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Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 13 January 2023

BBAO chair Alando Simpson

Group provides resources, database of Black businesses, future prosperity center.

Details: Written by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 09 January 2023

Tina Kotek unveiled measures to combat homelessness as she was sworn in as Oregon's new governor on Monday.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 09 January 2023

(Photo/ Multnomah County)

For the first time ever, Oregon had the highest voter turnout rate in the nation for last November’s elections.

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 09 January 2023

Kate Brown said that she is unsure about her next career steps

Details: Written by GENE JOHNSON Associated Press; Published: 08 January 2023

The public school district in Seattle is suing the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth. Seattle Public Schools filed the lawsuit Friday in U.S. District Court

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 January 2023

Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell

Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell was elected in May and succeeds former Sheriff Mike Reese, who could not seek reelection because of term limits.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 04 January 2023

(Photo/ Maximillian Conaher)

As eviction rates surge, Multnomah County voters will consider guaranteeing legal representation for tenants.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 January 2023

Mayor Ted Wheeler

Assignments grouped by service areas

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 29 December 2022

David Ferguson

Portland native David Ferguson plans the opening of Joe Brown’s Lounge in the same building.

Details: Written by By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 28 December 2022

(Erika Schultz/The Seattle Times via AP)

A winter storm that brought powerful wind gusts to Oregon on Tuesday caused at least two fatal car accidents that left four people dead, preliminary police investigations have found.

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Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, has finally made it to space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company. The 90-year-old Dwight blasted off from West Texas with five other passengers on Sunday. Dwight was an Air Force pilot when President John F. Kennedy championed him as a NASA astronaut candidate. But he wasn’t picked. The trip made Dwight the record-holder for being oldest person in space.
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International Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Karim Khan said Monday that he believes Netayahu, his defense minister Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel. The prosecutor must request the warrants from a pre-trial panel of three judges, who take on average two months to consider the evidence and determine if the proceedings can move forward
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