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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 August 2016

Photo by Steve Morgan, via Wikipedia

Tolerance for Camping Changes, but Hales Promises to Continue Sanitation Programs, Onsite Engagement

Details: Written by Arashi Young; Published: 04 August 2016

Portland Police photo by Mbisanz (CC By 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Critics say the recent report on IPR process contains some omissions

Details: Written by Christen McCurdy; Published: 01 August 2016

A report coauthored by Lisa Ranghelli of National Center for Responsive Philanthropy found the Oregon Community Foundation has made strides toward improving its diversity strategy -- but still has a lot of room for improvement.

Philanthropy watchdog finds disconnect between foundation, communities served

Details: Written by By PHUONG LE Associated Press; Published: 30 July 2016

Critics say not enough is known about their risks, and they want GMOs labeled so people know what's in their food

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 July 2016

“The Wake of Vanport” is so named to honor the death of a city and the viewing of its history

Details: Written by Arashi Young; Published: 28 July 2016

Rose Longoria of the Yakima Nation Fisheries speaks at a Portland Harbor Community Coalition rally.

The Portland Harbor Community Coalition wants a more intensive cleanup and more time for public comment

Details: Written by Christen McCurdy; Published: 21 July 2016

Announcement comes immediately after damning lead report

Details: Written by Arashi Young; Published: 21 July 2016

The Portland Prison Divestment Coalition delivers more than 750 signatures to Senator Ron Wyden’s Portland office in April. Wyden recently introduced legislation to revoke tax breaks from private prison companies. Photo by Doug Yarrow.

Wyden's bill would change tax status of the two largest private prison companies

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 July 2016

Davione Gordon, a principal dancer with Spectrum Dance Theater was one the talented dancers and performers who participated the first annual All 4 1 ART palooza July 9 at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park. Photo by Susan Fried.

Photographer Susan Fried captured images at the first annual All 4 1 ART Palooza