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Vancouver library board removes ‘equitable access’ from strategic plan

The Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries board removed references to equity from the district’s strategic plan at a contentious meeting Monday night. A board member resigned after the vote, which followed a heated debate over intellectual freedom at a time when “diversity, equity and inclusion” policies have come under...
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Police searching for missing 12-year-old last seen in Gresham

GRESHAM, Ore. (KPTV) - Gresham Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen leaving his home Tuesday evening. Police say Caleb Paris left his home on NE Hogan Drive near NE Division at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Paris is described as 5′10″ and 240 pounds...
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City’s decision to allow DQ drive-thru appealed

A dilly of a zoning dispute has reached a new stage with an appeal of a proposed Dairy Queen drive-thru in the Mount Tabor neighborhood. A neighbor, Robert Galanakis, on Jan. 12 filed an appeal of Portland Permitting & Development’s decision to allow a drive-thru facility to be built at 5605 S.E. Division St.
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Wanted suspect arrested in Washington

Billy Dean Gregory, 55, was arrested on charges of theft and making a false statement to a public servant in Clark county.
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Two Gunfire Incidents Reported in Gresham Monday Night; One Confirmed Shooting Under Investigation

Gresham, OR. — Officers with the Gresham Police Department responded to two separate reports of gunfire Monday evening, one of which was confirmed as a shooting that caused property damage. The first incident, Case #26-3925, occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 18500 block of SE Yamhill Circle. Officers were...
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Former Preschool for All director threatens lawsuit against Multnomah County for alleged discrimination, retaliation

Multnomah County’s former Preschool for All director who resigned under a cloud of controversy over the summer is poised to sue the county for alleged discrimination and retaliation leading up to her departure. Leslee Barnes, who is Black, accused the county of treating her differently than white male managers...
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Step Inside Oregon’s Most Spine-Chilling Horror-Themed Bar

Portland, Oregon, has always been known for its quirky, creative spirit, but one venue takes that eccentricity to a whole new level of spooky sophistication. Tucked inside a historic 1886 building in downtown Portland, Raven’s Manor transforms the typical bar experience into a year-round haunted adventure that would...
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Nike lays off 775 at U.S. distribution centers; Oregon jobs unfazed

Nike will cut 775 positions as it consolidates its U.S. distribution operations, though Oregon jobs appear to not be on the chopping block. The Beaverton-headquartered sportswear giant announced Monday, Dec. 26, that the job eliminations will impact operations in Tennessee and Mississippi, the Oregonian reported....
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Old Town Hotel Snags Michelin Vet for Rooftop Tacos and Secret Bar

Portland’s pop-up king of tacos and mariscos is going legit hotel. Adán Fausto, the Portland chef behind Tacos Con Onda and Mariscos con Onda, has been named executive chef at The Hoxton’s Portland hotel and will take over the menus at rooftop taqueria Tope and basement speakeasy 2NW5. He is slated to debut the new...
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Councilors call for Mayor Wilson to take ‘urgent action’ against owner of Portland ICE...

Morillo and Green have pushed the mayor to investigate the facility after federal agents deployed tear gas during a protest.

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