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Details: Written by Lisa Loving of The Skanner News; Published: 28 October 2013

Deanna Wesson-Mitchell lives in Portland, has equity experience -- and she's got her work cut out for her

Jefferson High School graduate Deanna Wesson-Mitchell is Mayor Charlie Hales' new hire as policy director for the Portland Police Bureau.

Details: Written by By Helen Silvis of The Skanner News; Published: 28 October 2013

Rosemary Anderson students are going door-to-door to spread the word

Students from Rosemary Anderson High School are taking part in the Friends of Trees' Albina Tree Initiative that will plant 140 trees across the three neighborhoods. Neighborhood volunteers and Friends of Trees are set to plant the trees on Feb. 8, 2014.

Details: Written by By Helen Silvis of The Skanner News; Published: 28 October 2013

The African American Alliance for Homeownership can help with buying or refinancing

If you dream of buying your own home, but are not sure how to go about it, you're not alone. Dozens of hopeful Portlanders turned out Oct. 26 to the 2013 African American Homeownership Fair to find out how to get started.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 25 October 2013

Portland City Council has delayed a decision on a string of proposals for changes to the Independent Police Review Division.

Details: Written by By Helen Silvis of The Skanner News; Published: 23 October 2013

Hours-long hearing shows community advocates, city staff and police disagree sharply

Portland City Council deferred a decision on a string of proposals from the auditor's office to make changes to the Independent Police Review Division.

Details: Written by Lisa Loving The Skanner News; Published: 22 October 2013

The Skanner News decided to test the system by calling up and asking about their sign-up help. The epic fail of Oregon's Affordable Care Act online signup system is pushing the onus of enrollment back to local communities

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 October 2013

Better People, the nonprofit that helps former inmates return to the community will hold its annual fundraising walk this weekend.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 October 2013

The Wonder Garden Project, which teaches youth gardening and business skills, will hold its last farmer's market of the year from 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct 29 and Wednesday, Oct 30 at the Juvenile Justice in the Courtyard Café, 1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland, OR 97213.

Details: Written by By Helen Silvis of The Skanner News; Published: 21 October 2013

Around 50 percent of us will go through a mental illness in our lifetime

Mental Health First Aid teaches how to help when friends or family are going through a mental health disorder. Why does it matter? Because more than 50 percent of us will deal with a mental disorder at some time in our lives.