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Written by Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press

Published: 31 August 2015

 

Rain and cooler temperatures Monday helped firefighters battling a series of big blazes in the western states    

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Written by CHRISTINE ARMARIO, Associated Press

Published: 29 August 2015

 

Oregon did not test enough black and special education students to meet standard   

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Written by Arashi Young

Published: 27 August 2015

 

Mayor Charlie Hales and the Portland Development Commission announce a new grocery store and housing development in Northeast Portland   

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Written by Donovan M. Smith

Published: 26 August 2015

 

the two stars are helping call attention to brutality across the nation as the embark on free tour   

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Written by Jim Salter of the Associated Press

Published: 25 August 2015

 

Many old arrest warrants withdrawn, plus defendants get new court dates and payment options   

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Written by Brian Skoloff, Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press

Published: 24 August 2015

 

The deaths of 3 men bring deathtoll of firefighters killed fighting blazes in West to 13    

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Written by Arashi Young

Published: 20 August 2015

Jesse Jones, a spoken word performer, will perform during the 2015 Peace Festival at Benson High School on Aug. 23 

Former Sen. Avel Gordly to speak at the Aug. 23 event at Benson High School  

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Written by Donovan M. Smith

Published: 20 August 2015

Three economists held a press conference this week to voice their support for increasing Oregon's minimum wage.  

Advocates say minimum wage hit peak value in 1968

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Written by Donovan M. Smith

Published: 20 August 2015

 

Inspired by Black Lives Matter movement nationwide   

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Written by Arashi Young

Published: 20 August 2015

 

Virtual villages will ensure aging people can stay home with support