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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 November 2022

As Black, Indigenous, and people of color continue to be undercapitalized and underrepresented in the creative industry, her initiatives have broken down barriers, prioritized equity, advanced fair labor practices, and shone a light on Black history through performance and art.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 November 2022

(Photo/ U.S. Forest Service via Facebook)

Forest Service-managed day use areas on National Forests and Grasslands are fee-free for everyone on Veterans Day. Also, public lands access passes are available year-round at no cost for service members, veterans, and Gold Star families.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 October 2022

(Photo/Multnomah County’s Health Birth Initiative program)

The program provides prepared, nutritious meals to pregnant members and their families for six weeks around the birth of a child—alleviating a key stressor for new parents.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 October 2022

(Photo/ Elaine Casap)

The grant will significantly expand the food bank’s ability to invest in historically underserved producers while also addressing rising food insecurity in urban, rural and remote communities

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 20 October 2022

(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian via AP)

Seattle and Portland briefly topped a list of large cities with the worst air quality in the world.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 October 2022

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OHSU’s new Gun Violence Prevention Research Center issues inaugural report

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 October 2022

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced a total of $27,167,202.82 is headed to the state of Oregon for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 October 2022

The next election in Multnomah County is the Nov. 8, 2022, General Election, which includes races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Governor, state legislative seats and more.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 17 October 2022

A wildfire fed by gusty winds and low humidity east of Vancouver, Washington, grew rapidly on Sunday, prompting authorities to order evacuations throughout the metropolitan area

Details: Written by Hunt's Services; Published: 17 October 2022

(Photo/ Erik Mclean)

Estimates suggest switching to clean energy could save the average American household $220 per year on their energy bills while protecting them from the constant price swings of fossil fuel.

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