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Victim had been serving a 20-day sentence at rather than paying a large fine for a hunting-related gun violation

A former Columbia County jail inmate whose eye was gouged out during a 2010 jailhouse attack has brought a lawsuit against Columbia County; County Sheriff Jeff Dickerson, Sheriffs Deputies Derek Hibbs and Ryan Scholl; Emanuel Hospital; and Metro West Ambulance.

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Code changes would open door to fines and keep names of neighbors who complain secret

When Portland's composting pilot was introduced six months ago sorting garbage was voluntary. Now planning bureau staffers want city council to change the city code – opening the door to fining householders who toss garbage into recycling containers.

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With six incidents of gunfire in the last two weeks, and more than 300 over the year, the number of gang violence cases this year rose to 59

Mayor Sam Adams will hold a press conference next Thursday, June 14 to talk about violence prevention plans for this summer. Police say they are upping their visibility on the streets, while other gang task force members, including outreach workers, nonprofits and youth organizations, are gearing up to offer activities, jobs and support to youth this summer.

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In a talk that ranged from budget cuts in education to how to do research with youth, Fine urged the audience to look at who benefits from budget and policy decisions and how they affect young people

CUNY Professor Michelle Fine says we treat our children like criminals -- and the worst affected are students of color from poor neighborhoods and LGBT students.

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Mayor Sam Adams Education Strategy Director talks to The Skanner News

As Mayor Sam Adams chief education advisor, Kali Thorne Ladd is behind strategies such as the Future Connect program that offers scholarships to low-income students and the 9th Grade Counts which supports students entering high school.

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Critics say the state's corporate-style approach is focused on new educational 'accountability' initiatives at the expense of stable school funding

Rudy Crew is officially Oregon's CEO of schools – that's Chief Education Officer, a unique position expected to "lead the transformation of" all public schools from early childhood programs through college.

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Born in Columbia County in 1929

Willie D. Manning was born Nov.14, 1929 to Elroy and Dera (Grissom) Manning in Columbia County. He departed this life on May 19, 2012 in Portland, Oregon.

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Did the Portland Development Commission rush to judgment?

Since Portland City Council voted to create an Education Urban Renewal Area centered on Portland State University, the controversy has intensified. Did the PDC rush to judgment?

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Class photos are sought, plus any snapshots of school activities, including teachers, classrooms and field trips

As the Portland Public Schools prepares to close down Humboldt K-8, The Skanner News is partnering with the school's community to create an online "time capsule" to help keep that community in touch.

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Fireworks, music, rides and free entry for all to kick off the event

The Rose Festival gets into full swing this weekend with the opening of the Rose Festival CityFair.

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