# law & justice (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover law & justice. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Death Finally Reaches Court](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/tupac-shakur-s-1996-death-finally-reaches-court) _2026-08-21 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Nearly three decades later, the case begins Rapper Tupac Shakur attends a voter registration event in South Central Los Angeles, Aug. 15, 1996. (AP Photo/Frank Wiese, File) (AP) - Tupac Shakur fans arrived at a Las Vegas courthouse Monday for opening statements in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the legendary rapper’s killing, the start of weeks of testimony revisiting what happened on… ## [There’s a New Coach in Town!](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/there-s-a-new-coach-in-town) _2026-08-21 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ MHCC Names Lucas Hunter as the New MHCC Baseball Head Coach Lucas Hunter, New MHCC Baseball Head Coach Mt. Hood Community College has named Lucas Hunter as the eighth head baseball coach in the 58-year history of the Saints program. Hunter succeeds Korey Kier, who led MHCC Baseball since 2022. A Portland native and Central Catholic High School graduate, Hunter brings extensive baseball experience,… ## [Beloved MLK Center Leader Hosts Final Senior Photo Shoot Before Retirement](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/beloved-mlk-center-leader-hosts-final-senior-photo-shoot-before-retirement) _2026-08-21 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Annual Tradition Celebrated Older Adults Dressed in Their Finest Attire David Lomax After more than two decades of leading Meals on Wheels People’s Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Northeast Portland, Program Manager David Lomax will retire at the end of August. As he prepares to begin his next chapter, he recently hosted one final Senior Photo Shoot, an annual tradition he created in 2015 after… ## [Project-Based Voucher Waitlists Open September 9](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/project-based-voucher-waitlists-open-september-9) _2026-08-21 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Affordable Rental Assistance to Eligible Households Photo courtesy of Home Forward. Home Forward will begin accepting applications for four Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program waitlists at 9 a.m. on September 9. The application period will remain open through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 21. The Project-Based Voucher program provides deeply affordable rental assistance to eligible households… ## [Five-Week I-5 Closure Starts Sept. 11](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/five-week-i-5-closure-starts-sept-11) _2026-08-21 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Central Portland Drivers Should Plan Ahead Moda Center and Freeway (Photo: Oregon Department of Transportation) Less than a month remains until the extended closure of southbound Interstate 5 in the Rose Quarter begins. Southbound I-5 will close as part of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project starting Friday, Sept. 11, for up to five weeks. Crews will repair and reinforce weak areas, replace… ## [REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/request-for-proposals) _2026-08-18 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Engineering On-Call Services RFP 4635 Metro, a metropolitan service district organized under the laws of the State of Oregon and the Metro Charter, located at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, is requesting proposals for Engineering On-Call Services: MEPF, Civil, Acoustic Engineering/Consulting. Proposals are due no later than 2:00 p.m., September 10, 2026, at BidLocker… ## [Juicy news: Zoo celebrates Watermelon Day](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/juicy-news-zoo-celebrates-watermelon-day) _2026-08-06 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Fresh melons provide fun and enrichment for animals big and small Jozi, a member of the zoo’s rhino family, is especially known for her unique watermelon-squishing skills. Photo by Michael Durham, courtesy of Oregon Zoo. Best squishes! August 3 was National Watermelon Day, and the animals at the Oregon Zoo are enjoying the day in crunchy style. From elephants to orangutans, a variety of zoo… ## [Growing a Leader Through Community Engagement](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/growing-a-leader-through-community-engagement) _2026-08-06 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ OES Student Finds Her Voice Through Her Mentor Jayda Boston and Maria Mclvor. (Photo Credit: Mitch Forness, OES photographer) Jayda Boston didn't arrive at OES knowing she wanted to make community engagement a central part of her life. That commitment took shape over several years through conversations with nonprofit leaders, student-led fundraisers, and countless opportunities to learn how… ## [Students Recognized at National History Day Contest](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/students-recognized-at-national-history-day-contest) _2026-08-06 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Students showcase research and storytelling skills on a national stage Equality in History Winners (Credit-Laura-Wilson) Thirty-eight Oregon students traveled to the University of Maryland this summer to compete in the National History Day® (NHD®) Contest, joining nearly 3,000 students from across the United States in one of the nation's premier history education competitions. Representing 21… ## [Remembering Coach Cleatis Goodlow](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/remembering-coach-cleatis-goodlow) _2026-08-06 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Coach Cleatis Goodlow For over 50 years, Cleatis served as more than a coach. He was a mentor, father figure, and community leader for countless young athletes in North and Northeast Portland. Born in 1942 in Galesburg, Illinois, Cleatis served in the United States Navy during the 1960s before moving to Portland in the 1970s. In Portland, he began a remarkable five-decade coaching career, driven… ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AgIJEJilThVt) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [PPB Continues Investigating Sunday Morning's Deadly Multi-victim Shooting](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/ppb-continues-investigating-sunday-morning-s-deadly-multi-victim-shooting) _2026-08-06 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Police requesting additional information from the public about what took place Photo courtesy of PPB Portland police responded to reports of a shooting at a large house party attended by more than 100 people. Officers arrived about 10 minutes after the first 911 call, found a chaotic scene, and located two injured victims, one of whom received a tourniquet before being taken to the hospital. Four… ## [The Festival Shooting that Killed 3 People and Injured 4](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/the-festival-shooting-that-killed-3-people-and-injured-4) _2026-08-06 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Authorities say they believe the violence was gang-related People hold smartphone with flash light during the vigil for victims the day after a shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) (AP) — Preliminary testing showed the bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout at a crowded Seattle food festival… ## [Local Students to Receive Free Back to School Supplies](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/local-students-to-receive-free-back-to-school-supplies) _2026-08-06 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ OnPoint is matching donations during the KGW School Supply Drive Photo courtesy of OnPoint Community Credit Union OnPoint Community Credit Union will begin accepting school supply donations during the month of August to help local teachers and students. The credit union will distribute donations with the help of Schoolhouse Supplies, a local nonprofit that provides free school supplies to… ## [PF&R Responds to Commercial Fire at Former Columbia Mills Facility](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/pf-r-responds-to-commercial-fire-at-former-columbia-mills-facility) _2026-08-06 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Crews contained a four-alarm fire at the vacant Pearl District 116-year-old 8-story former warehouse on fire (Photo courtesy of PF&R) At 3:50 PM on 08/02/2026 Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a commercial fire in the 1300 Block of NW Naito Parkway in the Pearl District. The incident rose to 4th alarm assignment placing nearly 100 members of PF&R on scene addressing the emergency. Nearly 2 hours… ## [Beat the Heat, But Don’t Forget Water Safety](https://www.portlandobserver.com/post/beat-the-heat-but-don-t-forget-water-safety) _2026-08-06 · Portland Observer · The Portland Observer_ Metro offers tips for safer summer fun Life Jacket Kiosk (Courtesy Metro-RS) With temperatures rising across the region, many people are heading to lakes and rivers to cool off. Metro is issuing a reminder to practice water safety when they do so. “We want people to have fun and to enjoy this region’s natural beauty, and we also want them to stay safe,” said Metro Parks and Nature director Jon… ## [Taxing the Titans: Audio From May 19 Discussion on Propositions C and D](https://www.sfpublicpress.org/taxing-the-titans-audio-from-may-19-discussion-on-propositions-c-and-d/) _2026-05-28 · Public Press staff · “Civic” Podcast Archives - San Francisco Public Press_ The San Francisco Public Press and KALW co-hosted a live panel discussion about San Francisco’s propositions C and D, the competing business tax measures, at KALW’s gathering space at 220 Montgomery St. on May 19. The post Taxing the Titans: Audio From May 19 Discussion on Propositions C and D appeared first on San Francisco Public Press . ## [Trauma Inside San Francisco’s Women’s Jail](https://www.sfpublicpress.org/trauma-inside-san-franciscos-womens-jail/) _2026-05-13 · Sylvie Sturm · “Civic” Podcast Archives - San Francisco Public Press_ Women held in San Francisco’s county jail said they were forced to strip naked while deputies filmed them and male officers watched and laughed — allegations that have triggered lawsuits, multiple investigations and renewed scrutiny of how the jail system treats women with histories of trauma, mental illness and abuse. The post Trauma Inside San Francisco’s Women’s Jail appeared first on San… ## [Audio: A Conversation About Reproductive Health Care in the US](https://www.sfpublicpress.org/audio-a-conversation-about-reproductive-health-care-in-the-us/) _2026-03-26 · Public Press staff · “Civic” Podcast Archives - San Francisco Public Press_ Listen to the recording of our March 2 discussion with Diana Greene Foster and Mariana Horne about reproductive health care in the United States. These experts in reproductive health care access shared their perspectives on what has changed since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned Roe v. \[…\] The post Audio: A Conversation About… ## [Federal Pressure on Transgender Care Reaches San Francisco Clinics](https://www.sfpublicpress.org/federal-pressure-on-transgender-care-reaches-san-francisco-clinics/) _2026-03-16 · Sylvie Sturm · “Civic” Podcast Archives - San Francisco Public Press_ A sweeping federal campaign to curb gender-affirming care for minors is testing the limits of Washington’s authority over medicine and placing San Francisco clinics at the center of a national legal battle, leaving transgender adolescents uncertain about whether their treatment will continue. Federal policy debates about transgender health care are already affecting the San Francisco \[…\] The post… ## [Formerly Incarcerated Performers Headline Berkeley Rep’s Main Stage](https://www.sfpublicpress.org/formerly-incarcerated-performers-headline-berkeley-reps-main-stage/) _2026-01-14 · Rosie Bultman · “Civic” Podcast Archives - San Francisco Public Press_ A four-day festival of solo performances by formerly incarcerated people is coming to Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s main stage this week. The post Formerly Incarcerated Performers Headline Berkeley Rep’s Main Stage appeared first on San Francisco Public Press . ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LqDJ4Kfng8iP) _2026-01-14 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Health Experts Brace for Return of Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Youth](https://www.sfpublicpress.org/health-experts-brace-for-return-of-conversion-therapy-for-lgbtq-youth/) _2025-12-12 · Sylvie Sturm · “Civic” Podcast Archives - San Francisco Public Press_ Doctors and mental health experts across the country are warning of dire consequences as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up a case that could overturn a Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors, a practice long tied to psychological harm and elevated suicide risk among LGBTQ+ youth. The post Health Experts Brace for Return of Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Youth appeared first on San Francisco… ## [Effects of Research Funding Cuts Ripple Through San Francisco Labs, Clinics and Lives](https://www.sfpublicpress.org/effects-of-research-funding-cuts-ripple-through-san-francisco-labs-clinics-and-lives/) _2025-10-09 · Sylvie Sturm · “Civic” Podcast Archives - San Francisco Public Press_ Federal funding cuts to medical research and new rules for grants are dismantling projects at the University of California, San Francisco, and the San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center, two of the nation’s leading research hubs. The post Effects of Research Funding Cuts Ripple Through San Francisco Labs, Clinics and Lives appeared first on San Francisco Public Press . ## [Why Are So Many Older Adults Unhoused, and What Can You Do About It?](https://www.sfpublicpress.org/why-are-so-many-older-adults-unhoused-and-what-can-you-do-about-it/) _2025-10-09 · Madison Alvarado · “Civic” Podcast Archives - San Francisco Public Press_ Homelessness among older adults is on the rise in California. On Sept. 30, the Public Press moderated a discussion that examined examined why homelessness is increasing among older adults, and how San Franciscans be a part of the solution. The conversation touched on the criminalization of homelessness, the human costs of capitalism and strategies to combat this crisis. The post Why Are So Many… ## [Looming Medicaid Cuts Threaten San Francisco’s Safety Net](https://www.sfpublicpress.org/looming-medicaid-cuts-threaten-san-franciscos-safety-net/) _2025-09-05 · Sylvie Sturm · “Civic” Podcast Archives - San Francisco Public Press_ Experts warn that federal funding reductions would jeopardize in-home support, block access to care and drive more patients to ERs. The post Looming Medicaid Cuts Threaten San Francisco’s Safety Net appeared first on San Francisco Public Press . ## [Fear and Anxiety Mount Amid Social Security Administration Upheaval](https://www.sfpublicpress.org/fear-and-anxiety-mount-amid-social-security-administration-upheaval/) _2025-08-13 · Sylvie Sturm · “Civic” Podcast Archives - San Francisco Public Press_ Social Security — one of the most trusted institutions in American life — is facing an upheaval that’s alarming staff and beneficiaries. The post Fear and Anxiety Mount Amid Social Security Administration Upheaval appeared first on San Francisco Public Press .