News Briefs

Below are fast-breaking news items.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 July 2021

Free event features Pink Martini, Rose City Rollers, pop-up market, and other entertainment at various locations downtown.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 July 2021

Union officials say Fred Meyer rejected a proposal to allow workers to refuse a task that would put themselves or the public in danger.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 July 2021

Accountable Now platform adds police use of force data for Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, and more

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 July 2021

(AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio are pushing FEMA for maximum readiness for Oregon’s 2021 wildfire season

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 14 July 2021

According to results from a new Commonwealth Fund survey, Americans who have suffered the most during the COVID-19 pandemic are also the most likely saddled with medical bill problems and debt.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 July 2021

(Photo/ Scott Blake)

Professional Business Development Group is partnering with the Oregon Health Authority and community partners, including the Northwest Oregon Labor Council, to help promote COVID vaccinations.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 July 2021

The Collaborative Case Management program blends federal Veteran housing vouchers with King County Veterans Program supportive services to make stable housing possible for more than 140 local Veterans

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 July 2021

Senatore Ron Wyden

Planning grants for CAHOOTS-like programs nationwide to be awarded this summer, enhanced Medicaid funding begins next year

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 July 2021

(Photo/ OHS via Facebook)

Put your favorite pictures of your pet to good use. Enter the OHS Photo Contest to help save shelter pets, and possibly earn great prizes, and rebuild a sense of community as we slowly come back together.