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March 20, 2019

The major energy project slated for Morrow County is going to have a ripple effect — with the capacity for more battery storage than any other facility in the country. With that surge in power storage will come funds for local schools' science, technology and art programs.


March 15, 2019

The admissions bribery scheme revealed this week in a federal indictment has prompted lawmakers in Washington to consider policies that could curtail the influence of wealth in college admissions.

Issues:Education

March 13, 2019

Whether they're for standard time or daylight saving time, Oregonians are tired of changing their clocks twice every year. That's the message state senators considering a time change in Oregon received this week.


March 7, 2019

PAPER had the chance to head down to Washington DC for a media mixer with Democratic members of the House of Representatives hosted by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. While there, we spoke to numerous congresspeople — including several freshmen representatives — about their top policy priorities in this new, divided government.

Issues:Education

March 3, 2019

The Portland Womxn's March begins with a rally noon Sunday in downtown Portland with a march through nearby streets to follow.

Issues:Civil Rights

March 3, 2019

For the most part, Sunday's Portland Womxn's March & Rally for Action was an upbeat event, featuring speakers and crowds who were united in their support of progressive values and causes.

Issues:Civil Rights

March 3, 2019

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici was one of almost three dozen guest readers at Maplewood Elementary School in Portland on Read Across America Day on Friday.


March 2, 2019

About 2,000 people filled downtown Portland for the 2019 Womxn's March and Rally for Action on Sunday.

Issues:Civil Rights

March 2, 2019

Women took to the streets Sunday afternoon as part of the "Womxn's March and Rally for Action."

It was a peaceful march and many of those who attended said they were there to promote unity and gender rights.

Organizers kicked off the event with presentations, music and indigenous speakers. Lawmakers including Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici were there.

Issues:Civil Rights