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Vancouver man sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison for sex trafficking two girls, ages 14 and 15, from Eugene

A judge's gavel and the scales behind it are the best recognized symbols of judicial authority.

Vancouver man sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison for sex trafficking two girls, ages 14 and 15, from Eugene

One of the victims wrote a statement read in court Monday: "You did the most unspeakable thing to me that once broke me and stripped me of everything. I learned not to let it break me....I'm glad you’ll never be able to hurt another young child again."

Editorial: Public access, impact must factor into city’s return-to-office decision

Lit by nearby street lights, Portlandia has a different glow at night. Michael Lloyd/The Oregonian

Editorial: Public access, impact must factor into city’s return-to-office decision

A survey of city workers revealed significant opposition to returning to the office more than twice a week. While employees' preferences must inform the city's strategy on how much hybrid work to allow, the city must also assess how well the public is served by the current mostly-remote arrangement, the editorial board writes.