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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 September 2023

(Photo courtesy Clackamas County Democratic Party)

On Tuesday, the Clackamas County Democratic Party headquarters was vandalized a second time, leaving the building riddled with bullet holes

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 September 2023

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)

The town hall meetings will be in St. Helens, Hillsboro, Seaside, Tillamook and Portland.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 September 2023

Oregon Teacher of the Year

De Lagrave is also a finalist for 2023-24 Oregon Teacher of the Year

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 September 2023

Birthday block party planned as KBOO, 90.7FM celebrates 55 years broadcasting community radio

about-Louisiana

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 September 2023

The district court had ordered the state to remove children from Angola by Sept. 15. But the Fifth Circuit issued a temporary stay, pausing the lower court’s order.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 September 2023

Stephanie Craig, Kalapuya weaving

The program offers traditional artists and culture keepers a $3,500 stipend to teach their cultural practices to apprentices from their same communities, Tribes, sacred or occupational groups.

about-money

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 September 2023

Survey asked 6,610 people if they found $1,000 on the floor, would they keep it or turn it in to the police.

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

View photos of the runners

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

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For the Vancouver, Washington district, the 2023-24 school year begins Monday two hours late

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 September 2023

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HBCUs reflect the epitome of Black history, culture and pride. They provide an array of diverse programs while offering quality and cutting-edge educational services, training and enrichment.

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