03-19-2024  4:53 am   •   PDX and SEA Weather

Northwest News

Striking Portland Public Schools teachers march along East Burnside St. after blocking traffic on the Burnside Bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 in Portland, Ore. (Dave Killen /The Oregonian via AP) 

The Portland Association of Teachers union and their supporters stopped in the middle of the Burnside Bridge for about 15 minutes.

READ MORE

 

Oregon's pioneering drug decriminalization law is facing a backlash amid a surge in public drug use fueled by fentanyl and an increase in synthetic opioid overdose deaths. The measure will be among the top issues in the upcoming legislative session starting in February. Republicans have proposed reimposing criminal penalties for drug possession and top Democrats who back the law now say they're open to amending it. Federal data shows Oregon saw the biggest increase in synthetic opioid deaths since 2019 among states that have reported their numbers

READ MORE

Dead needles hang on a western red cedar tree in the Willamette National Forest, Ore., Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Iconic red cedars — known as the "Tree of Life' — and other tree species in the Pacific Northwest have been dying because of climate-induced drought, researchers say. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) 

Iconic red cedars — known as the “Tree of Life” — and other tree species in the Pacific Northwest have been dying because of climate-induced drought, researchers say.

READ MORE

First Street in Mount Vernon, Wash. (Photo/Joe Mabel) 

This change would make it easier for Skagit, Snohomish and Island County residents to access federal justice system services and attend court. 

READ MORE

 

An Other World: The Fight for Freedom, Joy, and Belonging draws from Fazal’s experience growing up BIPOC in Oregon to create a holistic approach to diverse work cultures. 

READ MORE

Lance Randall, BBAO executive director 

Black business leaders hope the tool will track progress, challenges, in Black economic well-being throughout the state.

READ MORE

(AP Photo/Anne Peterson) 

Phil Neville was introduced as the new head coach of the Portland Timbers amid concerns from the team's fan base over some of his past posts on social media, as well as his coaching record.

READ MORE

Oregon State Capitol 

The senators are challenging an amendment to the state constitution approved by voters last year that bars lawmakers from reelection if they have 10 or more unexcused absences.

READ MORE

 

This election includes just three ballot measures: one for the City of Maywood Park, one for the Riverdale Fire District and one for the Scappoose School District.

READ MORE

FILE - U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer speaks during an event at the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit, in Glasgow, Scotland, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Blumenauer, a quirky but deeply respected figure in Oregon politics for decades, has decided not to seek reelection after 27 years in Congress, citing turmoil on Capitol Hill and a desire to be more involved in addressing the challenges facing his hometown of Portland. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File) 

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a quirky but deeply respected figure in Oregon politics for decades, has decided not to seek reelection after 27 years in Congress

READ MORE

Recently Published by The Skanner News

  • Default
  • Title
  • Date
  • Random

The Skanner Foundation's 38th Annual MLK Breakfast