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    Sign on a building that says "Multnomah County"

    2023 Elections | Multnomah County Commissioner District 3

    Albert Kaufman, Julia Brim-Edwards and Ana del Rocío all agree the county needs more housing options at more affordable prices. Where they differ is how the county should do that.
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    April 26, 2023
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    photo shows piggy bank w/ words "building our future together" on it

    Unpacking Eviction Representation for All

    Tenant legal representation is on the ballot in May
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    April 26, 2023
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    Marshall Goss Jr., Linda Mitchell-Duncan and Shiloh Day pose and smile for a photo. They are below a sign that says "come in. we are awesome"

    I Am M.O.R.E. empowers Portland youth

    The organization – with a focus on equity, trauma and social-emotional learning – sees the potential of its youth to lead
    By
    Ellen Clarke
    April 26, 2023
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    A small house made of cash is in the foreground of a dollar bill.

    Out-of-state landlords received millions from Oregon’s COVID landlord fund

    Among large landlords, data shows at least 35% of Landlord Compensation Fund money went out of state, but the state's tracking system obscures exactly how much
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    April 19, 2023
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    A photo of a "for rent" sign on a brick wall of a building

    Tenants, landlords square off over Senate Bill 611

    Amid inflation and high rent costs, Senate Bill 611 seeks to strengthen rent control, tenants rights
    By
    Tom Henderson
    April 12, 2023
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    A young child sits at a school desk with a book.

    Oregon Community Foundation funds build capacity for 30 Black-led education organizations

    These local organizations aim to build a stronger system for Black students
    By
    Ellen Clarke
    April 5, 2023
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    Injury claims from PPB’s 2020 protest response cost city of Portland over $2.8 million

    The city has settled dozens of claims and lawsuits and more are pending
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    April 5, 2023
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    A person speaks into a megaphone addressing a crowd.

    Last month in Oregon labor | March 2023

    Even more activity than in February; Oregon labor sees at least five unions win, seven workplaces file and eight labor actions
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    March 29, 2023
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    A group of people holding signs. One of the signs says, "striking for a Portland wage," "no justice no peace," and "on strike"

    Last Month in Oregon labor | February 2023

    Active month in Oregon labor sees at least two unions win elections, nine workplaces file for new unions, and at least four unions picket or go on strike
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    March 1, 2023
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    3 women are smiling and holding a large pair of scissors to cut a ribbon at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new opioid treatment clinic in Portland.

    Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde expand opioid treatment program to Portland

    Set to open to the public Feb. 21, Great Circle Recovery Clinic addresses ongoing opioid crisis
    By
    Melanie Henshaw
    February 15, 2023

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