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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 April 2022

The closure begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 30 and reopens on Sunday, May 1 by 4 p.m.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 April 2022

Teressa Raiford receives Drum Major for Justice award from The Skanner publisher Bernie Foser, January 2022.

The Skanner News Group’s Newsmaker of the Year award winner is Teressa Raiford

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 April 2022

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

On Thursday, April 21, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host a live telephone town hall on environmental issues facing Northwest Washington and efforts to fight climate change.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 April 2022

Teenage climate activists will be protesting, holding signs, singing songs, and listening to speeches outside Harriet Tubman Middle School

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 April 2022

(Photo/ Portland Art Museum via Facebook)

The Portland Art Museum's Miller Family Free Day, is set for Sunday, April 24

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 April 2022

(Photo/ Latino Network)

The funding will support the construction of the organization’s planned new Metro Eastside facility, La Plaza Esperanza

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 April 2022

Free online event to be held April 30

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 April 2022

Senate Bill 819 may help some struggling with consequences of a felony history

Details: Written by FBI Oregon; Published: 18 April 2022

Adults posing as young girls coerce teenage boys through social media to produce sexual images and videos, then extort money from them.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 April 2022

The Farwest Virtual Stop of “Delta Authors on Tour: Voices Beyond the Pages” highlights 11 minority women authors

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As the community rebuilds, Black artists like Keyon Lovett are helping by promoting unity and hope.
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