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(AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin) 

Rushing to be in compliance with executive orders that claim DEI policies are illegal, local nonprofits suffer from lack of guidance and the threat of pulled funding. 

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Shannon Singleton 

Commissioners respond to frustration among those seeking shelter services in their community.

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(AP Photo/Ryan Sun) 

The federal refugee program has been in place for decades and helps people who have escaped war, natural disaster or persecution.

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(AP Photo/Don Ryan, File) 

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday identified Susan Skjersaa, 52, and Terance Skjersaa, 57, as the couple killed.

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Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D-Beaverton) 

Portland-based legislators push to require insurance to cover doulas, lactation support, post-birth services.

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( Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP) 

Officials in Oregon’s Multnomah County, which includes Portland, extended a state of emergency through at least Thursday and said six emergency shelters would be open.

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Donna Marks, member of BCTGM Local 364. (Photo credit: Donna Marks)  

Lawmakers, picket line veterans argue in favor of SB 916, which would allow individuals involved in qualifying labor disputes to collect unemployment while waiting for a contract.

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(Photo: Augustana Lutheran Church) 

Augustana Lutheran Church is part of an interfaith network in Portland organizing to protect immigrants.

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Photo Credit: Jason Hill 

Word Is Bond partners with the 1803 Fund to explore Black identity.

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Visiting director Moussa Sène Absa. 

The Cascade Festival of African Films runs from Jan. 31 through March 1, featuring more than 20 films from 14 countries

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