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

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The new development, set to be a vibrant community hub, will feature 84 income-based apartments

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

(Portland Parks & Recreation)

Vibrant Communities Commissioner Dan Ryan’s allocation of $500,000 in Park System Development Charge funds will further enhance accessibility and access to nature at this popular location.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 May 2024

Jenny Nguyen

The Portland Rose Festival announced today the 2024 CareOregon Starlight Parade Grand Marshal is Jenny Nguyen, founder and CEO of The Sports Bra.

Oregon Community Foundation

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 May 2024

Karis Stoudamire-Phillips (Photo courtesy Oregon Community Foundation)

Oregon Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has elected two new members who bring extensive experience in community engagement and housing development.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 May 2024

AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer

"I take responsibility for not being more thoughtful in my approach to exploring the role of the First Spouse."

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 May 2024

Over $96 million in new funding will help build a behavioral health drop in center, expand violence prevention programs, and build more housing.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 07 May 2024

Bishop William J. Barber II, National Co- Chair, Poor Peoples Campaign. (Photo: DreamInColorPhoto / NNPA.)

Scheduled for June 29th, the “Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C.: A Call to the Polls and to Vote,” aims to commence four months of outreach efforts targeting 15 million poor and low-wage infrequent voters nationwide. According to the study “Waking the Sleeping Giant: Poor and Low-Income Voters in the 2020 Elections,” approximately 85 million eligible voters in the United States are classified as poor or low wage, constituting at least 30% of the electorate. In battleground states, the percentage climbs to over 40%.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 May 2024

Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers

Evers family overwhelmed with gratitude after Biden announces highest civilian honor.

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

Voters can register or update their registration online at OregonVotes.gov until 11:59 p.m. on April 30.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 April 2024

Jessica Vega Pederson

Investments will boost shelter and homeless services, tackle the fentanyl crisis, strengthen the safety net and support a voter-approved change in County elections