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Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 12 October 2022

Government data showed aircraft operated or contracted by the Forest Service dropped more than 760,000 gallons of fire retardant directly onto streams and other waterways between 2012 and 2019.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 October 2022

Artist Trust, a nonprofit that supports working artists of all disciplines in Washington State, continues its work to advance art and equity with a new Fellowship Award focused on Trans* and Indigiqueer artists

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 October 2022

The first 2022 PP&R Yard Tree Giveaway event was at Mt Tabor Park (Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR)

The 6th annual Yard Tree Giveaway is underway

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 11 October 2022

Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Douglas and northern Klamath will be under the advisory through at least Friday

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 October 2022

(Photo/ University of Oregon via Facebook)

Home Flight Scholars Program includes financial aid, and addresses retention, graduation and professional development of students

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 October 2022

Jeffrey Robinson

Former ACLU Deputy Legal Director Jeffery Robinson’s groundbreaking talk on the history of U.S. anti- Black racism is interwoven with archival footage, interviews, and Robinson's story.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 06 October 2022

A transgender woman was assaulted on Monday in Eugene, Oregon, by a man and three others who allegedly used transgender slurs

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 October 2022

(Photo/ Jon Stanley with Oregon Lottery)

Nellie Muir Elementary IB School educator surprised with state honor

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 05 October 2022

Amazon today announced Amazon Catalytic Capital, a new initiative to invest $150 million in venture capital funds, accelerators, and venture studios that provide funding to entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 October 2022

Suzanne Bonamici

On Thursday, Oct. 6 Congress member Suzanne Bonamici will host a webinar on the Biden-Harris Administration’s transformational student debt relief plan.

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MLK Breakfast 2023

Photos from The Skanner Foundation's 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast.

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The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)
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The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)

The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Antonio Harris)

The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)

The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Antonio Harris)

The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)

The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Antonio Harris)

The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)