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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 July 2020

Temperatures in the 90s are predicted for the beginning of next week in Portland.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 July 2020

(photo by Andrea Lonas Photography)

Faith-based, college-preparatory high school for underserved students will be the first new Catholic high school campus in Portland in more than 50 years

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 July 2020

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BREAKING: Jamal Fox to become new Camas City Administrator

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 July 2020

The Small Business Program for Utility Relief (SPUR) program will prioritize businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color (BIPOC). 

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 July 2020

LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson Author, Teacher, Lecturer, Certified Genealogist® Specializing in African Ancestored Families in the South (photo courtesty www.labgarrettgenealogy.com)

Labrenda Garrett-Nelson will provide an overview of the probate process in the antebellum South, and a framework for analyzing estate files to identify enslaved research subjects.

Details: Written by Patricia; Published: 20 July 2020

Deval L. Patrick, 71st Governor of Massachusetts

In a live stream, Thursday, July 23, 2020, 9:00-9:30 AM PT, the governor will address the problems of COVID-19 and systemic racism for Black and Brown populations and offer possible solutions.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 July 2020

Dan Ryan and Loretta Smith will be the only names on the ballot for this Special Runoff Election for Commissioner, Position 2.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 16 July 2020

The Virginia native completed her Tactical Air Strike Aviator course with VT-21 Redhawks in Kingsville, Texas.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 July 2020

Tyra Mariani is a graduate of Howard and Stanford universities

The Schultz Family Foundation is founded by former Starbucks CEO and chairman emeritus Howard Schultz and his wife Sheri Schultz

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 July 2020

Meyer awards initial grants totaling nearly $1.3 million.

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