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Written by Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Published: 27 April 2015

 

She's poised to be the first woman in the Senate's top-tier leadership   

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Written by Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Published: 21 April 2015

 

If bill passes, bystanders can’t interfere with police, but they can record police actions  

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Written by Lisa Loving

Published: 21 April 2015

 

Kids who come for breakfast will also be treated to African story-telling, African history lessons, cultural inspiration, and positive encouragement  

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Written by Arashi Young of The Skanner News

Published: 20 April 2015

Susan Walters testifies before the Multnomah County Commissioners about surviving a hired hit attack ordered by her ex-husband Michael Kuhnhausen 

A number of the bills now before the Oregon State Legislature protect parties who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault  

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Written by Donovan M. Smith

Published: 16 April 2015

 

Some two thousand people pack halls to hear Trayvon Martin's mom speak   

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Written by Gene Johnson, Associated Press

Published: 16 April 2015

 

Unlike with many drug courts or other programs, participants aren't threatened with jail time or with being kicked out if they relapse

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Written by Lisa Loving

Published: 16 April 2015

 

The show delves into local African American social movements of the 1960s, 70s and early 80s   

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Written by Arashi Young of The Skanner News

Published: 14 April 2015

The Dr. Martens Tower boot with the scuffed toe cap 

The brochure says, 'Almost immediately after its launch, skinheads adopted the boot as their weapon of choice'  

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Written by Gosia Wozniacka, Associated Press

Published: 13 April 2015

 

Marijuana possession, sale and cultivation continue to be offenses under federal law  

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Written by Arashi Young of The Skanner News

Published: 13 April 2015

Teens at the now closed Police Activities League Center in East Portland. Helen Silvis 

 The county is partnering with community organizations, schools and parents to teach positive life skills to teens