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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 11 December 2019

 

Open enrollment ends Sunday, Dec. 15

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Written by JANIE HAR Associated Press

Published: 10 December 2019

In this April 17, 2018 file photo, a woman rides a motorized scooter in Washington Square Park in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) 

Entrepreneurs would not be allowed to test their products in San Francisco's public space unless the tech in question is declared a "net public good."

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 10 December 2019

 

There may be a measure on the November 2020 ballot to fund likely hundreds of millions of dollars for increased social services

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Written by Saundra Sorenson

Published: 05 December 2019

Mathilde Aurélien-Wilson's line of beverages is on the shelf at New Seasons. (photo by Saundra Sorensen) 

Two Portland women are addressing disparities in the local food scene with Ethiopian and Haitian flavors, ingredients

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Written by Everton Bailey Jr. The Oregonian/OregonLive

Published: 02 December 2019

Portland Fire Chief Sara Boone's Aug. 12 swearing-in ceremony. Photo by Bernie Foster. 

In 1995, Boone was the first African American woman hired by Portland Fire & Rescue; this year she became its first African American Chief

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Written by James Robert Farmer Associate Professor, Indiana University

Published: 02 December 2019

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For Christmas tree farms to survive, shoppers will need to be more flexible

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 27 November 2019

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If you’ve not been to Portland International Airport in a few months, you’re in for some surprises.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 27 November 2019

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Books to Prisoners in Seattle opened the doors of their new home to educate the community about the importance of learning and connection inside prisons

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Written by Saundra Sorenson

Published: 27 November 2019

PCC SE Campus (photo courtesy of PCC) 

$1 million to cover scholarships, mentorship, peer support for minority scholars

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Written by Katie Gillespie, The Columbian

Published: 25 November 2019

 

World War II was leaving its indelible mark on Vancouver and its school district during that time