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News reports from the past year show that, at least in some cases, the 'reputation restorers' are in cahoots with the mugshot websites

Less than a month old, www.classactionagainstmugshotwebsites.com is slowly growing a base of support aimed at changing state laws on making a profit from public documents, and boycotting mugshot website advertisers until they drop their ads.

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Greenwood Community

Public Notice: Greenwood 62+ Community Living - Seattle, WA

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Sessions will use hip hop to promote healthy eating and exercise

This summer, Journey to Freedom (JTF) is bringing hip-hop to the classroom with its Conscious Rap Boot and Book Camp.

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Woman shot as families watched fireworks has life threatening injuries

Gang enforcement officers are investigating two shootings that occurred July 4 in North and Northeast Portland, leaving two injured.

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A free workshop dealing with Health, Job Employment, Law and Crime Prevention

Are You Ready is a community wide event to help residents find out the importance of public health, emergency preparedness, mental health, and youth engagement 

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This is what youth violence prevention looks like at grassroots level

With a dilapidated building, a tight budget and no extra money to feed the 50 teens who flock to evening basketball, PAL's Eastside Youth Center is scrambling to meet the needs of Rockwood teens.

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The National Newspaper Publishers Association announced the awards at its convention in Atlanta

The Skanner News staff won two second place prizes in the 22nd Annual A. Phillip Randolph Messenger Awards.

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Blast resistant exterior protects law enforcement secrets

The FBI's new building belongs to a Las Vegas developer with a colorful past.

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Rockwood steps up to prevent youth violence this summer

East Portland neighbors, businesses and nonprofits are working with Portland Police, the Rosewood Initiative and the county Sheriff's Office to bring fun to youth and keep Rockwood safe this summer.

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Police and community justice staff praise pastors agreement

A group of about 30 pastors from about 20 Portland churches want to make funerals gang-free zones, by banning the colors, clothing and music associated with gangs during funerals.

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