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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.

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

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The settlement is being paid for alleged violations of Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 April 2022

Susannah Morgan, Oregon Food Bank CEO

Bipartisan event on May 5 focuses on healthcare challenges and hunger relief and celebrates civil-right champions, multi-racial strategic alliances, and inclusive social justice policy plans.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 April 2022

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In honor of the centennial of the Crown of Rosaria, the Portland Rose Festival will unveil a commissioned portrait by Mayfair The Artist, Thursday, April 28, 2:30 p.m.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 April 2022

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The public hearings are opportunities for community members to provide input on the proposed amendments.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 April 2022

Adrian Matejka

Bringing fresh energy to an enduring literary publication, Matejka is the first African American editor to ever lead Poetry Magazine.

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