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Details: Written by The Skanner News Staff and Wire Reports; Published: 16 May 2018

Susheela Jayapal, a candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner District 2, claimed an historic victory Tuesday as the first south Asian to be elected in the state of Oregon

Winning candidate will be the first woman of color to serve on Portland’s city council

Details: Written by GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated Press; Published: 14 May 2018

(AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Applications for state licenses to grow hemp — marijuana's non-intoxicating cousin — have increased more than twentyfold since 2015

Details: Written by Portland Thorns release; Published: 13 May 2018

Team president says, "The team is so proud to be part of an event that has long been an important part of our community."

Details: Written by Christen McCurdy; Published: 10 May 2018

State of Housing report shows most renters of color can’t afford to live anywhere in the city

Details: Written by Christen McCurdy; Published: 10 May 2018

Photo courtesy of Multnomah County

Local campaign is part of a national movement to reunite families and end money bail

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 May 2018

Portland Meet Portland’s executive director Manuel Padilla is host of a podcast series in partnership with Portland Art Museum and IRCO’s RISE Program at David Douglas High School. (Courtesy of Portland Meet Portland)

The three-part podcast asks immigrant students to reflect on the work of photographer Fazal Sheikh, currently on display at the Portland Art Museum

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 May 2018

Dr. Jacobs will be OHSU's first African American president

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 May 2018

(Courtesy of NW Pilot Project)

A new initiative from the Northwest Pilot Project is providing monthly rent subsidies to 45 very low-income seniors, with the hope of expanding the program