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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 April 2023

The Lombard Street overpass bridge carries more than 8,600 vehicles per day, including upwards of 3,100 trucks, is in poor condition and has substructure damage from a train derailment in 2020

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 April 2023

The May 16, 2023 Special District Election is coming. This election includes contests for positions on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, local school boards, community colleges, Multnomah County Education Service District, and rural fire districts and water districts, as well as local ballot measures. All registered voters in Multnomah County will receive a ballot for this election. Ballots will be mailed out beginning on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

about-earth-day

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 April 2023

Frontline communities will gather virtually and in-person at Columbia City Theater in South Seattle, starting Monday, April 17, for a week of environmental and climate justice programming

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 April 2023

(Chris Day /The Commercial Appeal via AP)

Alongside the nation, last week we watched in dismay as powerful white lawmakers in the Tennessee House unleashed their vitriol and disdain of their two young Black colleagues

about-Hollywood-Theater

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 April 2023

(Photo/ Hollywood Theatre via Facebook)

70mm screenings on sale April 11 for members; April 12 for general public

street racing

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 April 2023

(Photo/Lucas Ludwig)

SB 615 will make Oregon streets safer by raising the maximum penalties, including fines and jail time, for individuals convicted of organizing street-racing

about-poetry

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 April 2023

Tele-Poem Telephone Line Poster

Poetry-lovers can call to hear Mojgani and other Oregon poets reading their work. The Tele-Poem line will feature a different poem each day through April 30.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 April 2023

(Photo/ Portland Public Schools)

Portland Public Schools showcased its first two electric school buses yesterday. These buses embody the district’s commitment to develop an all-electric fleet and to reach net zero emissions by 2040.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 April 2023

(Photo/ Worksystems)

Worksystems and Prosper Portland to host the Portland Youth Job Fair, set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Oregon Convention Center

about-safety

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 April 2023

Senator Kate Lieber

Senate Bill 166 increases penalties for harassment of election workers

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