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Oregon BIPOC Caucus

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

The City of Portland’s proposed budget would divert funding from the Diversity and Civic Leadership programs

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 April 2023

Multnomah County voters will get their ballots no later than May 2, if not earlier.

Due to a ballot proofing error ballots have been reprinted and will be mailed a few days later than anticipated.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 April 2023

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Construction will modernize space while maintaining historic Carnegie building

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 27 April 2023

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The new team will play at the University of Portland's Chiles Center. The name of the team, as well as a coaching staff, were not immediately announced.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 April 2023

FILE - Bernie Moreno is acknowledged at a rally with former President Donald Trump at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, on April 23, 2022, in Delaware, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana, File)

“We are appalled, but not surprised, to see reasserted white supremacist ideals continued by the propaganda campaign that made the Confederacy infamous."

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 April 2023

At the request of local leaders across the state, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2095 with bipartisan support.

ballots

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 April 2023

Voters will still have at least two weeks to make decisions and return their ballots in time for the May 16 election deadline to drop off or postmark a ballot. (photo courtesy Multnomah County)

Due to a ballot proofing error ballots will need to be reprinted and will be mailed a few days later than anticipated.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 April 2023

Former Oregon Governors Barbara Roberts and Kate Brown (Photo by Antonio Harris)

The crowd of approximately 300 people recognized the accomplishments of former Governor Kate Brown, and her work toward granting full pardons to Black Oregonians who, after release from prison, made transformative changes in their lives.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 April 2023

Eight Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo

Photojournalism project shined light on underexposed Black rodeo culture; expands to include its own event

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 April 2023

Portrait of Dr. Yazzie (Photo courtesy City of Portland)

The Training Dean will facilitate the design, development, and delivery of training programs for the Portland Police Bureau’s Training Division.

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