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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 June 2022

Carla Penn-Hopson and Tony Hopson of Self Enhancement Inc showing Drew Carney the new SEI app. (Photo courtesy of KGW)

Among the grant recipients are Urban Nature Partners PDX, Self Enhancement, Inc (SEI), Portland YouthBuilders (PYB), and p:ear.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 June 2022

The bridges will remain open for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 June 2022

Approximately 422,000 households will receive an estimated $68 million in extra food benefits

Portland Art Museum

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 June 2022

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The Portland Art Museum marks a return to live art inside its galleries with a dance installation by Takahiro Yamamoto, the museum’s first-ever dance commission

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 16 June 2022

She’s bringing together the community through books!

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 June 2022

(Image/Juneteenth Oregon Celebration)

Juneteenth Oregon Celebration was founded 50 years ago by the late and beloved community leader Clara Peoples. View Juneteenth events held in Portland, Seattle and across Oregon.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 16 June 2022

The action follows a bill the Oregon Legislature passed earlier this year giving schools the ability to prohibit concealed carry weapons on school property

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 June 2022

Commissioners vote by overwhelming majority to replace the commission form of government and advance key electoral reforms

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 June 2022

(Photo/ Timothy Dyke)

King County’s previous firearm buyback program resulted in 716 firearms surrendered to law enforcement

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 June 2022

The new queen, Senya Scott is crowned. (Photo by The Skanner News)

The High School Senior was Announced in a Ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Portland

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