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Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 28 October 2021

Muslim community members provide drive-thru meals at AYCO's Montavilla headquarters during Ramadan.

African Youth & Community Organization’s proposal for Montavilla headquarters rejected

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 27 October 2021

An investigation has found a sheriff in Washington state violated policies against bias-free policing and other standards during a controversial encounter with a Black newspaper carrier.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 27 October 2021

Governor Kate Brown

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and encouraged other eligible Oregonians to discuss booster shots with doctors.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 25 October 2021

(AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Beginning Monday proof of vaccination or a negative test for COVID-19 will be required to enter restaurants, bars, gyms, theaters or entertainment venues in Washington state's most populous county.

Details: Written by MONICA SAMAYOA Oregon Public Broadcasting; Published: 24 October 2021

A glass recycling plant in northeast Portland has consented to either shut down or install pollution control technology, according to an agreement announced between the plant’s operators and the state of Oregon

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 22 October 2021

Photo Credit: Michigan Chronicle and Amsterdam News

Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, a Portland-based designer, announced his plans to reopen the Lewis College of Business, the defunct HBCU in Detroit.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 22 October 2021

(Photo/William Fortunato)

Malarkey Roofing Products was penalized after the company disclosed it may have been emitting a large amount of formaldehyde, a suspected carcinogen, since 2009.

Details: Written by MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press; Published: 21 October 2021

Auburn, Wash. police Officer Jeff Nelson has been charged in the killing of Jesse Sarey in 2019. (Auburn Police Dept. via Port of Seattle Police Dept. via AP)

Brady Lists flag officers whose credibility is in question due to misconduct – a designation that must be shared with defense attorneys. Defense attorneys, public defenders, civil rights groups and some prosecutors are calling for an increased use of the lists.