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Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 20 December 2013

Jazz great Thara Memory is teaching a beginning music class for students at King School. His other students have gone on to become world-famous musicians.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 20 December 2013

The American Legislative Exchange Council, which is working on a state-by-state effort to pass conservative legislation favored by corporations has targeted Oregon for 2014.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 19 December 2013

Portlander Thad Spencer got his start at Knott Street gym and rivaled Ali and Frazier in his early days.

Details: Written by Hope Yen Associated Press; Published: 19 December 2013

Hispanics and Asian-Americans say getting relief from deportations is more important for many of the 11 million immigrants here illegally than creating a pathway to U.S. citizenship.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 17 December 2013

A group led by Oregon grocery stores filed initial paperwork Monday that could lead to a ballot measure asking voters whether to privatize liquor sales.PORTLAND, Ore.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 17 December 2013

Dr. Bruce Goldberg, acting director of Cover Oregon, says the state's insurance exchange has significantly increased enrollment in private health plans to an estimated 7,500 people.

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 12 December 2013

Nelson Mandela was one of the most beloved men in modern world history. All living U.S. presidents traveled to South Africa this week to attend his funeral. Around the globe, from the most modest to the most rich and powerful, mourners are talking about Mandela’s legacy of peace, reconciliation and social justice.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 11 December 2013

Former Oregonian reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones has won a prestigious Sidney award for her radio story on racial profiling in housing.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 09 December 2013

One week Lakeitha Elliott was the Multnomah Democrats’ party chair; the next she was not. Here’s what happened….

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 09 December 2013

The Urban League of Portland’s State of Black Oregon report -- one of Oregon’s most important public resources — is crowdsourcing its next edition on Indiegogo.com.