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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 January 2021

The demand follows a storm of condemnation against SPOG President Mike Solan, who tweeted that the Black Lives Matter movement was in part responsible for the white nationalist insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 January 2021

Ross Gay, author of The Book of Delights will speak at a special event in April—free for people in financial hardship

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 January 2021

Albina legend Paul Knauls, Sr. will be celebrated with a virtual event featuring public officials, musicians, and community members

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 January 2021

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman stands during a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the Capitol, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)

Goodman, a Black U.S. Capitol Hill police officer, diverted a white mob away from the unprotected Senate chambers during the violent Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 January 2021

Trish Bradley was nominated for her 43 years of service to the parish (photo/Kenyon Wolfe)

The Community Service Award went to cameron whitten of the Black Resilience Fund

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 January 2021

(photo/Inspiring Girls Expedition)

The programs provide 16- and 17-year-old young women opportunities to travel with professional scientists, artists and wilderness guides.

Portland Center Stage

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 January 2021

As literary manager, Bush is charged with deepening the literary and artistic core of Portland Center Stage

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 January 2021

Photo courtesy of Marilyn Keller

On Sunday, Jan. 17, the St. Andrew community will celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 9:30 mass, livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 January 2021

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Portland and Vancouver-area veterans 75 years of age and older to receive a phone call to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 January 2021

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The Oregon Justice Resource Center will use funding from the NFL to support the Women’s Justice Project – the first and only program in Oregon that addresses the needs of women in the criminal justice system.

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