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

Seattle Central Library

All branches will now open at noon on Sundays

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

The City of Portland and the Portland Police Association (PPA) jointly filed a declaration of impasse with the Employment Relations Board (ERB)

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

(Photo: courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation)

Participation may lead to college scholarships

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

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum

The civil investigation requested Wednesday by Governor Kotek will be delayed until the completion of the criminal investigation.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 February 2023

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Saturday, February 11 – Tuesday, February 14, 2023 the Oregon Historical Society is free and open to the public

Details: Written by Chris Branam, OSU; Published: 10 February 2023

Classroom seed-starting kit (Photo/OSU)

Individuals and households, schools and groups can now sign up to receive an individual/household seed kit

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 February 2023

The Early Literacy Success Initiative would give educators the tools they need to ensure children’s literacy needs are met, setting students up for long term success in and outside of the classroom

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 February 2023

(Photo/ Tim Mossholder)

This new program will further help businesses and individuals recover and thrive as the region continues to emerge from the economic slowdown of the last three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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'Timescape' submissions due March 15

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

Sen. Jeff Merkley

If there’s one takeaway tonight that will stick with me, it’s how much stronger our country can be when our leaders focus on working together to lift everyone up instead of sowing division and trying to tear each other down.

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