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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 November 2024

(Photo: Washington Department of Ecology)

Application period for WA nonprofits open Jan. 7

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 November 2024

Interior rendering of new Literary Arts Building (Photo: Literary Arts)

The largest literary center in the Western U.S. includes a new independent bookstore and café, event space, classrooms, staff offices and a podcast studio.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 November 2024

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The Rev. Dr. LeRoy Haynes, senior pastor/presiding elder, and First Lady Doris Mays Haynes are inviting the public to attend the Annual Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday, Dec.1, 11 a.m. at Allen Temple CME Church, 4236 NE 8th Avenue.

voting by mail

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 November 2024

The bill co-led by Congressman Mfume would make it easier for Americans to track their mail-in ballots; it advanced in the U.S. House with a vote of 396-6

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 November 2024

Photo: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

This is the first year the unique synthetic ice rink is open.

Details: Written by Portland Fire & Rescue; Published: 22 November 2024

Photo by Megan Watson on Unsplash

Portland Fire & Rescue extends their wish to you for a happy and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 November 2024

Original Painting by Jacqueline Kamin (Image couresty of PAM)

New Member Artist Show will be open to the public Dec. 6 through Jan. 18, with all works available for both rental and purchase.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 November 2024

Photo: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

“This is an exciting milestone for Oregon,” said DELC Director Alyssa Chatterjee. “These positions will play critical roles in working with DELC to expand the program and bring books to mailboxes, homes and hearts across the state so that young children can build early literacy skills and a love of reading.”

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 November 2024

Photo: Multnomah County Library

Groundbreaking marks milestone in library transformations

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 November 2024

FILE - Janelle Bynum, the Democratic candidate running to represent Oregon's 5th Congressional District, poses for a photo on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

"I am proud to be the first – but not the last – Black Member of Congress from Oregon"