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Mayor says PPB also must improve relationships with communites of color

The City of Portland and the Department of Justice have released a Letter of Agreement that aims to resolve problems identified in police use of force.

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For the first time the librarians are offering one book for young readers and a different one for adults

This just in: For its annual community-wide reading project, Multnomah County Library is trying something a little different.

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Residents say there is a 29 percent foreclosure rate in the tiny neighborhood, and liens on homes will push more people out

The plight of the Snoozy's Hollow neighborhood in Northeast Portland came to a head Wednesday as the Portland City Council unanimously approved a plan adding $16,000 liens on residents' homes – with the promise of $3,000-$10,000 more debt later -- to build them into the city's grid for individual water service, sewer services and roads with storm drains.

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Could Portland be a sanctuary city where no homes sit empty?

A group of Portland housing activists have vowed to prevent homeowners in foreclosure from being evicted. They intend to turn out in force whenever sheriffs show up to evict families from their homes.

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Eat more, and eat a variety of vegetables. You can't go wrong with vegetables! Our "best" picks are good to start with, but try other produce, too. These vegetables pack the most nutrition for the lowest cost:

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The list last opened in 2006 when the agency received nearly 10,000 applications in two weeks

Low-income individuals and families who need help paying their rent will be able to apply for the Section 8 rent assistance waiting list this November.  Home Forward, the agency that administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program in Multnomah County, is accepting online applications from Nov. 1 through Nov. 10, 2012.

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City of Portland employee is honored for changing lives by championing high-speed Internet for all

The League of Oregon Cities' has honored Mary Beth Henry, manager of the City of Portland's Office for Community Technology, with the Herman Kehrli Award for 2012.

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What Did Oregon's child abuse and juvenile justice systems know?

Since March 30, 2011, Parrish Bennette Jr. has been held in Multnomah County's Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center. He is accused of killing 14-year-old Yashanee Vaughn and burying her body on the slopes of Rocky Butte, less than two months after his 16th birthday.

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