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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 September 2025

Michael “Chappie” Grice, March 3, 1948 - September 13, 2025

Grice served with distinction in the Portland and San Francisco Public Schools, co-founded the World Arts Foundation Inc. (WAFI) alongside Ken Berry, and pioneered programs at the intersection of arts, education and history.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 September 2025

Myrtle Wilson, pictured here at 90-years-old, will be celebrating 100 years of life Saturday, September 27, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the family)

Portland resident, Myrtle Wilson celebrates 100 years of life Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent; Published: 24 September 2025

While white-owned companies hit roadblocks less often, Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs carried the brunt of rejection.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 September 2025

The team’s annual Fan Fest, on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. at Moda Center.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 September 2025

A meeting of the LESC Sub-Committee to review OAR 265-010-0010 Assault will take place on Monday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m.

about-voting-registration

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 September 2025

NVRD on Sept. 16 serves as a reminder for eligible individuals to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 September 2025

Peninsula Park rose garden in Portland, Oregon, June 2017 (Wikicommons)

Upcoming events to be held at Peninsula Park and at Literary Arts.

about-veterans

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 September 2025

Rep. Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) 

Vote marks first bill from Rep. Dexter to advance out of the House

Broadway Bridge

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 September 2025

The south sidewalk will remain open for cyclists, pedestrians and those using mobility devices.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 August 2025

The Oregon Department of Justice’s Consumer Hotline is warning Oregonians about a new scam involving scammers impersonating Oregon lawyers to target victims.