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Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 11 April 2022

Today's snowy morning in NE Portland. (Photographed by Brenton Cooper https://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_cs5/)

One inch of snow fell at Portland International Airport, setting a record

Details: Written by Skanner Advertising; Published: 07 April 2022

Robert Edward Phillips

Chair Deborah Kafoury, PBOT and Community Leaders install a memorial street sign near childhood home.

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

(Photo/ Tamarcus Brown)

While the economy continues to improve and COVID cases continue to decline, President Biden has made clear the continuing need to respond to the pandemic and its economic consequences

about-gardening

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 April 2022

(Photo courtesy Columbia Springs)

a “quick and dirty” way to test your soil is by “planting” a pair of new, cotton underwear in the site you’re curious about

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 April 2022

Adrien Bennings

Bennings is the college’s eighth president in its history dating back to 1961

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 April 2022

(Photo/Katie Moum)

Anyone can and should report suspected violations of Oregon sanctuary laws to the hotline in any language

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 01 April 2022

Commissioner Mingus Mapps

The decision comes as the city tries to figure out a more permanent solution to its housing crisis.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 31 March 2022

(Photo/ Portland Patrol via Facebook)

A joint plan by Clean & Safe and the City of Portland would transition funding of the downtown bike patrol back to the Portland Police Bureau.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 31 March 2022

(Photo/ Joan Marcus)

40 Tickets for every Portland performance will be available at $10 via digital lottery

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 31 March 2022

Andrea Bell

Agency to continue advancing goals outlined in the Statewide Housing Plan

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