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Details: Written by Multnomah County; Published: 07 March 2017

Abigail Scott Duniway (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Renaming to happen on Mar. 8, International Women's Day

Details: Written by Multnomah County Library; Published: 06 March 2017

Upcoming classes include YouTube basics, Google search and making a basic website

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 March 2017

Rapid Response and Observer Training to take place March 11

Details: Written by Ethnic Heritage Council; Published: 02 March 2017

Reprisal of November workshop focuses on preserving the cultural and historical record of ethnic communities

Details: Written by City Club of Portland; Published: 02 March 2017

Research report recommends improving Portland’s social and physical infrastructure to ensure the city can thrive after a disaster instead of only survive

Details: Written by Environmental Protection Agency; Published: 01 March 2017

Public can learn more, ask questions, speak with project experts

Details: Written by Portland Parks & Recreation; Published: 01 March 2017

Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation

Portland Community Gardens program donates over 31,000 pounds of food to local hunger relief agencies

Details: Written by The National Black Farmers Association; Published: 01 March 2017

Up to $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded to African-American students pursuing agriculture-related studies

Details: Written by Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs; Published: 01 March 2017

City of Seattle and New American Economy Release Data on the Positive Impacts of Foreign-Born Residents in Seattle and Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Details: Written by City Club of Portland; Published: 28 February 2017

Club releases recommendations based on recent reports

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U.S. Representative for Oregon has held his seat for nearly 30 years.
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Historic White House Gathering Celebrates Descendants of Civil Rights Icons
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