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‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin Dies at 76

‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin Dies at 76
Aug 16, 2018, 9:39 a.m.
Betting on Diversity

Betting on Diversity
Aug 15, 2018, 6 a.m.
Contractor Grows with TriMet

Contractor Grows with TriMet
Aug 15, 2018, 6 a.m.
Apprenticeships to Strengthen Middle Class

Apprenticeships to Strengthen Middle Class
Aug 15, 2018, 6 a.m.
Tracking the Hate behind Measure 105

Tracking the Hate behind Measure 105
Aug 8, 2018, 6:01 a.m.

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The undisputed “Queen of Soul,” singer Aretha Franklin, a cultural icon around the world, died this morning after a long illness at her home in Detroit.

‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin Dies at ...

August 16, 2018 | 9:39 a.m.

Sheila Warren

Parents Want Counselors Not Cops

August 15, 2018 | 3:04 p.m.

The late Obo Addy was a Ghanaian drummer and dancer who was one of the first native African musicians to bring the fusion of traditional folk music and Western pop music known as worldbeat to Europe and then to the Pacific Northwest in the late 1970s.

Obo Addy Legacy Project Farewell

August 15, 2018 | 3:01 p.m.

Young men and women, 16 to 20, become familiar with career opportunities available in the fire service as part of a cadet program offer by Portland Fire & Rescue.

Cadet Program Takes Applications

August 15, 2018 | 2:59 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment

The undisputed “Queen of Soul,” singer Aretha Franklin, a cultural icon around the world, died this morning after a long illness at her home in Detroit.

‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin Dies at ...

August 16, 2018 | 9:39 a.m.

The late Obo Addy was a Ghanaian drummer and dancer who was one of the first native African musicians to bring the fusion of traditional folk music and Western pop music known as worldbeat to Europe and then to the Pacific Northwest in the late 1970s.

Obo Addy Legacy Project Farewell

August 15, 2018 | 3:01 p.m.

Surviving an Intolerant World

August 15, 2018 | 2:49 p.m.

Ifanyi Bell, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and multimedia artist, leads a new fellowship for black Portland filmmakers at Open Signal, a community broadcast organization, as a way to increase opportunities for African Americans in the industry.

Betting on Diversity

August 15, 2018 | 6 a.m.

Metro

Sheila Warren

Parents Want Counselors Not Cops

August 15, 2018 | 3:04 p.m.

Young men and women, 16 to 20, become familiar with career opportunities available in the fire service as part of a cadet program offer by Portland Fire & Rescue.

Cadet Program Takes Applications

August 15, 2018 | 2:59 p.m.

Earnest Parker Jr.

A Career Owning and Driving Trucks

August 15, 2018 | 2:56 p.m.

Rev. Joyce M. Smith

Pastor Back at AME Zion

August 15, 2018 | 6 a.m.

Law & Justice

Sheila Warren

Parents Want Counselors Not Cops

August 15, 2018 | 3:04 p.m.

Eugene Gora

Fabricator’s Death Goes Unsolved

August 15, 2018 | 6 a.m.

Cristina Marquez points to the racism behind a ballot measure to kill Oregon’s sanctuary law.

Tracking the Hate behind Measure 105

August 8, 2018 | 6:01 a.m.

Eyo Nyong

Cold Case Reward Offered

August 1, 2018 | 10:19 a.m.

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