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Details: Written by Annie Heck; Published: 08 June 2022

Dr. Jayathi Murthy

Jayathi Y. Murthy, a national leader in higher education engineering teaching, research and service, and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, has been appointed Oregon State University’s next president.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 June 2022

Blood donors needed ahead of summer break, when donations typically decline

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 June 2022

This year Washington County is celebrating Juneteenth with a board proclamation Tuesday, June 7, 10 a.m. It can be viewed on YouTube

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 June 2022

This will support community, campus and tribal-based non-profit organizations assisting people at some of their hardest moments after domestic or sexual violence and child abuse

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 07 June 2022

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Hospital officials in Washington are warning that facilities are heading toward another COVID-19 case peak amid high spread in the community.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 06 June 2022

She was also the first Black woman to study law and earn a law degree from Fordham University!

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 June 2022

Wallowa Lake State Park

Each year on the first Saturday in June, folks across the country celebrate State Parks Day, an opportunity to the honor nation’s beautiful natural spaces preserved for adventure and recreation.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 June 2022

Allan Lazo

Lazo has been a long-time community advocate for civil rights and social justice, especially in the areas of housing, homelessness, and racial equity.

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

The workshop runs from June 20 to July 1, and will focus on how to use the power of multimedia journalism to cover health and wellness in underserved communities.

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.

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