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Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 13 February 2014

Volunteers of America honored Portland philanthropists Al and Nancy Jubitz, and The Skanner News' publishers, Bobbie and Bernie Foster, at the 13th annual DePriest Award ceremony.

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 13 February 2014

The Skanner News spoke with Robinson about Garfield High School’s Common Core protests, the possible upcoming teachers strike in Portland and how every community has the power to improve their schools.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 12 February 2014

Musician SaulPaul, who wrote the hit song "Rise," was in Portland last week with a message of hope and inspiration for children and teens in the juvenile justice system.

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 11 February 2014

Oregon lawmakers are considering whether to allow cities and counties to keep out, or at least delay, medical marijuana dispensaries.

Details: Written by Steven Dubois, Associated Press; Published: 11 February 2014

Students of color are less likely to take and pass advanced classes.

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 10 February 2014

Many people have heard the story of Oregon’s first heart transplant, conducted by Albert Starr, M.D. Fewer people have heard about the donor of that heart — 27-year-old Bobby Lewis Olive Sr. of Northeast Portland.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 05 February 2014

"Portland Association of Teachers upped the stakes in negotiations with Portland Public School District, by voting for a strike that could start Feb 20.

Details: Written by The National Weather Service; Published: 04 February 2014

UPDATED FORECAST: Freezing rain and hazardous road conditions forecast for Monday Feb. 10.

Details: Written by Gosia Wozniacka, Associated Press; Published: 04 February 2014

Immigration enforcement agency, ICE, seizes Cinthya Garcia-Cisneros and locks her up in Tacoma Detention Center.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 03 February 2014

PAALF leaders Tony Hopson, Maxine Fitzpatrick, Avel Gordly, Cyreena Boston and Steven Gilliam responded Monday to news that Trader Joe's has pulled out of a controversial development on N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at N.E. Alberta Street.