News Briefs

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 July 2024

Today, in unified support for Kamala Harris as president of the United States, all 17 Oregon Senate Democrats officially endorsed her.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 July 2024

Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen (Photo: Newswire)

Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care validated as the First African American Owned Urgent Care in the nation with chain locations

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 July 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Members of the Washington State Legislative Black Caucus (LBC) are proud to announce their enthusiastic endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. As a group of dedicated public servants committed to advancing justice, equality, and opportunity for all, we believe Vice President Harris embodies the leadership, vision, and determination needed to lead our nation into a brighter, more inclusive future.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 July 2024

The Lawrence in Portland, Oregon (Photo: Oregon Housing and Community Services)

Part of a nearly $200 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant awarded to Oregon

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 July 2024

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Senators’ letter follows DEA’s recommended rescheduling of cannabis from earlier this year

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 July 2024

(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Thousands of Mississippians Face “Especially Cruel” Disenfranchisement Scheme

Details: Written by Steve Lundeberg, OSU; Published: 19 July 2024

Wildfires in September 2020 burned a large swath of the Oregon Cascades. Photo courtesy Oregon State University.

The Oregon Department of Forestry today released drafts of new statewide wildfire hazard and wildland-urban interface maps developed by Oregon State University scientists.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 July 2024

Tatum Talbert (Photo: Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce)

Tatum Talbert was recognized for her exceptional achievement and creativity in the GVC’s 2024 Lemonade Day program.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 July 2024

NAYA CEO Oscar Arana (Photo: NAYA Family Center)

The NAYA Family Center Board of Directors selected Oscar Arana (Chichimeca) as the organization's permanent chief executive officer. This decision comes after an extensive national search and follows Arana's successful year of service as interim CEO.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 July 2024

Washington’s county elections offices will mail ballots by Friday and open official ballot drop boxes for the more than 4.8 million registered voters across Washington to participate in the August 6 Primary Election.