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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 May 2023

The measure allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference for federal, statewide and legislative races starting in 2026

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 May 2023

(Image courtesy of Wreaths Across America)

Wreaths Across America Radio will be broadcasting live at Vietnam War commemoration’s event: “Welcome Home! A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans and Their Families”

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 May 2023

(Photo courtesy Oregon Community Foundation)

In a year-long engagement process, dozens of Black community leaders collaborated to help create a vision for the future Albina Arts Center

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 May 2023

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All Classical Portland moves to KOIN Tower in 2024 to Lead Urban Rejuvenation of Downtown Portland Through Music and the Arts

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Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 08 May 2023

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The 2023 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees reflect the outstanding outcomes Boys & Girls Club members can achieve when they have safe spaces, caring mentors and life-enhancing opportunities during their formative years

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 May 2023

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Festival makes slight adjustment to 2023 route

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 May 2023

The Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. annually awards college scholarships to African American/African graduating high school seniors throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 May 2023

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On April 23, 21 students from 11 high schools competed for the title of Grand Slam Champion at the annual Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 May 2023

Secretary of State Shemia Fagan delivered an emotional apology to the people of Oregon this morning. View the video.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 May 2023

Tacoma Urban League (TUL) founder Thomas Dixon, March 28, 1931 - April 26, 2023 (photo courtesy of TUL)

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