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Protest planned Saturday at Portland Schools meeting on Jefferson cluster enrollment

The Jefferson Cluster Feedback forum is Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. at Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby. Picketing and rally begin at noon.

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Brian J. Carter is a founding member of the Northwest African American Museum

The 33-year-old Carter was recently named Director of Museum Services and Education for the Oregon Historical Society (OHS). He is excited to bring his message of community driven exhibit creation to OHS.

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Defense lawyers told him not to reveal location of Vaughns body

Parrish Bennette pleads guilty to Manslaughter in the first degree, and will serve a fixed term of 18 years. Vaughn's family shocked by revelation that attorneys told him not to reveal location of her body.

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The girls are holding a Jan. 19 Service Day to recruit more mentors for the 2013 MathCounts competition

The Portland Girls Lead Club, all former students at the Harriet Tubman Young Women's Leadership Academy shut down by Portland Public Schools last year, are trying to continue the science, technology, engineering and math studies that the school once offered.

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The National Organization of Minority Contractors of Oregon last month named TriMet Agency of the Year

The National Organization of Minority Contractors of Oregon last month named TriMet Agency of the Year by an "overwhelming" margin of its members.

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Family are disappointed that Bennette has been offered 18 years with time served

Parrish Bennette, 18, accused of killing 14-year-old Yashanee Vaughn on  March 19, 2011, is expected to appear in court 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 17 and take a plea deal.

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Tim Mueller is among several law enforcement officers who question if gun laws abridge rights

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller joins several other public officials across the nation who have decided to square off with the White House even before it outlines what its plans are for expanded measures.

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Some students worry that they're losing resources to address their culturally specific needs

A recent decision to discontinue the contracts of three popular administrators and restructure the University of Oregon's diversity office has angered many students and community members.

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Mayor Hales and Commissioner Novick pick their teams

Portland's new mayor and city commissioner are settling into their offices in City Hall, and they're bringing a whole new set of staffers with them. Here's the who's who of the new faces at Portland City Hall.

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Project Viewfinder Reaches out to Homeless Youth

Project Viewfinder will work with 12 young people aged 17-25, who are in transition from homeless to self sufficiency,  teaching them filmmaking skills and working with them to make films based in their own life experiences.

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