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    The outside of a Kaiser Permanente building.

    Kaiser Permanente to outsource union work during pending pharmacy strike

    UFCW pharmacy workers filed numerous unfair labor practice claims against the health care giant since 2021
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    September 27, 2023
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    The outside of the Milagro Theatre showing some of the building and the marquee.

    The Milagro Theatre enters its 40th season

    Portland's renowned Milagro Theatre seeks to uplift Latino culture and heritage through theater
    By
    Ellen Clarke
    September 20, 2023
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    A street view of the Hollywood Theatre. The marquee says, "Black Friday, Basic Instinct."

    Viewing the past, present and future of Black-owned Portland businesses through film

    ‘Black Friday’ — an evening at the Hollywood Theatre centered around two films highlighting local Black entrepreneurs
    By
    Jeremiah Hayden
    September 20, 2023
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    Trees in the Deschutes National Forest

    US Forest Service illegally removed protections in PNW forests

    Trump’s U.S. Forest Service skirted proper channels to allow commercial sales of large old growth trees in central, Eastern Oregon, federal judge rules
    By
    Miles Silvey
    September 20, 2023
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    A photo of Dan Ryan smiling while wearing sunglasses. He is surrounded by others seated around him.

    Portland auditor investigating Zenith Energy for lobbying violations

    Public records show Zenith and its PR firm engaged public officials consistently throughout 2022 but did not file lobbying reports
    By
    Jeremiah Hayden
    September 15, 2023
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    A photo of the outside of Portland City Hall building.

    Will Portland’s charter reform change the influence of wealthy campaign donors on local elections?

    Recent redistricting, charter reform and the consolidation of campaign funds creates possibility for a wider reach of civic engagement from Portlanders
    By
    Terah Bennett
    September 7, 2023
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    Three people hold signs outside of Starbucks. The signs say, "Starbucks Breaks laws. Closed, sorry on strike. Workers on strike."

    Last Month in Oregon Labor | August 2023

    Oregon labor sees at least 6 union wins, 6 new campaigns and 8 labor actions in August
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    September 7, 2023
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    A collage of photos shows the Portland White Stag sign, the outside of Blanchet House, the outdoor sign at Rose Haven, a lantern hanging on a lamp post in Chinatown and the in-progress Ritz Carlton building.

    Gov. Tina Kotek’s downtown economic task force is missing key players, critics say

    Among those excluded from the task force are long-time homeless and public service providers. The closed-door meetings also shut out the media and the public.
    By
    Jeremiah Hayden
    September 6, 2023
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    Albina Arts Center moves forward with new ownership

    The storied Albina institution transferred to new ownership Sept. 1. New owners hope to push the arts space to new heights.
    By
    Ellen Clarke
    September 6, 2023
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    A person wearing a tank top and an apron covered in decorative pins works at the checkout line at Fang! and Salty's

    Fang! and Salty’s unionization shows bosses really can voluntarily recognize

    The independent pet and garden shops are ILWU 5’s fourth voluntary recognition in the past year
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    August 30, 2023

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