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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 October 2025

Event connects military-connected students and community members with career opportunities and resources

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 October 2025

eanne Norwood (L) and Pastor Kenneth Ransfer (R) accepted the Naito Community Trees Group Award, on behalf of Morning Star Baptist Church, for their PCEF funded work, in partnership with DePave, at the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration.

This year’s Arbor Day featured a ceremony for the recipients of the 2025 Bill Naito Community Trees Awards

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 October 2025

Approximately 757,000 Oregonians receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 October 2025

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Global leader in modern player development joins General Manager Vanja Černivec and Vice President Ashley Battle to lead Portland Fire

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 October 2025

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Battle joins Fire’s general manager Vanja Černivec in shaping Portland’s new era of women’s basketball

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 October 2025

Ivory N. Mathews, CEO of Home Forward

Home Forward CEO takes national leadership role; agency honored with two NAHRO National Awards of Merit

Details: Written by Business Wire; Published: 07 October 2025

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New data confirms progress is possible in reducing the disparity in mortality between Black and white patients

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 September 2025

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson speaks at a news conference in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, after Republican President Donald Trump said he would send troops to the city. (AP Photo/Claire Rush)

Letter from elected officials and community leaders tells the Trump administration not to send in federal troops, which will disrupt the city’s hard-earned progress

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 September 2025

Michael “Chappie” Grice, March 3, 1948 - September 13, 2025

Grice served with distinction in the Portland and San Francisco Public Schools, co-founded the World Arts Foundation Inc. (WAFI) alongside Ken Berry, and pioneered programs at the intersection of arts, education and history.