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    A group of people standing together. One of them holds a sign that says, "Unfair Labor Practice Strike. ILWU Local 5."

    Last Month in Oregon Labor | September 2023

    Oregon labor sees at least 3 union wins, 11 new campaigns or election filings and 8 labor actions
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    October 4, 2023
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    A stack of books sits on a table. Some titles include "Heartstopper, Two Grooms on a Cake."

    Oregon libraries celebrate Banned Books Week

    The celebrations find renewed significance amid wave of censorship
    By
    Ellen Clarke
    October 4, 2023
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    Vickie Hanson among rose bushes and she is holding a framed family photo in her hands. Vickie has long brown hair that sits on her shoulders.

    Kenneth Hurley died in a Multnomah County jail last year. His sister wants justice — and answers.

    Multnomah County jails reported 9 deaths in the past 2 years, more than the prior 7 years combined. Hurley’s sister wants to know more about the circumstances surrounding her brother’s death.
    By
    Jeremiah Hayden
    October 4, 2023
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    Ted Wheeler sitting in the city council chamber. He has a nameplate in front of him and a rainbow flag next to his nameplate.

    Oregon Law Center sues city over ‘camping’ ban, judge denies temporary restraining order

    A lawsuit filed Friday argues the ordinance is objectively unreasonable, violates state law and Oregon constitution
    By
    Jeremiah Hayden
    September 29, 2023
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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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