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Details: Written by Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist; Published: 22 August 2016

George E. Curry

Former NNPA Editor-in-Chief George Curry passed away on Saturday, August 20

Details: Written by City of Seattle; Published: 18 August 2016

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Public health officials caution public to stay hydrated, look after pets

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Details: Written by Portland Development Commission; Published: 18 August 2016

PDC Board Chair Tom Kelly has announced that after a comprehensive nationwide search, the PDC Board of Commissioners will formally extend an offer to Kimberly Branam to become PDC’s next executive director.

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Details: Written by The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; Published: 18 August 2016

Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement regarding recent calls for observers and law enforcement at the polls:

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 August 2016

Classes for Families Living with Mental Health Issues, Blood Drive, Dive-In Movies and more

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 August 2016

Giving Immigrants and Refugees Greater Voice, Research Family History and more

Details: Written by Multnomah County and 211Info; Published: 17 August 2016

All four counties in the metropolitan area will open cooling centers Thursday through Saturday in anticipation of extreme heat temperatures

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 August 2016

Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for Allen Temple, August 13, 2016. Photo by Tracey Stadamire Un-4-Gettable Photography.

Allen Temple church leaders hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday, August 13

Details: Written by Dan Floyd, Hood to Coast Relay; Published: 11 August 2016

The West Coast Steppers are walking on behalf of The Skanner Foundation College Fund

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 August 2016

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