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August 18, 2021

Environment

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The Jack Fire burned more than 23,000 acres near Glide in July, leaving scorched trees and ground vegetation in its destructive path on both sides of the North Umpqua River.

Forest management not so clear cut

Conservationists and scientists say ‘clearing fuel’ may be helping clear the way for historically destructive fires
By
Jake Thomas
August 17, 2021

Housing

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Anita Dance was moved into an empty home. Sleeping on the cold floor for over a year, she’s one of around two million UK households experiencing furniture poverty.

Empty shell Britain: A family’s experience with furniture poverty

Anita Dance was moved into an empty home. Sleeping on the cold floor for over a year, she’s one of around two million UK households experiencing furniture poverty.
By
Jem Bartholomew
August 17, 2021

Opinion

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Portland City Hall

Editorial | Unity is not anonymity

When Portland City Council announced an unanimous decision to sweep Laurelhurst Park a few weeks ago, no one would go on record to talk about it
August 18, 2021

Social Justice

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The exterior of the Oregon State Hospital

Salem man held in jail 'on the idea of future crimes he might commit'

Salem man held in jail despite no criminal charges is clear violation of civil rights, attorneys say
By
Henry Brannan
August 18, 2021
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A private patrol officer and Portland Police officer patrol together downtown on Aug. 16

Clean & Safe, PBA exec quietly resigns, raising further questions about influence

Portland City Council is considering extending a controversial multimillion-dollar cleaning and security contract
By
Chris May
August 17, 2021
August 18, 2021 issue
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