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May 31, 20202 min read
Director Fired for Jobless Benefits Delays
Governor takes action as department struggles with record claims The Oregon Employment Department building at the state capital in Salem....
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May 27, 20202 min read
Portland NAACP to Lead Police Protest
Leader calls for taking a stand after Minneapolis death Michael Leighton NAACP logo. The Portland NAACP announced Thursday it would lead...
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May 19, 20202 min read
Geneva’s Closed for Good
Legacy business a victim of COVID-19 Michael Leighton Paul Knauls (left) and Paul Knauls Jr., owners of Geneva’s Shear Perfection, a...
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May 19, 20201 min read
$8.5 Million Provided for Rent Relief
Needs-based formula guides allocations Ankeny Woods is an affordable housing complex in outer southeast Portland operated by Human...
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May 10, 20201 min read
Got COVID-19 Symptoms? Test ASAP
New guidelines issued to slow virus spread A coronavirus rendering from the CDC Anyone who develops symptoms of the new coronavirus...
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Apr 26, 20201 min read
Cash Assistance Depleted after 17 Minutes
Help for households suffering lost income The city of Portland opened an emergency cash assistance program on Monday to help households...
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Apr 21, 20204 min read
Grassroots Micro Lender Responds to Crisis
Nonprofit has experience helping very small businesses Adam Cherkaoui, the owner of Taste of Casablanca, found himself shuttering his...
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Mar 29, 20202 min read
Oregon Disaster Declaration
Governor says state far from having needs met (AP) -- President Donald Trump Sunday approved a major disaster declaration for Oregon due...
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Mar 26, 20205 min read
Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety
Mental health director has some tips Ebony Clarke (right), director of the Multnomah County Mental Health and Addiction Services...
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