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Details: Written by By Steve Law, Portland Tribune; Published: 14 November 2022

A Ku Klux Klan parade in Vancouver, Washington, in the 1920s. (Courtesy Photo: Oregon Historical Society)

Oregon and the Klan - Part 5: The meteoric rise of the hate group in the early 1920s, followed by an equally fast demise, may hold powerful historical lessons for today.

Details: Written by By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press; Published: 14 November 2022

(AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File)

Chavez-DeRemer’s victory makes her the first Latina congresswoman from Oregon, a distinction also sought by 6th District Democratic candidate Andrea Salinas.

Details: Written by By CLAIRE RUSH and ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 10 November 2022

(Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP)

Kotek said she plans to travel around Oregon starting in January to talk to community leaders about issues facing the state, particularly the shortage of affordable housing and addiction.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 November 2022

The Skanner honors and thanks all service men and women, both past and present on this Veteran’s Day. View local events, resources, and specials.

Details: Written by By Steve Law Portland Tribune; Published: 10 November 2022

Oregon and the Klan - Part 4: As the KKK quickly rose to dominate state politics here in 1922, the hate group benefited from a largely timid news media.

Details: Written by By AARON MORRISON AP National Writer; Published: 09 November 2022

(Kristopher Radder/The Brattleboro Reformer via AP)

Prison labor is a multibillion-dollar practice. By comparison, workers can make pennies on the dollar. And prisoners who refuse to work can be denied privileges such as phone calls and visits with family