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

(Photo courtesy of Jamie McLeod-Skinner for Congress)

In support of McLeod-Skinner, Kevin Easton, Democratic candidate for OR-05, is suspending his campaign.

election-security

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

Counties can use the funding to purchase or upgrade their security software and hardware, hire IT security personnel, make structural improvements, and more.

Broadway Bridge

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 July 2023

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The Broadway Bridge will close on two separate weekends in July for its annual inspection.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 July 2023

Seattle, Washington

On Thursday, July 6 and Friday, July 7, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will travel to Washington state to highlight major infrastructure projects as part of an example of how the Biden administration is investing in America

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 July 2023

Rev. Dr. Thompson

In a Historic Vote, Rev. Dr. Thompson, a Black Woman Born in Jamaica, Elected by the UCC's 34th General Synod

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 July 2023

PJ Morton

The festival will be held July 8-9 at Ventura Park as part of the Summer Free For All program

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 July 2023

There will be more bridge lifts next week on the Hawthorne and Morrison bridges for annual inspections.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 July 2023

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Oregon’s Legislative BIPOC Caucus speaks out against Court’s decisions on affirmative action

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 June 2023

Home Forward CEO Ivory Mathews (Photo courtesy/Home Forward)

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, federal, state, county, and city housing leaders join Home Forward and Urban League of Portland to celebrate groundbreaking

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 June 2023

Civil rights leaders spoke on the unacceptable decision to roll back decades of progress on civil rights and racial justice. View the video.

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