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Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal invites community members for coffee and conversation Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Published: 05 December 2022

"Coffee with Susheela" will be held Saturday, December 10, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at The Stacks Coffeehouse, 1831 N Killingsworth Street.

Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal invites constituents for a conversation on her priorities and the county's work. Attendees are asked to bring their questions and concerns. Coffee and tea will be provided.

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Seattle Poet Claudia Castro Luna Hosts a Bilingual Program Series at the Seattle Public Library
August Wilson’s Seven Guitars Presented by PassinArt
Psychologist Laurie Santos to Speak About Science of Happiness During Virtual Lecture
Albina Library and North Portland Library Next Up for Transformations
Commissioner Mingus Mapps Announces Bureau of Environmental Services Director
Morrison Bridge Paint Project Work to Impact Traffic
Secretary Cardona Statement Following Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Introduces Legislation to Commemorate African American World War II Hero Doris Miller
Peace Corps to Celebrate 2023 Franklin H. Williams Award Winners
Policy Change Proposal for Foster Care Grants Under Review
How Black and Diverse Construction Contractors and Suppliers Can Grow Their Business and Ensure Its Success
Demographic Disparities in Financial Literacy Topic of Oregon State Science Pub Talk March 1
Bridge lifts to impact traffic on Morrison Bridge
Seattle Mayor Harrell Delivers 2023 State of the City Address
Sen. Manning Introduces Bill to Help Ukrainian Refugees Resettling in Oregon
Portland Parks & Recreation Facing Staffing Issues
State to Reopen Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Portal to New Applications
PCRI Celebrates Black History Month with Free Events
Multnomah County REACH Celebrates Black History Month with a Community-Building Bike Ride
Multnomah County Library Breaks Ground on Midland Library Expansion
More Levy-Funded Open Hours Coming This Spring at the Seattle Public Library
Portland City Council Issues Joint Statement on Police Body Worn Camera Bargaining
High School Freshmen Sought for Paid Summer Caddie Program
Oregon Attorney General Announces Criminal Investigation Involving OLCC
Free Admission for Oregon Statehood Day
OSU Extension Statewide Seed Giveaway Set to Return for Fourth Year
Early Literacy Legislation Introduced in the Oregon House of Representatives
Economic Alliance Program Launched to Help Unincorporated King County Businesses Thrive
Open Call for PNW Emerging Artists
Merkley Applauds President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union Address: America is Stronger When We Come Together to Lift Everyone Up
Washington State Arts Commission and Department of Veteran Affairs Partner to Support Veterans Through the Arts
The Black Business Association of Oregon Hires its First Communications Director
Allen Temple C.M.E. Church Announces Annual Unsung Heroes & Heroines Award Luncheon
Bonamici Invites Portland Community College President to 2023 State of the Union
Market Features Work of Local Black-Owned Businesses for Black History Month
The Seattle Public Library's Homework Help Program Expands to Eight Locations and Increases Hours
County Seeks Community Needs Survey Responses From Residents
"Meet Me at Higo" Opens in the Level 8 Gallery of The Seattle Public Library's Central Library
NAACP Portland Calls for Justice With Community Prayer Vigil
Oregon State Celebrates Black History Month With a Series of Events
Word is Bond Announces Second Annual In My Shoes Walking-tour Project for Black History Month
Oregon Graduation Rate Rises With Gains Made In Every Student Group
City Council Approves 13 to Independent District Commission
Incorporating Mindfulness Into Social Justice Classes Topic of Feb. 8 Oregon State Science Pub
Exhibit "Flowers for Elders" Celebrates Living Portland Artists
The Skanner Foundation's 37th Annual MLK Breakfast to Air on TV
Get Immunizations Updated Before School Exclusion Day Feb. 15
Members of Oregon’s BIPOC Caucus Mourn the Victims of the Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay Mass Shootings
23-Year-Old Woman Struck by Seattle Police Vehicle Dies
New Case of Measles in King County
St. Andrew Parish Set to Honor Winners 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Awards
Statement From the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s Rejecton of African American Studies Courses in Florida High Schools
Oregon Offers Free Electronic Filing Option for State Income Taxes
Issa Rae Featured in Fireside Chat Highlighting the Challenges and Courage of Small Business Owners
Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence Symposium Empowers Black-Owned Businesses in Washington
White House Releases the First-Ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for AANHPIs
World Premier of ‘Remembrance of Things Present’ Features Inspiring Stories from Descendants of Holocaust Survivors
Seattle and King County Fined for Sewer Overflow Violations
The Portland Winter Light Festival Opens in 2 Weeks
MLK Day Free Food Boxes at Kaiser Permanente Headquarters
MLK Day Events 2023
Writer Jelani Cobb to give keynote at Oregon State Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
Historic Event Showcases Oregon’s Black Community Celebrating MLK Holiday
Street Improvements Aim to Help Prevent Drive-by Shootings at Jefferson High School
Parks & Recreation Projects to Move Forward
HHS Issues New Strengthened Conscience and Religious Nondiscrimination Proposed Rule
Oregon Supreme Court Determines Unanimous Jury Requirement Applies to Older Cases
Free Rides Return on TriMet This New Year’s Eve
Emmett Till and His Mother Mamie Till-Mobley to Be Honored With Congress' Highest Honor
Community Volunteers Are Sought to Help Staff Shelters as Needs Increase.
Portland Garbage Service Delays Due to Ice and Snow
Brown Branch Presents: Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
Family Farmer and Rancher Tax Fairness Act to Support Distressed Farmers
Larsen Introduces Bill to Boost Federal Response to Flu
Attorney General Rosenblum Announces $10.7 Billion National Opioid-related Settlements with CVS and Walgreens
Seattle Officer on Leave Amid Probe Into Alleged Stalking
Oregon Celebrates the 10th Open Enrollment Period Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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