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McDaniel High Celebrated

McDaniel High Celebrated
Sep 7, 2021, 3:25 p.m.
A Hero’s Welcome

A Hero’s Welcome
Aug 17, 2021, 5:11 p.m.
Jefferson football back to business

Jefferson football back to business
Sep 7, 2021, 4:47 p.m.
Portland Observer’s 50 Years

Portland Observer’s 50 Years
Nov 18, 2020, 8:59 a.m.
The Portland Observer: Did you Know?

The Portland Observer: Did you Know?
Nov 18, 2020, 8:55 a.m.

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Derek Chauvin (from left), J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, the former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights, are pictured in photos from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota.

George Floyd Officers Arraigned

September 14, 2021 | 11:44 a.m.

Long-time winning football coach and youth leader Anthony Stoudamire (center) is back as coach of the Jefferson High School football team, flanked by two of the team’s pivotal players awaiting Friday’s home opener, Demos quarterback Dondrae Fair (left) and senior defensive safety Trejon Williams.

Jefferson football back to business

September 7, 2021 | 4:47 p.m.

The Albina Library has moved back to its historic home at 216 N.E. Knott St. Photo courtesy Multnomah County Library system.

Back to its Roots

September 7, 2021 | 3:48 p.m.

Portland attorney Ernie Warren will review wrongful convictions and prison sentences as head of a new Justice Integrity Unit in the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office.

Warren Hired for Justice Integrity

September 7, 2021 | 3:33 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment

Long-time winning football coach and youth leader Anthony Stoudamire (center) is back as coach of the Jefferson High School football team, flanked by two of the team’s pivotal players awaiting Friday’s home opener, Demos quarterback Dondrae Fair (left) and senior defensive safety Trejon Williams.

Jefferson football back to business

September 7, 2021 | 4:47 p.m.

The Albina Library has moved back to its historic home at 216 N.E. Knott St. Photo courtesy Multnomah County Library system.

Back to its Roots

September 7, 2021 | 3:48 p.m.

Promotional materials announce the release of the Albina Soul Walk, self-guided audio tour exploring Albina’s musical culture of the 1960s-1980s. Presented by Albina Music Trust and available on a mobile application, the tour features rare local music interspersed with oral history accounts from musicians of the time.

Where Jazz and Soul Lived

August 17, 2021 | 5:06 p.m.

Challenging Conventional Thinking

August 11, 2021 | 10:13 a.m.

Metro

Portland Public Schools celebrates the reopening of Leodis McDaniel High School, a fully modernized 21-century learning environment for the former Madison High School campus in northeast Portland. Historical photo of Mr. McDaniel is on right.

McDaniel High Celebrated

September 7, 2021 | 3:25 p.m.

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can seem overwhelming. The first step is to learn more about the condition so you can be prepared. Photo courtesy OHSU website.

Caring for Someone with Dementia

September 7, 2021 | 10:59 a.m.

Multnomah County is offering gift cards ranging from $50 to $150 for people to get vaccinated for the coronavirus at any county vaccination site. Everyone 12 and over can get a Visa gift card as long as they are available.

Cash Incentives for Vaccines

August 17, 2021 | 5:23 p.m.

COVID-19 vaccines will be available during the Black community-led Soul 2 Soul event, coming Saturday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Lloyd Center Regal Cinemas Parking Lot. Other resources to help with rent, food, college and more will also be featured. (Photo from soul2soulpdx.com)

Soul 2 Soul on Black Resilience

August 17, 2021 | 4:11 p.m.

Law & Justice

Derek Chauvin (from left), J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, the former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights, are pictured in photos from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota.

George Floyd Officers Arraigned

September 14, 2021 | 11:44 a.m.

Portland attorney Ernie Warren will review wrongful convictions and prison sentences as head of a new Justice Integrity Unit in the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office.

Warren Hired for Justice Integrity

September 7, 2021 | 3:33 p.m.

Workers from the Nabisco plant in northeast Portland go on strike. Photo from Portland Jobs for Justice Facebook page.

Minority Lawmakers Support Strikers

August 26, 2021 | 12:11 p.m.

A shooting Sunday at the Mingle Lounge left one man dead. The hip hop and R&B venue is located at 322 N.W. Everett St. in Old Town/Chinatown. Photo from Mingle Lounge Facebook page.

Nightclub Shooter Turns Himself In

August 25, 2021 | 10:25 a.m.

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