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Portland Police Bureau to Rescind Gang Designations and Purge the Database

About 300 names currently on the list will be purged.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Gang Designation Policy was implemented more than 20 years ago when gun and gang violence rates had escalated dramatically in the city.

Today, new processes and technologies allow police to investigate crimes in a manner that our community supports and that will not have the unintended consequences of potentially harming those who may need services and help the most.

Salem Saturday Market Kickoff 2012 is a Blooming Success

Oregon sunshine (the dry variety) was enjoyed by all!

(SALEM, Ore.) - What is your idea of a Saturday morning in spring time? In Salem, Oregon, Spring means coming outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, and maybe even turning over some soil in your own backyard.

Friends and neighbors are seen mowing their yards, planning for events under sunny skies and looking for new, intriguing products to make spring really sing.