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Published: 22 August 2016

 

The National office of the NAACP issued a statement in response to a protest held outside the Houston branch office by armed men and women on Sunday 

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Written by Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist

Published: 22 August 2016

George E. Curry 

Former NNPA Editor-in-Chief George Curry passed away on Saturday, August 20 

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Written by City of Seattle

Published: 18 August 2016

Photo by Futoshi Kobayashi (CC BY 2.0) via Flickr 

Public health officials caution public to stay hydrated, look after pets 

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Written by Portland Development Commission

Published: 18 August 2016

 

PDC Board Chair Tom Kelly has announced that after a comprehensive nationwide search, the PDC Board of Commissioners will formally extend an offer to Kimberly Branam to become PDC’s next executive director. 

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Written by The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Published: 18 August 2016

 

Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement regarding recent calls for observers and law enforcement at the polls: 

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 18 August 2016

 

Classes for Families Living with Mental Health Issues, Blood Drive, Dive-In Movies and more 

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 18 August 2016

 

Giving Immigrants and Refugees Greater Voice, Research Family History and more 

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Written by Multnomah County and 211Info

Published: 17 August 2016

 

All four counties in the metropolitan area will open cooling centers Thursday through Saturday in anticipation of extreme heat temperatures 

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 15 August 2016

Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for Allen Temple, August 13, 2016. Photo by Tracey Stadamire Un-4-Gettable Photography. 

Allen Temple church leaders hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday, August 13 

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Written by Dan Floyd, Hood to Coast Relay

Published: 11 August 2016

 

The West Coast Steppers are walking on behalf of The Skanner Foundation College Fund