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Details: Written by Urban League of Portland; Published: 21 September 2016

The event will address opioid abuse and homelessness and how they affect the Black community

Details: Written by Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation of Oregon; Published: 20 September 2016

Event will feature several knowledgeable speakers

about-STEM

Details: Written by Airway Science for Kids, Inc.; Published: 19 September 2016

Hand Built By Students Enrolled in Airway Science for Kids’ TeenFlight Program, their Sparkling New RV-12 Aircraft Will Be Auctioned Off Publicly in October

Details: Written by Portland Opera; Published: 15 September 2016

Event offers preview of season

Details: Written by City Club of Portland; Published: 15 September 2016

Panel discussion will feature Dr. Rev Leroy Haynes, Jr., Kathleen Saadat and PPB Chief Michael Marshman

about-Seattle

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 September 2016

Lead Poisoning Prevention, Payday Scam, New Stable Housing Project

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 September 2016

Mexican Independence Day, ‘Break the Silence, Break the Stigma’, NAACP Meeting and more

Details: Written by Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region; Published: 14 September 2016

Every Kid in a Park pass

Fourth graders and their families can get free access to all federal parks through the Every Kid in a Park Program

Details: Written by Office of Community Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Published: 12 September 2016

Bridgepoint Education Inc. building in San Diego, CA

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took action against Bridgepoint Education, Inc. for deceiving students about loan costs

Details: Written by COCL & COAB; Published: 08 September 2016

Forum will take place Monday night at Maranatha Church

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