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1. 'Going to do everything we can': Wyden visits Portland school to talk mental health in wake of hazmat incident at Benson (koin.com) — Students at Portland's McDaniel High School shared their ideas on improving youth mental health with Senator Ron Wyden, who pledged to prioritize it in the U.S. Senate. His visit follows a recent hazardous materials incident at Benson High that raised safety and mental health concerns citywide, as courts weigh whether the accused student should remain in treatment or juvenile custody.
2. Geraldine Avery, Portland's first Black police matron, remembered as a trailblazer (kgw.com) — Portlanders are remembering Geraldine Avery, the city's first Black police matron, who recently died at 103 after a groundbreaking career with the Portland Police Bureau and Multnomah County Corrections. Family, former officers, and community members recalled how she broke racial and gender barriers in local law enforcement while remaining a devoted mother, grandmother, and neighborhood pillar.
3. 24-year-old runner dies after collapsing during Portland Marathon (king5.com) — A 24-year-old runner died after collapsing near mile 20 of Sunday's Portland Marathon, despite rapid medical response from on-site staff and first responders. Organizers expressed condolences while a GoFundMe supports his wife and family, highlighting his creativity, faith, and deep connections to loved ones in the Portland community.
4. Portland's Archbishop Sample calls for 'mission renewal' in pastoral letter (angelusnews.com) — Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland is urging a "mission renewal" across the Archdiocese of Portland, calling priests and laypeople in western Oregon to deeper prayer, unity, and more intentional Catholic education. His new pastoral letter emphasizes strengthening parish life, supporting clergy, and helping families build a strong faith culture at home while responding to growing interest in the Church.
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