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about-PassinArt

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 May 2022

PassinArt: A Theatre Company, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala Saturday night, May 14, at Colwood Golf Center.

about-technology

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 19 May 2022

The California-based chip maker said Thursday the new “mega lab” will investigate ways to make data centers operate more efficiently, primarily by reducing their heating, cooling and water needs

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 May 2022

Let’s Talk About Race is a production of Grassroot News NW and KBOO Community Radio.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 May 2022

Multnomah County’s Land Use Planning Division is looking for a Multnomah County resident to serve as a volunteer member on the county’s planning commission.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 16 May 2022

(Photo/ Johnson Tewid)

Two pleasure boats caught fire on the Columbia River between Vancouver and Caterpillar Island Sunday afternoon. One boat sank, according to the Vancouver Fire Department.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 13 May 2022

Immunization rates have decreased by 13% in 2021 when compared to pre-pandemic level

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 May 2022

Attorney General Rosenblum

This declaration will allow the Oregon Attorney General to take action against any business, or online vendor, who upsells the price of an essential consumer product by more than 15 percent.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 13 May 2022

A decision that upholds the state’s decade-old law regulating marijuana use behind the wheel of a car.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 May 2022

(Photo/ Bailey Torres)

Basketball game features Black youth and police officers playing together

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 May 2022

(Photo/ Oregon Community Foundation)

Dozens of culturally led organizations foster and lift up Black youth, to promote educational equality and Black Student Success across Oregon

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