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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 April 2024

Jessica Vega Pederson

Investments will boost shelter and homeless services, tackle the fentanyl crisis, strengthen the safety net and support a voter-approved change in County elections

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 April 2024

Today Business Oregon and its Oregon Innovation Council announced a $4 million award to the Portland Seed Fund that will provide investments in early-stage Oregon businesses through the Intrepid Oregon Fund.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 April 2024

As part of the 2024 National Youth Violence Prevention Week, the Multnomah County Prevention and Health Promotion Community Adolescent Health Team will gather with youth, community members and interfaith leaders Sunday, April 28, to commemorate youth affected by violence and foster unity and healing.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 April 2024

Miko Vergun, age 22 from Oregon, holds a photo of herself from when the lawsuit Juliana v. United States was filed nine years ago. (Photo/Robin Loznak)

‘We will not be silenced’ by the DOJ,' youth say

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 April 2024

Photos of Mt. Tabor Park and of past Leave No Trace events are courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR.

Mt. Tabor Park is the only Oregon park and one of just 24 nationally to receive honor.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 April 2024

Photo: BuildUp Oregon

Funds include $10 million for developing early care and education facilities co-located with affordable housing.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 April 2024

Chris Warner

Governor expands executive team and names new Housing and Homelessness Initiative Director

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 April 2024

5 Million dollars from Oregon CHIPS Act to be allocated to new Child Care Fund

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 April 2024

The nation’s largest Black-owned bank will choose ten winners and award each a $1,000 savings account

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 April 2024

Rendering by Bora Architecture & Interiors (Image courtesy Literary Arts)

The new 14,000-square-foot literary center will serve as a community and cultural hub with a bookstore, café, classroom, and event spaces

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