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    A black silhouette cityscape of Portland in the foreground. In the background is silver tin foil.

    Multnomah County commissioners halt harm reduction pilot program

    After public outcry, Multnomah County Commissioners paused a new pilot program that would distribute safe smoking supplies, including foil and straws
    By
    Jeremiah Hayden
    July 19, 2023
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    Oregon State Capitol building with blue sky in the background.

    Oregon’s legislative session adjourns

    Legislative session ends with a mixed bag on housing issues as human toll continues
    By
    Tom Henderson
    July 12, 2023
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    A wooden sign says "Welcome to the community of Grand Ronde"

    Tribes receive first-time funding to assist homeowners

    Oregon Housing and Community Services awards grants to tribes for homebuying, improvements
    By
    Melanie Henshaw
    July 12, 2023
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    A rounded rectangular border frames an image of a tent beneath a red prohibited sign.

    Portland’s daytime camping ban lacks concrete plans, procedures

    Vague communication from city causes concern among homeless Portlanders and service providers
    By
    Jeremiah Hayden
    July 12, 2023
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    Trans people face systemic hurdles when changing legal ID

    Name and gender changes take months to complete and cost over $500
    By
    Miles Silvey
    July 5, 2023
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    A group of people holds signs as part of "Picket to Win It." Their signs say, "what power? union power, union strong, we make oregon work."

    Last month in Oregon labor | June 2023

    Oregon workplaces see 2 union wins, 4 filings and 12 labor actions
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    July 5, 2023
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    Portland Police Bureau vehicle parked on street

    Recent settlements against Portland police surpass $6.7 million

    The city paid for 218 bodily injury and property damage claims against police since 2020
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    June 28, 2023
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    Image of the Supreme Court of the United States building and a silhouette of a four-person family on the steps of the building.

    Supreme Court upholds Indian Child Welfare Act

    Native nations, people across Turtle Island celebrate Supreme Court ruling upholding ICWA
    By
    Melanie Henshaw
    June 28, 2023
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    In the foreground a sign that says "Magic Tavern open" with an illustration of a woman has a pink "X" across the sign. To the right of the sign, a person holds a megaphone and is speaking into it.

    Magic Tavern dancers striking to be second unionized club in US

    Dancers at the Portland strip club calling attention to conditions they describe as unsafe and hostile
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    June 21, 2023
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    A side view of a Portland Police Bureau vehicle. Text on the side of the car says, "Supervisor. Portland Police. Sworn to protect. Dedicated to serve." with an illustration of a rose.

    PPB unfairly rejected 49 victim visa applications, report finds

    The Portland Ombudsman’s office says U visa program needs policy and training updates
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    June 21, 2023

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