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

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WIC is also open to fathers, stepparents, grandparents and foster parents---anyone with a child under 5 who qualifies.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 31 May 2022

A man was arraigned in court for allegedly placing a white-supremacist, neo-Nazi sticker near an immigrant community center in east Portland, and police said more than a dozen guns were found during a search of his car and residence.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 31 May 2022

The commission consists of nine volunteer members who serve four-year terms. Applications are due by noon on Tuesday June 7, 2022.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 May 2022

Ernest J. Gaines (Photo/Baton Rouge Area Foundation)

August 15 submissions deadline for $15,000 prize

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 May 2022

CityFair on the waterfront opens Friday, May 27

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

(Photo courtesy of Architectural Heritage Center/Intisar Abioto)

Through portraits of Black Portlanders in their homes, at work, in creativity, and at worship, the exhibit captures places of architectural, cultural, and historical significance to the city's Black community.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 May 2022

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Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is warning the people of Oregon to be on the lookout for Jif brand peanut butter that may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 May 2022

Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation

First-ever East Portland Summer Arts Festival on tap for Ventura Park

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 May 2022

(Photo Courtesy of Oregon Community Foundation)

'Climate Change & Healthy Habitats’ will support 16 Climate Action/Environmental Justice Groups with $216,500 in new funding

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 May 2022

PassinArt: A Theatre Company, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala Saturday night, May 14, at Colwood Golf Center.

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