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MLK Dream Run Weekend

MLK Dream Run Weekend
Sep 20, 2016, 4:19 p.m.
Wrongful Death Settlement

Wrongful Death Settlement
Sep 20, 2016, 4:21 p.m.
Youth Leader Welcomed Back

Youth Leader Welcomed Back
Sep 20, 2016, 4:42 p.m.
Confronting Death Row

Confronting Death Row
Sep 20, 2016, 4:27 p.m.
Operation Overcoat Street Fair

Operation Overcoat Street Fair
Sep 20, 2016, 4:24 p.m.

Latest News

According to the Oregon High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program, heroin is the second highest threat in the area following methamphetamines, causing 16% of fatal overdoses in the state. More than 50% of those overdoses specifically occur in Portland and surrounding areas in Multnomah County.

Opioid Awareness

September 21, 2016 | 12:31 p.m.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Richard II (left) and Timon of Athens round out an excellent 11-play repertory for the 2016 season.

First-rate Plays Round Out Ashland Season

September 20, 2016 | 5:23 p.m.

Dr. Ron Daniels

In Defense of Colin Kaepernick’s ‘Stand’

September 20, 2016 | 4:50 p.m.

Dr. G. Richard Olds

Severe Case of Economic Homogeneity

September 20, 2016 | 4:49 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment

Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Richard II (left) and Timon of Athens round out an excellent 11-play repertory for the 2016 season.

First-rate Plays Round Out Ashland Season

September 20, 2016 | 5:23 p.m.

Norman Sylvester

Concert to End Gun Violence

September 20, 2016 | 4:44 p.m.

Prince

Wonder, Warfield Top Prince Tribute

September 20, 2016 | 4:35 p.m.

The Goddess by Zun Lee, one of the works depicting black culture now on exhibit at the Upfor Contemporary Art gallery at 929 N.W. Flanders.

The Soul of Black Art

September 6, 2016 | 4:51 p.m.

Metro

According to the Oregon High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program, heroin is the second highest threat in the area following methamphetamines, causing 16% of fatal overdoses in the state. More than 50% of those overdoses specifically occur in Portland and surrounding areas in Multnomah County.

Opioid Awareness

September 21, 2016 | 12:31 p.m.

Norman Sylvester

Concert to End Gun Violence

September 20, 2016 | 4:44 p.m.

Useni Eugene Perkins

Youth Leader Welcomed Back

September 20, 2016 | 4:42 p.m.

A pair of local youth experience the lasting bonds and positive interactions that are part of the experience of playing youth sports like baseball.

Baseball to Unite, Mentor and Inspire

September 20, 2016 | 4:32 p.m.

Law & Justice

Norman Sylvester

Concert to End Gun Violence

September 20, 2016 | 4:44 p.m.

Anthony Graves and Frank Thompson

Confronting Death Row

September 20, 2016 | 4:27 p.m.

Sandra Bland

Wrongful Death Settlement

September 20, 2016 | 4:21 p.m.

Surveillance video from a camera across the street the Alberta Market at Northeast Alberta and Ninth Avenue shows cars and people caught up in a shooting that police believe is gang related. The video was released by police in an attempt to solve the crime.

Camera Captures Shooting

August 30, 2016 | 5:02 p.m.

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