11-14-2024  8:36 am   •   PDX and SEA Weather

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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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Greenwood Community

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

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Sessions will use hip hop to promote healthy eating and exercise

This summer, Journey to Freedom (JTF) is bringing hip-hop to the classroom with its Conscious Rap Boot and Book Camp.

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Woman shot as families watched fireworks has life threatening injuries

Gang enforcement officers are investigating two shootings that occurred July 4 in North and Northeast Portland, leaving two injured.

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A free workshop dealing with Health, Job Employment, Law and Crime Prevention

Are You Ready is a community wide event to help residents find out the importance of public health, emergency preparedness, mental health, and youth engagement 

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This is what youth violence prevention looks like at grassroots level

With a dilapidated building, a tight budget and no extra money to feed the 50 teens who flock to evening basketball, PAL's Eastside Youth Center is scrambling to meet the needs of Rockwood teens.

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