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State Farm Awards Youth Against Violence $100,000 grant -- for second year running

State Farm AwardMultnomah Youth Commissioners for 2013 were sworn-in Monday evening at a special ceremony which included City and County Commissioners, Portland Mayor Hales and Multnomah County Chair Marissa Madrigal. 

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Nathaniel Cosby is charged with murder and manslaughter

The US Navy will hold a hearing Wednesday to examine charges against suspect Master Sergeant Nathaniel L. Cosby in the death of Ivanice Harris. The Article 32 hearing will decide which charges will be send to a Court Martial.

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The Portland-area chapter of the group has been raising funds and working toward the memorial for almost five years

Parents of murdered children memorialThis Wednesday the organization Parents of Murdered Children and Other Survivors of Homicide unveils their new memorial garden in Oregon City with a special event marking National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.

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Slideshow of the ceremony

oregon historical society history makers awardsThe Oregon Historical Society last weekend bestowed its annual History Makers Awards, this year honoring Bernie and Bobbie Dore Foster for their work publishing the Skanner News for the past 38 years.

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Check out our slideshow of the North Portland Library Book Fair, sponsored By the Urban League of Portland.

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Vote for your favorite video each month

Take a look at the latest entries on the North Portland Multimedia Training Center's website and vote for the best one.

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The award recognizes her leadership in creating youth internships

Commissioner Loretta Smith with Tria McFersonThe White House has named Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith a "Champion of Change" for her leadership in the SummerWorks internship program. Summer Works internships offer teens work experience and a small wage during the summer. 

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An unidentified man was found by a fisherman Thursday morning

Body Recovered from Willamette River

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Herring was found dead in parking lot on Sept. 9

Darren HickmanGresham police are looking for Brandon Alexander Hickman, a suspect in the September 9 shooting death of Makeitho "Tito" De Monz Herring.

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Support the nonprofit at its annual gala dinner Sept. 28

Manny visits children at the Family Relief NurseryPet Partners bring the healing power of animals to humans who need a little unconditional love.They visit hospitals, assisted living centers, the relief nursery and also libraries, where Pet Partners encourage children and readers of any age to Read to a Dog.

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