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Jenice Fountain (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty) 

The WMC Awards were presented to outstanding leaders and champions for women in media.

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New report finds strong support among Fortune 500 companies for workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion despite ongoing attacks. Report outlines “best practices” guide to strengthen corporate diversity across sectors.

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The 60-day public comment period is open from Sept. 20 through Nov. 18 with multiple ways to submit input including public hearings, online options, phone or mail.

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Construction will modernize space while maintaining historic Carnegie building 

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Oregonians are encouraged to register and check their registration status

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Dr. Darrell Millner's contributions to the Black community were honored Sept. 12. (Photo: Self Enhancement Inc.) 

Community Development Partners and Self Enhancement Inc. bring affordable apartments to 5050 N. Interstate Ave., marking latest milestone in Alberta Alive vision.

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Benson Polytechnic (Photo: Portland Public Schools) 

Portland Public Schools welcomes the public to a Grand Opening Celebration of the newly modernized Benson Polytechnic campus on Saturday, Sept.14,  from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the front of the school, 546 NE 12th Ave. The event will include a special ribbon cutting ceremony followed by self-guided tours of the new campus. Several Benson Tech Alumni and reunion groups will also be meeting throughout the day.

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Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum 

In a letter sent yesterday to Congress, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, who is also president of the National Association of Attorneys General ( NAAG), joined a broad, bipartisan coalition of 42 state attorneys general to urge lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms.

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Washington State Library 

The Washington State Library will return to normal public operating hours Monday after remaining partially closed for the past 11 months.

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The list of candidates is organized by position for mayor, auditor, and city council. A total of 118 candidates will appear on the ballot for the city.

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