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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 October 2021

Tylia Johnson-Allen

Funds awarded at the American Heart Association’s EmPOWERED to Serve business accelerator finale

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 October 2021

The new wage will be an increase of 5.83% from the current minimum wage in the state.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 October 2021

Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)

The MORE Act would end failed federal cannabis prohibition and ensure restorative justice

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 October 2021

Bridge opening aligns with the start of Sound Transit's Link light rail service at Northgate Station

Multnomah County Cultural Coalition

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 September 2021

MCCC is led by an all volunteer board representing some of the many threads that weave Multnomah County together.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 September 2021

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The Historic Trust announces the opening of The National World War II Museum’ s traveling exhibit Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in WWII

Details: Written by By Christine Coffin; Published: 28 September 2021

Michael Eric Dyson, professor of African American studies, ethics and society at Vanderbilt University

A civil rights activist and a leader on race, religion and contemporary culture will each be featured at virtual presentations hosted by the Oregon State University

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 September 2021

Most Oregonians Receiving SNAP Will Continue to Receive Additional Emergency SNAP Benefits

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 September 2021

Free trees for all Portlanders continue Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry division’s mission to grow, preserve, and protect the city’s urban forest

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 September 2021

Today’s vote to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act comes three weeks after Texas’s radical 6-week abortion ban went into effect

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