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Mugshots and fingerprints of Billy Baggett Jr.

 

 

Special Report

The life and death of Billy Baggett

After spending most of his life in prison, Billy Baggett was released into a world he no longer understood, contending with a lifetime of trauma and coming to terms with his imminent death. Read online or download the PDF e-book.

 

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    A blue Planned Parenthood sign on the side of a building is surrounded by green leaves on a tree.

    Oregon abortion providers prepare for increased demand

    As providers are dealing with increasing numbers of out-of-state patients, rural Oregonians also face a lack of access
    By
    Melanie Henshaw
    May 25, 2022
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    A photo of the back view of a police car with it's siren lights flashing in the nighttime.

    MCSO reviews challenge coin, refuses to release findings

    Multnomah County Sheriff's Office did not confirm if the coin violated the office's policy or professional standards
    By
    K. Rambo
    May 18, 2022
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    Photo of a fenced off area at the Oregon State Penitentiary

    COVID-19 protocols, high death rates prompt concerns about Oregon Department of Corrections

    After deadliest year in recent history in Oregon prisons, a legal nonprofit was granted class action status for an ongoing lawsuit about COVID-19 protocols. The ODOC says the suit justifies their lack of transparency.
    By
    Melanie Henshaw Piper McDaniel
    May 18, 2022
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    An illustration of the portland skyline shows a mountain, bridges and building in colorful colors.

    2022 Elections | Metro President and Council

    May 7, 2022
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    A photo of the outside of Portland City Hall building.

    2022 Elections | Portland City Council and City Auditor’s race

    May 7, 2022
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    Q&As with 23 candidates running for Oregon governor

    Gubernatorial candidates answer questions on climate, housing, homelessness and more
    May 5, 2022
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    A close up of "vote by mail" envelope.

    2022 Elections | Multnomah County Board Chair, District 2 Commissioner

    May 4, 2022
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    A stack of money sits in the center of the image with a tiny red plastic house sitting atop the pile of money.

    Oregon doesn’t evaluate vast majority of tax breaks, costing billions in lost revenue

    Gov. Kate Brown says special tax treatment amplifies racial inequity
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    April 13, 2022
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    A photo of the front and back sides of the challenge coins. The coin in question is emblazoned with an illustration of the Justice Center engulfed in flames on one side, encircled by the phrases “this we’ll defend,” and “remember the Alamo.”

    Law enforcement coin related to Portland protests under review by sheriff’s office

    By
    K. Rambo
    April 13, 2022
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    Report warns of domestic terrorism risk

    Secretary of State's Office finds Oregon ranked 6th-highest in the nation for instances of domestic terrorism in 2020, urges state to act
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    April 6, 2022

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