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Ambassador Robert King was asked to visit but the invitation has been withdrawn

North Korea has withdrawn its invitation for a U.S. envoy to visit North Korea and discuss the release of detained American Kenneth Bae.

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The University of Oregon graduate was imprisoned in November 2012. Ambassador Robert King is heading to North Korea to seek the release of imprisoned University of Oregon graduate Kenneth Bae
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After the viewing, Emmett Wheatfall, one of Portland's premier poets, will offer his thoughts on the significance and meaning of Dr. King's speech

On Wednesday, Aug. 28, join the Oregon Historical Society and community members for a free screening of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech.  The event will begin at noon in the OHS Pavilion, exactly 50 years after the speech was originally given at the March on Aug. 28, 1963, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Gatewood leaves a legacy that will help thousands of students for years to come

Algie Gatewood, president of Portland Community College's Cascade Campus is leaving for a new job at  Alamance Community College in North Carolina. He says the job will take him closer to his family, although it is hard to leave Portland.

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An interview with the author of 'Zen Under Fire'

Marianne Elliott, a former UN peacekeeper who risked her life to monitor human rights in Gaza and Afghanistan talked to The Skanner News about her experiences and her acclaimed book: "Zen Under Fire."
 

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Finish Line

Photos from the Finish Line of the Hood to Coast relay 2013.

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Fiery \"Wake Up" speech from Tony Funchess, of Portland NAACP

Slideshow of photos and video of  Portland Oregon's celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington.

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Delbert Belton was beloved in his community

Spokane police arrested one 16-year-old boy and are looking for another in connection with the beating death of an 88-year-old World War II veteran this week, authorities said Friday.

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Tetteh leads the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Portland for African Americans

The Community Cycling Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening access to bicycling and its benefits, has chosen Mychal Tetteh as its new CEO.

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First annual festival will feature nationally recognized agriculture movement figure Will Allen

The first annual Portland Roots Festival will be kicking off on Sep. 1 at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

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