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Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 22 September 2021

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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Tuesday the city's eviction moratoriums will remain in place through Jan. 15, 2022, rather than expiring at the end of September.

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

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A staff member at Mabel Rush Elementary School in the Newberg School District attended work on Friday in blackface

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

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Throughout the mid-1800s, Francis was an active abolitionist, using his position to fight for Black people from western New York to the Pacific Coast

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

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A new coalition intends to show how peace is possible in Portland

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

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This newest drive through testing site is open Monday through Friday.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 20 September 2021

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These are the first such results released for this age group for a US Covid-19 vaccine. Pfizer said it plans to submit to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization soon.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 19 September 2021

The 56-year-old comedian wrote on Twitter: “Hey guys I just found out I have COVID, trust me you don’t want this. Get vaccinated.”

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia; Published: 17 September 2021

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In coordination with Reps. Jim Cooper and Terri Sewell, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty introduced legislation to establish Rosa Parks Day as a Federal Holiday.

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

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Make sure pets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccine, and never handle bats or other wildlife without protection

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

With a thirty-four year career in corrections Captain Derrick Peterson announces his campaign for Multnomah County Sheriff

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