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Heightened need for dialogue drives participation in Civil Rights discussions for both adults and children

Two Portland forums this week offer locals a chance to talk about what the George Zimmerman acquittal in the Trayvon Martin killing means to them.

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A longtime Multnomah County employee, Miggins served as Interim County Chair

Henry Clay Miggins (known by all as Hank), passed away on July 18, 2013.  Hank was born to Nathan Miggins and Hattie Mae Dennis on Nov. 20, 1934, in Canton Miss. Hank touched many lives and achieved many accomplishments throughout his 78 years.

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2,000 floaters tugged on life vests, climbed aboard inflated innertubes and set out across the Willamette River on Sunday, for the third annual Big Float event designed to encourage recreation on the river.

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Legal professionals, including SEI alums, spoke to students about the judicial system and career paths

SEI students got a chance to learn more about the judicial system at the organization's July Kids Talk at Multnomah County Circuit Court.

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The Port approved a crude oil shipping and storage facility that, if it gains environmental approvals, would be the biggest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest

Hundreds of protesters are expected in the Columbia River and at the Vancouver waterfront this Saturday to protest the Port of Vancouver's vote to build a super-terminal for crude oil.

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Supporters of Chair Cogen call female Commissioners names, insult their professionalism

A Multnomah County policy manager implicated in an extramarital affair with County Chair Jeff Cogen has resigned, and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has agreed to investigate Cogen's actions to avoid a conflict of interest for Multnomah County law enforcement that would otherwise have the job of looking into it.

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Taylor and business partner Paul Keeler still own Quartet restaurant together

Portland-based restaurateur Frank Taylor has become the sole owner of the downtown restaurant Portland Prime, after buying out his business partner Paul Keeler. The pair have spent more than three years building the business.

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The Skanner News visited the Urban League Senior Center, Rockwood Boys and Girls Club and more...

Thirty years ago 90 photographers spread out across Oregon to capture an average day in our state. Last Monday July 15 more than 100 photographers and videographers recreated the event as Pojectdayshoot30

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July 20, 2013 2 p.m. Downtown SW Third and Main near the Federal Courthouse and Portland City Hall

About 250 people rallied in support of Martins parents and to protest the verdict, and to demand action for civil rights.

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