On May 23, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced $4.2 million in grants to support conservation employment and mentoring opportunities for more than 600 people ages 15-25.

A dispute over a bill under debate in the Oregon Legislature has the City of Portland pitted against Democrats in Salem.  Mayor Charlie Hales and city staff believe the bill -- HB2418-- could destroy chances to improve police accountability in Portland.

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber is considering legislation that would declare a public safety emergency in some Oregon counties where residents often have been left to try to fend for themselves.
The measure would also impose a temporary income tax on residents of counties unable to pay for public safety workers due to budget cuts.

Lillian Shirley, director of the Multnomah County Health Department was arrested May 20 on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence.

Ivanice Harris, who went missing in Hawaii last week, has been found dead, according to Honolulu police.

Portland Special Election Results May 2013: UNOFFICIAL: No on Water Fluoridation Portland Children's Levy and METRO Levy pass. Gonzalez out Buel in on PPS School Board.

The Rose Festival begins Friday, May 24. Highlights of this year's festivities include the Queen's Coronation and the honoring of the WHL Champion Portland Winterhawks.

Police have arrested Emmanuel "Manny" Hall in connection with an exchange of gunshots  may 18 outside Diamons Gentlemans club on Northeast Sandy Boulevard.

The Skanner's News Editor Lisa Loving has won two journalism awards in the Oregon Society for Professional Journalists 2012 Contest.

Canadian Senator Romeo Dallaire is in Portland this weekend to deliver the commencement address for Lewis & Clark's College of Arts and Sciences graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 18. The event will be livestreamed so anyone with computer access can watch it as it happens and hear Dallaire's speech.