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HUD Expands Program to Help Homeowners Repair Homes
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, through its Federal Housing Administration (FHA), published a newly updated set of policies for its 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program. The changes will modernize the program and enhance its usefulness for individuals and families seeking affordable financing for renovating or rehabilitating a single-family home when purchasing or refinancing it.
Biden Says He Won’t Step Aside. But if He Does, Here’s Why Harris Is the Favorite to Replace Him
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden insists that only “the Lord Almighty” can convince him to quit the presidential race. But should he change his mind, Vice President Kamala Harris is by far the best positioned to replace him. Harris would have a head start over several...
Survey Finds Black Adults Develop Unique Coping Skills for Racism
Black adults in the United States often develop distinctive coping skills by adulthood to handle the chronic stress of racism, according to a new survey by Duke University researchers. The study, as reported by Duke Today, suggests that these coping mechanisms are not typically found in their white counterparts, highlighting the unique resilience cultivated through lived experiences of racial discrimination.
UFCW 555 Turns in Signatures for Initiative Petition 35 - United for Cannabis Workers Act
On July 5, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 delivered over 163,000 signatures to the Oregon Secretary of State for verification of IP 35, about 46,000 more than what is required to qualify for the November ballot. Once verified, the initiative turned ballot measure is expected to appear on the 2024 general election ballot statewide.
2 Men Drown in Glacier National Park Over the July 4 Holiday Weekend
WEST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Two men drowned in Glacier National Park over the July 4 holiday weekend, park officials said. A 26-year-old man from India was hiking on Avalanche Lake Trail on Saturday morning when he walked near Avalanche Creek, slipped on rocks and was caught in the cold, fast-moving water. Witnesses saw him go underwater and resurface briefly before being swept through a narrow gorge at about 8:30 a.m.
2 Men Drown in Glacier National Park Over the July 4 Holiday Weekend
A 26-year-old man from India slipped on rocks and was swept away in Avalanche Creek on Saturday morning. His body has not been recovered. And a 28-year-old man from Nepal who was not an experienced swimmer drowned in Lake McDonald near Sprague Creek Campground on Saturday evening. His body was recovered by a sheriff's dive team.
Scorched by History: Discriminatory Past Shapes Heat Waves in Minority and Low-Income Neighborhoods
NEW YORK (AP) — Ruben Berrios knows the scorching truth: When it comes to extreme heat, where you live can be a matter of life and death. The 66-year-old lives in Mott Haven, a low-income neighborhood in New York’s South Bronx, where more than 90 percent of residents are Latino or Black. Every summer, the South Bronx becomes one of the hottest parts of the city, with temperatures 8 degrees (4.5 degrees Celsius) higher than on the Upper West and East sides — lusher, majority-white neighborhoods less than a mile away.
Records Shatter as Heatwave Threatens 130 million Across U.S.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures — and is expected to shatter more from East Coast to West Coast, forecasters said. Oppressive heat and...
Records Shatter as Heatwave Threatens 130 million Across U.S.
Roughly 130 million people are under threat from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures and is expected to shatter more inot next week from the Pacific Northwest to the Mid-Alantic states and the Northeast. Forecasters say temperatures could spike above 100 degrees in Oregon, where records could be broken in cities such as Eugene, Portland and Salem
Local Photographer Announces Re-Release of Her Book
Kelly Ruthe Johnson, a nationally recognized photographer and author based in Portland, Oregon, has announced the re-release of her acclaimed children’s book, Hair Dance! Originally published in 2007, Hair Dance! is a celebration of young African-American girls embracing their natural hair. The book will be re-issued in July 2024 by Square Fish Books, and available at Powellsbooks.com.
Cascadia AIDS Project Opens Inclusive Health Care Clinic in Eliot Neighborhood
As politicized attacks on trans and reproductive medical care mount across the country, the Cascadia AIDS Project has opened a brightly colored health clinic to serve marginalized communities, regardless of insurance. The Prism Health Morris clinic (15 N. Morris St.) is located just down the street from Legacy Emanuel, in...
Multnomah County Daytime Cooling Centers Will Open Starting Noon Friday, July 5
Multnomah County will open three daytime cooling centers starting Friday, July 5, at noon, and extend hours into the evening at two large libraries — providing respite for community members as a dangerous heatwave threatens to send temperatures well over 100 degrees. Starting Friday at noon, people who don’t...
California Budgets up to $12 Million for Reparations Bills, a Milestone in Atoning for Racist Legacy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to spend up to $12 million on reparations legislation under a budget signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a milestone in the state’s efforts to atone for a legacy of racism and discrimination against Black Californians. The reparations funding in the...
Quincy Wilson Makes History as Youngest U.S. Male Track & Field Athlete to Make Olympic Team
Quincy Wilson is a 16-year-old student at Bullis School in Potomac, MD, NBC News reports. A burgeoning track & field athlete, Quincy recently ran at the Olympic trials, running an impressive 44.66 seconds on June 21st and then beating his own record two days later, clocking in at 44.59. Quincy...
Pier Pool Closed Temporarily for Major Repairs
Portland Parks & Recreation’s Pier Pool is closed temporarily due to a water line failure. The 84-year-old outdoor pool is located at N Seneca Street and N St. Johns Avenue in North Portland. A reopening date is yet to be determined pending further assessment of the needed repairs. A...
Arthur Crudup: What to Know About the Bluesman Who Wrote Elvis’s First Hit and Barely Got Paid
FRANKTOWN, Va. (AP) — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right” would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released. Rod Stewart would sing it on a chart-topping album. Led Zeppelin would play it live.
Music on Main Returns for Its 17th Year
The sun is shining, the days are getting longer, and Portland’5 has announced the return of Music on Main, the free summer concert series. This year’s lineup features an electrifying mix of talented local musicians, bringing a diverse range of musical styles to downtown Portland. From July 10...
Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care Marks One Year Anniversary
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) is celebrating its first year as one of Oregon’s newest state agencies. “This anniversary represents the first of many milestones,” said DELC Director Alyssa Chatterjee. “I’m overjoyed to see how far DELC has come. It is an honor to support young children and families across the state.”
Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care Marks One Year Anniversary
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) is celebrating its first year as one of Oregon’s newest state agencies. “This anniversary represents the first of many milestones,” said DELC Director Alyssa Chatterjee. “I’m overjoyed to see how far DELC has come. It is an honor to support young children and families across the state.”
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