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News Briefs

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Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 01 March 2021

Adults who are 65 and older, and most people who are eligible for vaccines in Phase 1A in the Portland metro area, will no longer be directed to the chatbot to schedule appointments

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 26 February 2021

“Juneteenth,” observed on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States

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Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 26 February 2021

Washington State Capitol Building (Wikicommons)

The Washington Policy Center's Vice President for Research, Paul Guppy today released a study on the bill

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 25 February 2021

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The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM), in Seattle, Washington, is launching a call for artist applications and a social media contest to select a local Black artist

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 25 February 2021

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Goalsetter uses digital platforms to engage youth and help them better understand financial well-being, while saving for their future

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 23 February 2021

Justice Adrienne Nelson became the first Black justice of the Oregon Supreme Court in 2018 and the first Black woman elected statewide in Oregon.

The online program panel judges include Justice Adrienne Nelson, the first Black justice of the Oregon Supreme Court and the first Black woman elected statewide in Oregon.

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 22 February 2021

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The facility is the first-ever academic center of its kind to assemble, educate and empower a new class of Black entrepreneurial talent.

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 21 February 2021

Seattle-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has invited 100 students to take part in the virtual event, which aims to inspire Black students to pursue careers in medicine

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 19 February 2021

Portland Parks & Recreation Free Lunch + Play 2020 (photo courtesy PP&R)

Summer programming is designed around COVID-19 safety. The free lunch program will be offered, as well as outdoor day camps, and many other activities.

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 18 February 2021

Free copies of the book are available at all library locations while supplies last

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