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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 April 2023

Portrait of Dr. Yazzie (Photo courtesy City of Portland)

The Training Dean will facilitate the design, development, and delivery of training programs for the Portland Police Bureau’s Training Division.

Details: Written by Congressman Earl Blumenauer; Published: 20 April 2023

Congressman Earl Blumenauer

In 1973, Oregon led the nation as the first state to decriminalize cannabis. We have continued to lead on this crucial issue for the subsequent 50 years, and it is past time for the federal government to catch up.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 April 2023

Reimagine Oregon would invest in Black Portlanders and spur economic resilience and growth

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 April 2023

Some Official Ballot Drop Sites have changed due to library construction.

Locations of five ballot drop sites will be impacted by library construction.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 April 2023

(WikiCommons)

Virtual open house begins April 17 to help identify cultural resources in and around the bi-state program area

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

Portland Metro minimum wage will be $15.45 per hour beginning July 1, 2023.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 April 2023

The Lombard Street overpass bridge carries more than 8,600 vehicles per day, including upwards of 3,100 trucks, is in poor condition and has substructure damage from a train derailment in 2020

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 April 2023

The May 16, 2023 Special District Election is coming. This election includes contests for positions on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, local school boards, community colleges, Multnomah County Education Service District, and rural fire districts and water districts, as well as local ballot measures. All registered voters in Multnomah County will receive a ballot for this election. Ballots will be mailed out beginning on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 April 2023

Frontline communities will gather virtually and in-person at Columbia City Theater in South Seattle, starting Monday, April 17, for a week of environmental and climate justice programming

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 April 2023

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Alongside the nation, last week we watched in dismay as powerful white lawmakers in the Tennessee House unleashed their vitriol and disdain of their two young Black colleagues

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