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Details: Written by Melody Finnemore, The Daily Journal Oregon; Published: 10 June 2021

Bernie Foster

On May 26, The Skanner was honored for playing "a pivotal role in many projects and initiatives, and has been a resource for contractors and public agencies to inform people of color about contracting opportunities."

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 June 2021

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The County has approved 38 organizations as eligible to partner with the County as providers of Supportive Housing Services.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 June 2021

De La Salle North Catholic High School (DLSNC) has announced the appointment of Ms. Erin Reid as its next principal.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 08 June 2021

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Licensed marijuana stores in Washington state can offer free joints to promote on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinics, officials said Monday.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 June 2021

Darren Lockett

On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 1:05 a.m., Portland Police responded to a report of someone shot in the street near Southeast 132nd Avenue and Southeast Center Street.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 June 2021

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.

Merkley said about the legislation, “It is popular because Americans love the vision of government of, by, and for the People"

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

Cat and Kitten Intake Center reopens to receive 68 cats and kittens

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 June 2021

The Report on the Alternative Response Study found that 9.4 percent of calls handled by Tacoma patrol officers per year — about 7,829 — could be diverted to a civilian response group

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 June 2021

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American Heart Association’s EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ applications now open

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 03 June 2021

Oregon would adopt one of the country’s most ambitious timelines for eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from its power grid under a bill being considered by the Legislature this year.

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