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Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 22 May 2020

Ken Ward is the "Reluctant Radical" in his documentary (screenshot from trailer)

A train derailment in North Portland Tuesday morning resulted in no injuries, but damaged a Lombard Street overpass. It also served as a reminder of the safety hazards of living alongside railways.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 21 May 2020

Jefferson High principal Margaret Calvert poses for a photo with a Class of 2019 graduate. (photo courtesy PPS)

Internet connectivity, social isolation undermine student success

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 21 May 2020

Voters voted not to vote on backhoes anymore in Baker City, Ore. (photo courtesy of Tom Fisk/Baker City Public Works Department)

The race for the Democratic nomination to be Oregon secretary of state — the second-highest statewide office — remains too early to call between front-runners Sens. Shemia Fagan and Mark Hass

Midterm Election 2020

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 20 May 2020

Republican Jo Rae Perkins will face Democratic incumbent Sen. Jeff Merkley (pictured).

In the Republican Senate primary, Jo Rae Perkins won. Perkins will face Democratic incumbent Sen. Jeff Merkley.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 May 2020

Winning more than 50% of the vote, Carmen Rubio will be Portland's first Latinx commissioner.

Mayor Ted Wheeler has yet to reach the required 50% of the vote, which means he will likely runoff against Sarah Iannarone in November.

Details: Written by GILLIAN FLACCUS and ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 19 May 2020

In this March 16, 2020, file photo, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown speaks at a news conference in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus, File)

A Baker County overturned Gov. Brown's coronavirus restrictions Monday. Later the same day, the Oregon Supreme Court halted the rural judge's order

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 May 2020

To apply for rent assistance contact your local Community Action Agency, or call 211 for assistance.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 May 2020

NNPA’s Sr. Correspondent Stacy Brown interviews The Skanner's publisher Bernie Foster today along with 3 other iconic publishers. The video will livestream starting at 10:00 a.m. (PT) this morning.