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Written by R. Dallon Adams

Published: 29 August 2019

Last week, Dr. Campt spoke with The Skanner about the fundamentals of The White Ally Toolkit. (Photo Courtesy of David Campt)  

The Skanner interviewed Dr. David Campt, who facilitates workshops to address racism and increase racial equity

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Written by Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

Published: 28 August 2019

 

Oregon Health Authority said that following the newly implemented federal rules would cause Oregon to violate its own laws on reproductive care

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Written by By Associated Press

Published: 28 August 2019

 

One of the most popular hikes in the Columbia River Gorge has reopened almost two years after it was damaged by the Eagle Creek Fire.

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Written by By Associated Press

Published: 28 August 2019

Joey Gibson 

 Patriot Prayer leader Joey Gibson has pleaded not guilty to a riot charge in connection with a May Day fight in Portland, Oregon

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Written by Gene Johnson, Associated Press

Published: 28 August 2019

In this April 12, 2018, file photo, a marijuana plant awaits transplanting at the Hollingsworth Cannabis Company near Shelton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) 

A new bill would create what some critics describe as a long-overdue "social equity" program, encouraging greater ownership of marijuana businesses by minorities, women and military veterans.

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Written by By Associated Press

Published: 27 August 2019

A grass fire seen Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 (Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP) 

A wind-driven grass fire that roared to life during rush hour in a residential neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, damaged five buildings

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Written by By Associated Press

Published: 27 August 2019

 

Grocery workers from across Oregon and southwest Washington have voted to approve a strike if negotiations with four of the region's largest supermarket chains deadlock

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Written by By Associated Press

Published: 27 August 2019

Perlia Bell, an outreach worker with JOIN, offers a tarp to Josh on a street in downtown Portland on Dec. 17, 2018. (Photo Courtesy: Multnomah County) 

Portland homeless shelter has opened with assistance from private sector donations

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Written by By Associated Press

Published: 26 August 2019

 

A tentative contract deal has been reached between Seattle Public Schools and the teachers union

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Written by By Associated Press

Published: 23 August 2019

Ted Wheeler 

Documents show that Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler's office billed city taxpayers $1,123 a night for an aide's hotel accommodations while at a conference