AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Oregon's Primaries
Oregon has multiple hotly contested primaries upcoming, as well as some that will set the stage for high-profile races in November. Oregon's 5th Congressional District is home to one of the top Democratic primaries in the country.
Iconic Skanner Building Will Become Healing Space as The Skanner Continues Online
New owner strives to keep spirit of business intact during renovations.
No Criminal Charges in Rare Liquor Probe at OLCC, State Report Says
The investigation examined whether employees of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission improperly used their positions to obtain bottles of top-shelf bourbon for personal use.
Portland OKs New Homeless Camping Rules That Threaten Fines or Jail in Some Cases
The mayor's office says it seeks to comply with a state law requiring cities to have “objectively reasonable” restrictions on camping.
Rose Festival Announces Starlight Parade Grand Marshal
The Portland Rose Festival announced today the 2024 CareOregon Starlight Parade Grand Marshal is Jenny Nguyen, founder and CEO of The...
Oregon Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
Oregon Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has elected two new members who bring extensive experience in community engagement...
Governor Kotek Issues Statement on Role of First Spouse
"I take responsibility for not being more thoughtful in my approach to exploring the role of the First Spouse." ...
Over million in new funding will help build a behavioral health drop in center, expand violence prevention programs, and...
In Oregon's Democratic primaries, progressive and establishment wings battle for US House seats
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats in Oregon could help reveal whether the party’s voters are leaning more toward progressive or establishment factions in a critical presidential election year. The state’s 3rd Congressional District, which...
For decades, states have taken foster children's federal benefits. That's starting to change
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — By the time Jesse Fernandez turned 18, the federal government had paid out thousands of dollars in Social Security survivor's benefits because of the death of his mother. But Jesse's bank account was empty. The money had all been used by Missouri's foster...
Defending national champion LSU boosts its postseason hopes with series win against Texas A&M
With two weeks left in the regular season, LSU is scrambling to avoid becoming the third straight defending national champion to miss the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers (31-18, 9-15) won two of three against then-No. 1 Texas A&M to take a giant step over the weekend, but they...
The Bo Nix era begins in Denver, and the Broncos also drafted his top target at Oregon
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — For the first time in his 17 seasons as a coach, Sean Payton has a rookie quarterback to nurture. Payton's Denver Broncos took Bo Nix in the first round of the NFL draft. The coach then helped out both himself and Nix by moving up to draft his new QB's top...
The Skanner News May 2024 Primary Endorsements
Read The Skanner News endorsements and vote today. Candidates for mayor and city council will appear on the November general election ballot. ...
Nation’s Growing Racial and Gender Wealth Gaps Need Policy Reform
Never-married Black women have 8 cents in wealth for every dollar held by while males. ...
Multiple recent announcements from the Biden administration offer new hope for the 43.2 million borrowers hoping to get relief from the onerous burden of a collective
Op-Ed: Why MAGA Policies Are Detrimental to Black Communities
NNPA NEWSWIRE – MAGA proponents peddle baseless claims of widespread voter fraud to justify voter suppression tactics that disproportionately target Black voters. From restrictive voter ID laws to purging voter rolls to limiting early voting hours, these...
Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week's election?
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma was barred Monday from running for Parliament in next week's national election over a previous criminal conviction, the latest twist in his return to politics. The decision by the country’s highest court, the...
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later
VAN HORN, Texas (AP) — Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company on Sunday. Dwight was an Air Force pilot when President John F. Kennedy championed him as a candidate for NASA’s...
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too
ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday offered his most direct recognition of U.S. students' anguish over the Israel-Hamas war, telling graduates of historically Black Morehouse College that he heard their voices of protest and that scenes from the conflict in Gaza break his heart, too. ...
Movie Review: Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt deserve more than Netflix's ‘Mother of the Bride’
Romantic comedies are in a destination wedding rut. Perhaps it’s a collective post-COVID wanderlust kicking in, or, more cynically, some combination of tax credits and a place producers want to spend time. But between “ Ticket to Paradise,” “Anyone But You,” “ Shotgun Wedding ” and...
Free 'Buzz Book' compilation includes excerpts from Dava Sobel, Jami Attenberg
NEW YORK (AP) — New fiction from Jami Attenberg and from young adult authors Kwame Mbalia and Robert Beatty and the latest book on science from best-selling writer Dava Sobel are among the upcoming works excerpted for a free e-compilation. The industry newsletter Publishers Lunch...
Book Review: Veronica Roth taps into her Polish roots for 'When Among Crows,' a lore-packed novella
Dymitr is on a personal mission, and it starts with facing the mythical leszy who’s guarding the fern flower as it blooms for the summer solstice. “When Among Crows,” a novella by Veronica Roth — bestselling author of the “Divergent” series — dives into the world of...
Modi's Hindu nationalist politics face a test as India holds fifth stage of national election
AYODHYA, India (AP) — When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened a Hindu temple on the site of a razed...
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, a hard-line diplomat, dies in a helicopter crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hossein Amirabdollahian, Iran's foreign minister and a hard-liner close to...
Ex-South African leader Zuma, now a ruling party critic, is disqualified from next week's election
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma was disqualified Monday from running...
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader heads to reelection as competitors concede early
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader is headed to a second term...
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, a hard-line diplomat, dies in a helicopter crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hossein Amirabdollahian, Iran's foreign minister and a hard-liner close to...
What happened in the UK's infected blood scandal from the 1970s to '90s?
LONDON (AP) — The final report of the U.K.'s infected blood inquiry was published on Monday, nearly six years...
Sweet Jam, a new Portland-area hip breakfast restaurant, had its grand opening to the public Thursday, May 19
Felicia Collier is the first African American to manage the tallest building in the state of Oregon