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street racing

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

(Photo/Lucas Ludwig)

SB 615 will make Oregon streets safer by raising the maximum penalties, including fines and jail time, for individuals convicted of organizing street-racing

about-poetry

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 April 2023

Tele-Poem Telephone Line Poster

Poetry-lovers can call to hear Mojgani and other Oregon poets reading their work. The Tele-Poem line will feature a different poem each day through April 30.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 April 2023

(Photo/ Portland Public Schools)

Portland Public Schools showcased its first two electric school buses yesterday. These buses embody the district’s commitment to develop an all-electric fleet and to reach net zero emissions by 2040.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 April 2023

(Photo/ Worksystems)

Worksystems and Prosper Portland to host the Portland Youth Job Fair, set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Oregon Convention Center

about-safety

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 April 2023

Senator Kate Lieber

Senate Bill 166 increases penalties for harassment of election workers

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 April 2023

As we reflect on Dr. King's teachings, we must remember his message that ‘injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.’

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

Image © Kristen Joy Emack

Kristen Joy Emack’s ongoing photography series Cousins chronicles the gorgeous arc of childhood.

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

(Rendering/SERA Architects)

The ribbon cutting ceremony and tour will be held on Tues., April 4 at 10 a.m.

passinart

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

Photo by Owen Carey for PassinArt: A Theatre Company

Tyharra Cozier and William Earl Ray manifest the trauma of sexism and racism on Black Americans in "Seven Guitars" by August Wilson.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 31 March 2023

(Photo/ Mustafa Omar)

Some health care settings may decide to continue requiring masks even after the statewide requirement is lifted.

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