The Portland Observer

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Hardesty First for Runoff; Ryan Re-Elected

Hardesty First for Runoff; Ryan Re-Elected
May 18, 2022, 10:27 a.m.
New Leader in Housing Crisis

New Leader in Housing Crisis
May 17, 2022, 2:17 p.m.
Racism, Conspiracies Fueled Massacre

Racism, Conspiracies Fueled Massacre
May 17, 2022, 10:23 a.m.
Jefferson’s Future in Discussion

Jefferson’s Future in Discussion
May 17, 2022, 1:40 p.m.
A Legacy Honored

A Legacy Honored
May 3, 2022, 4:57 p.m.

Latest News

Jeffry Mori draws support from the Vancouver NAACP for his appointment as Vancouver’s next police chief.

Support for Vancouver’s New Police Chief

May 19, 2022 | 11:28 a.m.

Portland City Commissioners Dan Ryan and Jo Ann Hardesty

Hardesty First for Runoff; Ryan Re-Elected

May 18, 2022 | 10:27 a.m.

Ivory N. Mathews, the new executive director for Home Forward (upper left), addresses the housing crisis during a meeting in Portland this month with President Biden’s Housing Secretary, Marcia Fudge (center, head table), and other local officials, including members of Oregon’s congressional delegation.

New Leader in Housing Crisis

May 17, 2022 | 2:17 p.m.

The elite Jefferson Dancers of the nationally known dance department at Jefferson High School. The school district is taking public comments on a new master plan for the school, the first step in renovating the most prominent school in Portland’s Black community.

Jefferson’s Future in Discussion

May 17, 2022 | 1:40 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment

The June 3-5 weekend will bring the next My Peoples Market, an event that focuses on culture and community with a collection of ethnically diverse vendors, food and beverage providers, entertainment and more. Sponsored by Prosper Portland, the roving market will next take place at the Workshop Blocks,1125 S.E. Water Ave. Mark your calendars and watch for updates at mypeoplesmarket.com.

My People’s Market Coming

May 17, 2022 | 10:22 a.m.

Dealing with the Truth

May 11, 2022 | 9:39 a.m.

Isaiah Sims plays the role of Joe in Vanport the Musical, showing May 20 through June 5 in collaboration with Northwest Children’s Theater.

Vanport the Musical

May 9, 2022 | 12:36 p.m.

Portland composer Damien Geter examines the impact of 400 years of racial violence against Black Americans in his original work “An African American Requiem.”

An African American Requiem

May 3, 2022 | 1:57 p.m.

Metro

Portland City Commissioners Dan Ryan and Jo Ann Hardesty

Hardesty First for Runoff; Ryan Re-Elected

May 18, 2022 | 10:27 a.m.

Ivory N. Mathews, the new executive director for Home Forward (upper left), addresses the housing crisis during a meeting in Portland this month with President Biden’s Housing Secretary, Marcia Fudge (center, head table), and other local officials, including members of Oregon’s congressional delegation.

New Leader in Housing Crisis

May 17, 2022 | 2:17 p.m.

The grand opening of Crescent Court Apartments brings 138 new affordable housing units for low and very low-income families to Southeast 115th and Division. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland also plans a new 1,700 square foot club at the site, providing a safe and positive place for neighborhood kids and after-school activities.

Crescent Court to Serve Families

May 17, 2022 | 10:10 a.m.

Rep. Tawna Sanchez is recognized for her work ending the stigma of addiction and giving back to the community in meaningful ways, receiving the annual Freedom Award from Fora Health, formerly known as De Paul Treatment Centers. Sanchez represents inner north and northeast Portland in the Oregon Legislature.

Ending Stigma of Addiction

May 16, 2022 | 4:42 p.m.

Law & Justice

Jeffry Mori draws support from the Vancouver NAACP for his appointment as Vancouver’s next police chief.

Support for Vancouver’s New Police Chief

May 19, 2022 | 11:28 a.m.

Wayne Jones holds his son Donell, while speaking during an interview with The Associated Press about his mother Celestine Chaney, who was killed in Saturday's shooting at a supermarket, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP photo)

Racism, Conspiracies Fueled Massacre

May 17, 2022 | 10:23 a.m.

Carl Macpherson, the Portland-based executive director of Metropolitan Public Defender, says his firm of 90 public defenders recently stopped taking certain types of new criminal cases for a month because they had so many cases that the attorneys were violating their ethical obligations to clients.

Oregon Public Defender System Sued

May 17, 2022 | 10:20 a.m.

Pictures captured from surveillance cameras shows the person who used accelerant to start a fire last Tuesday, May 3 at the Muslim Community Center of Portland, located at 5325 N Vancouver Ave. Police on Saturday, identified the man as Michael E. Bivins, 34, of Portland and arrested him in the case; and also charging him with recent attacks at two synagogues in Portland.

Muslim Center Arson Arrest

May 9, 2022 | 11:07 a.m.

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