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Northwest News

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 14 October 2021

Multnomah County Department of Community Justice director Erika Preuitt

Erika Preuitt and Jeremy Okai Davis recognized for positive contributions to community.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 13 October 2021

The Salem-Keizer school board has voted to adopt a resolution outlining the board’s commitment to equity and anti-racism.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 12 October 2021

Former Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno and three other Republicans say the new maps are partisan gerrymandering, unconstitutional and contrary to state law.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 October 2021

Graduates along with their instructors from the Driving Diversity in Portland Program. (photo courtesy of Worksystems)

A former State Senator, Portland School Board Member, and Portland Mayor team up to create new pathways to recycling and waste careers.

Details: Written by JAMIE HALE The Oregonian/OregonLive; Published: 11 October 2021

(Photo/ Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs via flckr)

The second Monday in October, long celebrated as Columbus Day, will now officially be recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day in Oregon — a recognition of the Native American communities here long before Christopher Columbus set foot in the Americas

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 October 2021

Rep. Tawna Sanchez (D-N & NE Portland)

This Monday, Oct. 11, will be Oregon’s first official recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day replacing Columbus Day as a state holiday

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

(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Dozens of Washington ferry sailings were cancelled on two popular routes Thursday because there weren’t enough qualified workers.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 07 October 2021

The city admits no one checked to see if the lot was in a flood plain before publicly announcing it as a site for Safe Rest Villages

Details: Written by By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 06 October 2021

Experts say a non-police first-response unit in Portland, Oregon, has the potential to be a “citywide solution” for an alternative to non-emergency calls regarding people experiencing a mental health crisis or homelessness.