This month Portland Public Schools held one of its most important annual celebrations: Young, Gifted and Black. The key to the project is in documenting the young peoples' achievements through professional photographs and writing. The Skanner News spoke with Young, Gifted and Black founder Reiko Williams about the program.

Some community members have expressed concerns that the bill could have an adverse effect on the presence of Black teachers. Rep. Lew Frederick spoke with the Skanner News via phone to discuss why he supports the bill.

A longtime Portland Police Bureau Officer, who resigned after being arrested, was sentenced to five years on child pornography charges

Black men and boys are in a deadly crisis, here and across the country. Now, Portland has won an opportunity to turn this crisis around, through a National League of Cities program designed to raise achievement and build success for Black men and boys.
 

The Oregon House of Representatives has just passed HB 3409, which defines "natural hair care" and exempts providers from certain cosmetology requirements that don't pertain to the field.

This summer Portland Parks and Recreation wants to make sure everyone can have fun in the water, and also stay safe. From swim lessons and summer jobs for teen lifeguards to Dive-In movies, teen nights and Water Safety Day, Summer 2013 has a lot to offer.

Portland State University's Student Recreation Center is collecting used tennis shoes to recycle as a way to show support for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Oregon State Police will be accepting applications to hire entry level recruits for trooper positions, starting April 29, 2013.

Police Chief Mike Reese is pushing ahead with hiring for the new Behavioral Health Unit. But critics say Reese's hiring choices are eroding community confidence.

Luck-One gets a lot of questions about his lyrics. Instead of complaining about people not understanding, he wants to share critical thinking tools and promote literacy through the Luck-One Book Club.