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Written by Michell Baker, Steve Baker Colorectal Alliance

Published: 09 April 2014

 

In memory of their beloved father, family heads up One Million Strong March in Portland this Saturday

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Written by Lisa Loving

Published: 09 April 2014

 

Nationally, African Americans have a harder time finding a living donor than other groups

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Written by Helen Silvis

Published: 08 April 2014

 

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden has come to the defense of Sen. Dianne Feinstein as the fight over Congressional oversight of America’s spy agencies gets uglier

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Written by Helen Silvis

Published: 08 April 2014

 

Some states reported few changes in heroin deaths, but others pointed to heroin as a significant public health concern. 

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Written by The Skanner Staff

Published: 04 April 2014

 

Former Portland City Commissioner and Parks Director Charles Jordan championed access to the land for people of color on the national stage

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Written by Adam Hyla, Children’s Alliance

Published: 03 April 2014

 

By 2018, children of color will represent the majority of children in the United States

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Written by Helen Silvis

Published: 03 April 2014

 

As  Portland Police Bureau clamps down on nuisance misdemeanors community court staffers can expect to see a jump in the number of cases they see

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Written by Helen Silvis

Published: 02 April 2014

 

The Skanner News named Djimet Dogo, director of Africa House, our Newsmaker of the Year, for his dedication to supporting African immigrants and refugees

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Written by Lisa Baumann and Manuel Valdes, Associated Press

Published: 02 April 2014

 

As the official death toll rises to 29 in Oso mudslide, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is asking the federal government for a major disaster declaration.

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Written by David Crary, AP National Writer

Published: 01 April 2014

 

A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation calls for urgent action to bridge the racial gap between white children and children of color.