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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 October 2021

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The county solicits comment and review of the stormwater management activities completed in the past year before its report is submitted to the DEQ

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 October 2021

Alonda Williams, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound introduced Alonda Williams as their new President and CEO of the organization.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 11 October 2021

Photos Courtesy of Perth Amboy Now/Middlesex County Parks & Recreation

A New Jersey county park has been named in honor of the first Black man to vote in the United States

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 October 2021

Speculative Drama presents this one-hour adaptation of their internationally acclaimed 2020 production Sunday, October 31

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 11 October 2021

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A mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state’s new long-term care program will start coming out of most workers’ paychecks across the state in January.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 08 October 2021

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A judge has rejected a request by 33 Oregon State Police troopers to temporarily halt a mandate that requires them to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 18.

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

BCMC Albina to sign-over 7,300 square-foot lot for affordable housing and mixed-use development

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 October 2021

Tylia Johnson-Allen

Funds awarded at the American Heart Association’s EmPOWERED to Serve business accelerator finale

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 October 2021

The new wage will be an increase of 5.83% from the current minimum wage in the state.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 October 2021

Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)

The MORE Act would end failed federal cannabis prohibition and ensure restorative justice

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