The Skanner news visited Multnomah County Elections office accompanied by one of its chief critics, Andrew Nisbit.

Multnomah Youth Commission held a candidate forum Nov. 1 at Benson High School, where students voted for their picks in the mayor and city commissioner races. 

The Skanner News is mobilizing its biggest coverage team ever on Nov. 6. Starting on Tuesday at 4 p.m., we're transforming our website and social media hotspots into Election Central, where you can see what's happening around the country and in our own region.

The event, set for June 3, next year, will focus on promoting women's health and will include a half marathon and relay.

Supporters of Measure 80, the Cannabis Tax Act, held a press conference in downtown Portland Friday morning. 

While policymakers in Washington, D.C. argue over the size of cuts to emergency food assistance, a new survey from the Oregon Food Bank says most families getting help are still going hungry.

Until 10 years ago, Mitchell S. Jackson never saw writing as a viable career. Now an acclaimed author, he says the idea for his book came to him while in prison.

Sen. Jeff Merkley gave the keynote speech at the East Portland Neighborhood Economic Development Summit 2012. Organized by the Portland Development Commission and held at the Immigrant and Refugee Coalition of Oregon, the conference brought together business owners, financial specialists and community activists to learn about lending and development opportunities.

The 14th annual African American Homebuyer's Fair offered first-time homebuyers a wealth of advice and resources to help make their dreams possible.

The American Bridge Association (ABA) is launching a new membership drive and they're looking for interested card players of any age.