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A crowd of around 400 people attended a rededication ceremony for the Charles Jordan Community Center, July 22.

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D'Anthony Dancer's family faces expenses not covered by insurance

D'Anthony was diagnosed with a large malignant brain tumor – a high grade glioma – essentially the worst diagnosis possible.

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'Let's take a moment to appreciate what we have as we get ready to recommit to making it better'

A benefit for the Willamette Riverkeeper, the Big Float 2012 is expected to attract up to 3,000 people, and organizers hope to break the world record for the number of people simultaneously floating in "water rings" that are connected together "with something other than hands."

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Overreaction to petty thefts has fueled TV news, blogs and 'tough on crime' rhetoric

The Skanner News' review of the incidents – including interviews with affected businesses – highlights how overreactions to the petty thefts became the fodder for blogs and "tough on crime" police statements to media while misbehaving teens were depicted as boogeymen.

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Measures differ in tax rates, growing rules and regulating bodies

At least one measure aiming to legalize marijuana use in Oregon will be on the November ballot. Colorado and Washington voters also will consider legalizing personal use.

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Chasse family challenges mayoral candidates to speak out on police contract

An arbitrator's ruling in the case of James Chasse Jr., who died in police custody renews controversy over police discipline.

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'We can still work on the levy and the foreclosure issue through 2014 but the immediate crisis of people living on the streets must be addressed'

Housing activists will hold a rally at 4:30pm, July 20, outside of City Hall, to mark 50 days of fasting by former mayoral candidate Cameron Whitten.

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Free weekly event helps build early literacy skills all children need to be ready for kindergarten

Black Storytimes are led by one of Midland Library's most loved staff, and they will have a unique flavor that reflects the experiences, language and traditions of African and African American people

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

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