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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 February 2015

Over the next two and a half years, Roosevelt High School will undergo a complete renovation through a multi-phase construction process

Details: Written by Skanner News Group; Published: 16 February 2015

The Washington Health Benefit Exchange has announced a special enrollment opportunity today for residents who were unable to complete their applications by the Feb. 15 deadline.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 February 2015

Time is running out for those who want to get health coverage and avoid the tax penalty, Feb. 15 marks the end of open enrollment

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 05 February 2015

Screenings of the 29th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast isbeing rebroadcast on Portland Community Media throughout February

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 February 2015

Author Alexandra Fuller, Film Screening, Engineers Week and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 February 2015

Community-based Art Project, Engineering Week, STEAM-Xplosion, and more...

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 February 2015

The Black Parent Initiative and PCC are teaming up to host a science and technology fair for communities of color

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 02 February 2015

Oregon Historical Society holds Sunday talk on community newspaper's history

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 February 2015

The Portland Black Film Fest returns for its third year and focuses on the work of African American women directors

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 January 2015

Youth justice at forefront of conversations

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