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Week Without Violence, 'Live Lines Reel Poetry: Seattle Public Library Slams!', 'Invisible Young' Film Screening & Panel Discussion, and more...

Seattle Interactive Conference

Details: Written by Of The Skanner News; Published: 16 October 2014

Entrepreneurs, artists, programmers, CEOs, and more are heading to the 2014 Seattle Interactive Conference, running through Oct. 23.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 October 2014

Celebrity and Social Change, How to Advocate for our Children, Harvest Hoopla, Dancing Zombies and more...

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 October 2014

A new pair of shoes can make a big difference in a child's life

Details: Written by Of The Skanner News; Published: 09 October 2014

Housing Bureau’s forums on its $20 million additional housing fund are Thursday and Saturday

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 October 2014

‘Estate Planning for Women,’ “ReLeaf” Event at Clark Lake Park, Children's Authors Discuss 'Bending Time', and more...

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 October 2014

Teaching with Purpose Conference, PAALF Seeks young leaders, Basic Rights ad campaign, Job Fair for Disabled Workers, Clark County Free Flu shots, Dancing Zombies and more...

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 October 2014

The 15-year-old boy never started a fire and was taken for a mental health evaluation

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 October 2014

No victim was found but police say a house and a vehicle were hit

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 October 2014

Seattle Public Library Slams!, ARTISTS UP at the Northwest African American Museum, ‘Estate Planning for Women,’ Local Children's Authors Discussion, and more...

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Mammograms Should Start at 40 to Address Rising Breast Cancer Rates at Younger Ages, Panel Says
The nudge toward earlier screening is meant to address the increasing incidence of breast cancer among women in their 40s and the higher breast cancer death rate among Black women compared to white women.
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US Long-Term Care Costs Are Sky-High, but Washington State’s New Way to Help Pay for Them Could Be Nixed
A group funded by hedge fund executive Brian Heywood is attempting to undermine the financial stability of Washington state's new long-term care social insurance program.
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What Marijuana Reclassification Means for the United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis but wouldn’t legalize it for recreational use. Some advocates for legalized weed say the move doesn't go far enough, while opponents say it goes too far.
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Portland Government Will Change On Jan. 1. The City’s Transition Team Explains What We Can Expect.
‘It’s a learning curve that everyone has to be intentional about‘
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To Reduce Black-on-Black Crime, Two Criminal Justice Experts Explain Why Offering Monthly Stipends to People at Risk Makes Sense
Black Americans are murdered at nearly eight times the rate of white Americans. Young Black men in inner cities are disproportionately affected. They are both the primary victims and perpetrators of gun assaults and homicides. This grave reality does not mean Black people are inherently violent. Instead, it largely reflects their disproportionate experience of systemic barriers such as poverty and limited access to quality education, good jobs and affordable housing – all factors that research shows contribute to neighborhood violence.
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A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint
As the community rebuilds, Black artists like Keyon Lovett are helping by promoting unity and hope.
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Police Detain Driver Who Accelerated Toward Protesters at Portland State University in Oregon
The Portland Police Bureau said in a written statement late Thursday afternoon that the man was taken to a hospital on a police mental health hold. They did not release his name. The vehicle appeared to accelerate from a stop toward the crowd but braked before it reached anyone.
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Safety Lapses Contributed to Patient Assaults at Oregon State Hospital
A federal report says safety lapses at the Oregon State Hospital contributed to recent patient-on-patient assaults. The report by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services investigated a recent choking attack and sexual assault, among other incidents. It found that staff didn't always adequately supervise their patients, and that the hospital didn't fully investigate the incidents. In a statement, the hospital said it was dedicated to its patients and working to improve conditions. It has 10 days from receiving the report to submit a plan of correction. The hospital is Oregon's most secure inpatient psychiatric facility
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