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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 August 2022

The bicycle and pedestrian lanes will be reduced to seven feet to allow for painting crew and equipment.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 July 2022

Voters who need to register to vote, get a replacement ballot, or use an assistive device are encouraged to visit Vote Centers on Saturday or Monday to avoid lines on Election Day, August 2.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 July 2022

Steamed curry beef dumplings served at Bao Bao House in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo/Ali Eminov)

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division found Ji Li, owner of Bao Bao House in Eugene, Oregon violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 July 2022

Two projects in Gateway Regional Center, four projects in Central Eastside, five in Lents Town Center, eight in Interstate Corridor, and 13 in the Old Town neighborhood will receive funding.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 July 2022

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All ages are welcome to learn water safety, ecology and have fun in the water

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 July 2022

Kids play at a misting station in Knott Park, July 2021 (Photo/Multnomah County)

Multnomah County and the City of Portland will open four overnight cooling shelters and one daytime cooling center

Details: Written by Steve Lundeberg, OSU; Published: 19 July 2022

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Research by OSU and PSU suggests three roadway treatments that would enable people age 65 and older to travel on foot more safely

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 July 2022

Portland Art Museum

PAM CUT presents Center for an Untold Tomorrow at OMSI featuring outdoor movies, activities, and local short films

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 July 2022

Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12)

Legislation would halve the number of payments needed to qualify for PSLF, count any prior period of repayment as a qualifying payment, clarify eligibility for active-duty military servicemembers and Peace Corps volunteers, and more

Details: Written by Cydney Stables; Published: 12 July 2022

Designed for Latino and underserved youth in third through eighth grades, the camp focuses on helping youths improve academic skills, develop leadership skills and participate in healthy physical activities.

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