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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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    an Oregon Humane Society van and a Southwest Airlines plane are on the tarmac. The van has 3 cats on it.

    Portlanders show up to support Maui

    Local businesses and community groups rally to fundraise for wildfire-impacted Lāhainā residents
    By
    Melanie Henshaw
    August 30, 2023
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    A crowd of young people cheering and watching a performer.

    Kidz Outside festival returns to St. Johns

    Returning community festival Kidz Outside2 seeks to build community, raise awareness — and hopefully spur action — for neglected St. Johns park
    By
    Ellen Clarke
    August 23, 2023
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    Sign at Multnomah County Justice Center

    Applications for county jail public inspections close Sept. 15

    Voters passed a jail inspection measure in 2022. The new policy allows a member of the public to accompany a city commissioner on the twice-annual visits.
    By
    Jeremiah Hayden
    August 23, 2023
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    People hold signs that say "Fair contract now!"

    PSU adjuncts prepare to take action on demands

    Adjuncts ‘overwhelmingly’ say they will participate in some form of collective action
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    August 23, 2023
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    the foreground shows an area filled with trains used to transport oil for Zenith energy. Behind the trains is a tree-filled area.

    Newly obtained records show Portland officials’ private interactions with Zenith Energy

    Zenith Energy’s fossil fuel storage and transport facility faces criticism for potential environmental dangers, particularly in the event of an earthquake.
    By
    Jeremiah Hayden
    August 23, 2023
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    A white wall with words on it says, "District Attorney. Main Reception." To the right of the text is the State of Oregon Seal.

    Multnomah County releases jail death records following DA order

    Multnomah County had only released the cause of two jail deaths prior to the order amid surge of six deaths in three months
    By
    Jeremiah Hayden K. Rambo
    August 18, 2023

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