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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 July 2014

Alejandro Ray Vance is charged with Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Discharging a Firearm in the City, and Pointing a Firearm at Another.

Details: Written by Steven Dubois, Associated Press; Published: 30 July 2014

Portland City Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of short-term rentals

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 July 2014

DeVigal was appointed Chair of Journalism Innovation and Civic Engagement

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 July 2014

Seafair Stories, Human Rights Commission seeks candidates, hydroponics event, Women’s Sensuality Summit, college information sessions.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 July 2014

Lents street fair, free youth sports safety seminar, Haunted Tours auditions, study seeks children with autism, Basic Rights racial justice event, and more....

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 July 2014

When the NNPA Convention gathered in Portland June 25-28 Portlanders were honored for their contributions to African Americans and other communities of color in Oregon

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 July 2014

Primary ballots, Sensuality Summit, Tai Shan performance, job fair, Seattle Library hosts Thrilling Tales, the search for a Bellevue police chief and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 July 2014

Unclaimed refunds, healthcare for foster kids, ReShonda Tate Billingsley event, remembering Janice Scroggins and more...

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 16 July 2014

Is hate group activity rising again in the Northwest?

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 July 2014

Charles Jordan, Pauline Bradford, Harold Williams Sr., Evelyn Collins and Dr, John Marshall all made Portland a better place for African Americans

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