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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 April 2022

Queendom Cuts owner conquers all odds on her personal path to success

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 April 2022

(Photo by Bernie Foster)

Organizers make a public appeal for TriMet mediation and refutes TriMet’s and Hardesty’s allegations

Details: Written by By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press; Published: 21 April 2022

As with most of Biden's recent trips, new spending on infrastructure will be a centerpiece.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 20 April 2022

As Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Chair Deborah Kafoury is termed out, three current commissioners are running to serve as the next chief executive officer

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 April 2022

The court of 15 princesses made their first public appearance at the annual Blessing of the Festival held Saturday, April 16 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 19 April 2022

(Photo/ Ivan Bandura)

The new law establishes overtime pay requirements for agricultural workers in the state after 40 hours per week, with the requirements phased in over five years starting in 2023.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 19 April 2022

(Photo/ Felipe Galvan)

Masks will continue to be required on buses and trains in the Seattle area

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 19 April 2022

Mayor Bruce Harrell, (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle will hold a citywide “day of service” in May offering thousands of volunteer opportunities

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 18 April 2022

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Prosecutors said Joseph Ybarra lit a device and threw it at the front of the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse about 3:15 a.m. on July 22, 2020

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 April 2022

(Photo/ Lauren Bakertanz via Facebook)

The Rose Festival Court of 15 Princesses will make their first public appearance at the annual Blessing of the Rose Festival, celebrating the return of Portland's official festival, Saturday, noon, April 16

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