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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 June 2023

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The Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Division of ODOT confirmed that an estimated 3.5 million driver’s license and identification card files were compromised when the agency was hacked two weeks ago.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 June 2023

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The new 564 area code will be assigned to new phone numbers once no more 206 area code numbers are available.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 June 2023

Commissioners table liquor surcharge proposal

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 June 2023

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Local businesses are donating up to 100% of the weekend’s proceeds to support the Black Resilience Fund during the annual celebration of Black liberation.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 June 2023

HB 2038 closes a longstanding loophole that allowed some politicians to shield the sources of their income from public disclosure

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 June 2023

Karla Malacon

Malacon’s innovative approach and dedication to the council’s mission to, “Foster an environment that develops equitable opportunities, creating economic value” makes her the right person for this role.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 June 2023

Portland Culture & Livability Commissioner Dan Ryan

Commissioner Dan Ryan announces Minority contractor for project

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 07 June 2023

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The Redmond Police Department says the raccoon and the sign were found Monday and named both Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch and Redmond City Councilor Clifford Evelyn, who is Black.

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

For over 15 years, I have traversed Portland's bureaucratic quagmire attempting to determine which bureau is responsible for maintenance, and all deny responsibility

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

These iconic women will not only grace the parade but also hold the esteemed position of Grand Marshals.

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