oregon catches up with 47 other states, Washington D.C., that already observe “Emancipation Day.”

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 10 June 2021

Lawyers for the family of a 24-year-old man announced this week that they’ve reached a settlement with the city of Portland for a police shooting in 2017 that left Terrell Johnson dead.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 09 June 2021

The bill will restrict local jurisdictions’ ability to deny affordable housing developments on land not zoned for residential use

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 08 June 2021

(Photo/Cristofer Jeschke

House Concurrent Resolution 11, approved Monday by a vote of 47-6, modifies the lyrics, while keeping the same music of “Oregon, My Oregon.”

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 08 June 2021

(Photo/Dan Loran)

A rail union official reportedly told investigators that a fiery oil car train derailment north of Seattle late last year was caused by sabotage.

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 08 June 2021

Oregon State Representative Mike Nearman (R) Independence

Rep. Mike Nearman allegedly told people in a video days before the assault that he would let them in the building if they texted him, and he provided his cellphone number.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 June 2021

On Monday the colorful Morrison Bridge will shine brightly purple, celebrating what would have been the 63rd birthday of legendary musician Prince Rogers Nelson

Details: Written by MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press; Published: 04 June 2021

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Auburn Officer Jeffrey Nelson was charged last year with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the shooting death of Jesse Sarey, 26, on May 31, 2019

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 June 2021

American Rescue Plan and ballot measures drive new housing, preschool and library investments

Details: Written by NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press; Published: 02 June 2021

The assistant principal at Sacajawea Middle School suggested he could segregate two Black middle school students from their class when their mother called to raise concerns about a cotton cleaning activity