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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 April 2021

Tasha Wheatt-Delancy, Executive Director, Integrated Clinical Services

Six-minute documentary shares the voices of people on the front lines of the pandemic and pays tribute to the local community health response

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 April 2021

The Hawthorne Bridge, in Portland, Oregon (a 1910 vertical-lift bridge), viewed from the southwest, from the bank of the Willamette River.

The Hawthorne Bridge will be closed to all users this weekend from 7 am on Saturday, April 10 until as late as 7 pm on Sunday, April 11

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 April 2021

The Rose Festival Court is comprised of 15 outstanding young women chosen from Portland Metro-area high schools

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 April 2021

State police said Viertel allegedly threatened firefighters with a firearm and confronted officers

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 April 2021

Officer Brian Hunzeker resigned as a board trustee Friday hours after Mayor Ted Wheeler asked him to do so in a letter.

Officer Brian Hunzeker resigned as a board trustee Friday hours after Mayor Ted Wheeler asked him to do so in a letter

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 April 2021

(Photo/Kelly Sikkema)

Additional tax deadlines have been postponed until May 17

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 April 2021

Grassroots Community Advocates’ lawsuit challenges ODOT’s proposed $800 million freeway expansion in the backyard of Harriet Tubman Middle School, calling for ODOT to conduct a full Environmental Impact Statement

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 April 2021

Senate Bill 398 categorizes the act of displaying a noose as a crime of intimidation

about-veterans

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 April 2021

Pentagon private ceremony celebrates efforts to honor America's veterans

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 March 2021

Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty

The Black Male Town Hall will be available for the public to watch live at Commissioner Hardesty Facebook Page starting at 6 pm.

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