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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 January 2022

On Sunday, Jan. 16, the St. Andrew Catholic church community will celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 9:30 a.m. mass

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 January 2022

When extremism goes unchecked, it emboldens hateful and violent activities. We call on the Oregon Department of Justice and their federal counterparts to use their full authority to address this growing threat.

Details: Written by By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press; Published: 06 January 2022

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Officials with Portland Public Schools are tightening mask and vaccination requirements for after-school events amid a surge of COVID-19 cases around the state driven by the omicron variant.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 January 2022

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TerMeer, Ph.D. is the first BIPOC person to serve in this role in SFAF’s nearly 40-year history.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 January 2022

New centerpiece park reopens in Foster-Powell neighborhood

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 January 2022

Directives available for comment include topics on public safety, medical aid, mental health, and juvenile custody

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 December 2021

Departing guests at shelters will be provided TriMet passes and cold-weather supplies

Details: Written by By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 29 December 2021

Officials from Oregon State University announced that the school will be joining the growing list of universities where students, staff and faculty will be required to get a COVID-19 booster shot.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 December 2021

Sharyll Burroughs (Photo/Briana Cerezo)

This drop-in workshop with artist and dialogue facilitator, Sharyll Burroughs, takes place on two consecutive Sundays, January 16 and 23.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 December 2021

Photo courtesy of The Genealogical Forum of Oregon

This virtual event will occur at 2:30 pm Saturday, January 15; pre-registration is required.

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