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

Dr. Darrell Millner's contributions to the Black community were honored Sept. 12. (Photo: Self Enhancement Inc.)

Community Development Partners and Self Enhancement Inc. bring affordable apartments to 5050 N. Interstate Ave., marking latest milestone in Alberta Alive vision.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 September 2024

Benson Polytechnic (Photo: Portland Public Schools)

Portland Public Schools welcomes the public to a Grand Opening Celebration of the newly modernized Benson Polytechnic campus on Saturday, Sept.14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the front of the school, 546 NE 12th Ave. The event will include a special ribbon cutting ceremony followed by self-guided tours of the new campus. Several Benson Tech Alumni and reunion groups will also be meeting throughout the day.

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

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum

In a letter sent yesterday to Congress, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, who is also president of the National Association of Attorneys General ( NAAG), joined a broad, bipartisan coalition of 42 state attorneys general to urge lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms.

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

Washington State Library

The Washington State Library will return to normal public operating hours Monday after remaining partially closed for the past 11 months.

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

The list of candidates is organized by position for mayor, auditor, and city council. A total of 118 candidates will appear on the ballot for the city.

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

Automated Materials Handling (AMH) at the new Operations Center. Photo courtesy of Bob Kerns Photography

Located in East Portland, the building services are focused on patron support and sustainability

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

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

As students head back to school, new round of funding from President Biden’s infrastructure law will make America’s roads safer for everyone, including pedestrians, cyclists, and those living in rural communities.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 September 2024

Photo: NNPA

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $31.7 million in grants to 75 fair housing organizations across the country as part of its FY 2024 budget, providing crucial support to initiatives aimed at eliminating housing discrimination. Among the recipients are two Washington, D.C.-based organizations, the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and the Equal Rights Center, each receiving over $400,000.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 September 2024

Thousands of families may be unaware that they qualify for this essential benefit. Families are urged to check their eligibility and apply before the extended deadline.

Details: Written by AP News; Published: 04 September 2024

(Janet Eastman/The Oregonian via AP, File)

Attorneys representing nine living patients and the estates of nine patients who died filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice complaint on Tuesday. They accused Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford of negligence and are seeking over $300 million in damages. The former nurse was arrested in June and charged with 44 counts of second-degree assault. She has pleaded not guilty.