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Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 12 February 2014

Musician SaulPaul, who wrote the hit song "Rise," was in Portland last week with a message of hope and inspiration for children and teens in the juvenile justice system.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 11 February 2014

Oregon lawmakers are considering whether to allow cities and counties to keep out, or at least delay, medical marijuana dispensaries.

Details: Written by Steven Dubois, Associated Press; Published: 11 February 2014

Students of color are less likely to take and pass advanced classes.

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 10 February 2014

Many people have heard the story of Oregon’s first heart transplant, conducted by Albert Starr, M.D. Fewer people have heard about the donor of that heart — 27-year-old Bobby Lewis Olive Sr. of Northeast Portland.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 05 February 2014

"Portland Association of Teachers upped the stakes in negotiations with Portland Public School District, by voting for a strike that could start Feb 20.

Details: Written by The National Weather Service; Published: 04 February 2014

UPDATED FORECAST: Freezing rain and hazardous road conditions forecast for Monday Feb. 10.

Details: Written by Gosia Wozniacka, Associated Press; Published: 04 February 2014

Immigration enforcement agency, ICE, seizes Cinthya Garcia-Cisneros and locks her up in Tacoma Detention Center.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 03 February 2014

PAALF leaders Tony Hopson, Maxine Fitzpatrick, Avel Gordly, Cyreena Boston and Steven Gilliam responded Monday to news that Trader Joe's has pulled out of a controversial development on N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at N.E. Alberta Street.

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 03 February 2014

After a year of leadership upheavals, KBOO Community Radio in Portland has hired two respected community organizers as co-station managers of the 45-year-old institution.