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Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 13 May 2022

A decision that upholds the state’s decade-old law regulating marijuana use behind the wheel of a car.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 May 2022

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Basketball game features Black youth and police officers playing together

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 May 2022

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Dozens of culturally led organizations foster and lift up Black youth, to promote educational equality and Black Student Success across Oregon

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 May 2022

Christine Leon will serve as the Directorfor the Public Environment Management Office

Declaration establishes new structure to streamline the city’s work and accountability for cleaning up the city, appointing PBOT’s Christine Leon to serve as Director

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 11 May 2022

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The new system will launch on Monday, with a new website and smartphone app

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 May 2022

Award ceremony took place on May 9 at the Gibbes Museum of Art

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 May 2022

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The closure begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 and reopens on Sunday, May 22 by 4 p.m.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 May 2022

Reggae artist Shaggy

Featured entertainment includes reggae artist Shaggy, hip hop artist Nelly, R&B group TLC, and The Beach Boys among others

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 May 2022

May is National Tennis Month, and the United States Tennis Association is promoting local tennis activities families can enjoy.

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

This Portland International Raceway June 3-4 event features the return of a NASCAR national series to the Pacific Northwest for the first time in over two decades.

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