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Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 18 February 2025

Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D-Beaverton)

Portland-based legislators push to require insurance to cover doulas, lactation support, post-birth services.

Details: Written by CHRISTOPHER WEBER and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press; Published: 13 February 2025

( Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP)

Officials in Oregon’s Multnomah County, which includes Portland, extended a state of emergency through at least Thursday and said six emergency shelters would be open.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 12 February 2025

Donna Marks, member of BCTGM Local 364. (Photo credit: Donna Marks)

Lawmakers, picket line veterans argue in favor of SB 916, which would allow individuals involved in qualifying labor disputes to collect unemployment while waiting for a contract.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 05 February 2025

(Photo: Augustana Lutheran Church)

Augustana Lutheran Church is part of an interfaith network in Portland organizing to protect immigrants.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 29 January 2025

Photo Credit: Jason Hill

Word Is Bond partners with the 1803 Fund to explore Black identity.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 January 2025

Visiting director Moussa Sène Absa.

The Cascade Festival of African Films runs from Jan. 31 through March 1, featuring more than 20 films from 14 countries

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 22 January 2025

Drilling, pump, storage tanks and solar panels provide potable water to villages at under $7,000 per project.

Details: Written by MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press; Published: 21 January 2025

This image provided by Multnomah County shows video surveillance of a group of hooded and masked people breaking windows and spray painting anti-government graffiti on the Multnomah County Elections building on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Portland, Ore. (Multnomah County via AP)

The attack happened just before 2 a.m. Monday and suspects fled as police arrived at the office, which was not occupied at the time, police said.

Details: Written by St Andrew Catholic Church; Published: 19 January 2025

St. Andrew Catholic Church is awarding its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards to people whose service embodies the values of Dr. King, who used nonviolence, civil disobedience and Christian teaching to advance the cause of civil rights in America