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Published: 27 April 2023

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The new team will play at the University of Portland's Chiles Center. The name of the team, as well as a coaching staff, were not immediately announced.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 27 April 2023

FILE - Bernie Moreno is acknowledged at a rally with former President Donald Trump at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, on April 23, 2022, in Delaware, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana, File) 

“We are appalled, but not surprised, to see reasserted white supremacist ideals continued by the propaganda campaign that made the Confederacy infamous."

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 26 April 2023

 

At the request of local leaders across the state, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2095 with bipartisan support.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 24 April 2023

Voters will still have at least two weeks to make decisions and return their ballots in time for the May 16 election deadline to drop off or postmark a ballot. (photo courtesy Multnomah County) 

Due to a ballot proofing error ballots will need to be reprinted and will be mailed a few days later than anticipated. 

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 24 April 2023

Former Oregon Governors Barbara Roberts and Kate Brown (Photo by Antonio Harris) 

The crowd of approximately 300 people recognized the accomplishments of former Governor Kate Brown, and her work toward granting full pardons to Black Oregonians who, after release from prison, made transformative changes in their lives.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 24 April 2023

Eight Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo 

Photojournalism project shined light on underexposed Black rodeo culture; expands to include its own event

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 20 April 2023

Portrait of Dr. Yazzie (Photo courtesy City of Portland) 

The Training Dean will facilitate the design, development, and delivery of training programs for the Portland Police Bureau’s Training Division.

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Written by Congressman Earl Blumenauer

Published: 20 April 2023

Congressman Earl Blumenauer 

In 1973, Oregon led the nation as the first state to decriminalize cannabis. We have continued to lead on this crucial issue for the subsequent 50 years, and it is past time for the federal government to catch up.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 19 April 2023

 

Reimagine Oregon would invest in Black Portlanders and spur economic resilience and growth

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 17 April 2023

Some Official Ballot Drop Sites have changed due to library construction.  

Locations of five ballot drop sites will be impacted by library construction.