State Law Enforcement Warns of Telephone-Based Traffic Ticket Collection Scam

"The caller stated a 'bench warrant' had been issued on an unpaid speeding ticket issued on Interstate 205"

2013-03-26

Oregon State Police

Scammers claiming to be with the Oregon State Police are placing pre-recorded phone calls to Oregonians telling them they owe money for unpaid traffic tickets and asking that a Green Dot MoneyPak card be used to make the payment. Read the complete article

Happy Birthday, Tom McCall: A Personal Remembrance

An old newsman himself, McCall was all too familiar with newsroom hi-jinks and a game I’ll simply call 'Punk the Rook'

2013-03-25

Gregory Gudger

I have always been amazed that he remembered me after all that time. All the more, I appreciated not only his memory, but his ability to relate and connect, his grace, his humor and his service to this state. Happy 100th Birthday, Governor Tom McCall. Read the complete article

Multnomah County Quietly Tries Alternative to Foreclosure

It's not a program, but just a 'better choice in the small number of cases where people with disabilities are still living in the foreclosed property'

2013-03-21

Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

First Nicholas Johnson lost his sight to glaucoma. Then he almost lost his family home. But thanks to a Multnomah County policy that donates some tax-foreclosed property to the nonprofit Community Vision Inc., Johnson and his mother have been able to stay in their home.  Read the complete article

OHSU Introduces New I-CAN Program in Old Town

I-CAN hopes to improve healthcare service for vulnerable individuals and families

2013-03-19

Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News

OHSU is partnering with downtown Portland community service organizations in a new effort to help medically vulnerable individuals and families. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Mayor Hales Decides Summer Youth Internships Deserve City Funds ....This Year

Behind the scenes efforts have raised the numbers of internships despite budget struggles

2013-03-15

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Mayor Hales is proposing to fund  97 summer youth internships at a cost of $194,000-- At least for this year. Read the complete article

Family of Six Children Orphaned by Cancer Try to Stay Together

The family fled to a refugee camp in Burundi, where they lived for four years, before being allowed to come to the United States in 2009

2013-03-14

Helen Silvis of The Skanner News

Members of the local community are trying to step in and find a solution for the kids that will keep the family together while establishing some kind of stability. Read the complete article

Come on Down to the Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence Saturday March 16

Free event for all youth will feature 40 prizes including a $250 tablet computer

2013-03-12

Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Yung Mil and Qualisha CarterRob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence will be held Saturday March 16 at the Ambridge Center. Event is free to everyone under 21 with 40 giveaways Read the complete article

Coal Foes Rally in Salem to Highlight Health and Environmental Risks of Trains

Nine schools are close to tracks highlighting risk to children

2013-03-12

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Officials are concerned about the impact of coal trains on the health of people living near the tracks. At least nine schools in Multnomah County are on the railroad route: Roosevelt High, Rosa Parks Elementary, George Middle, Woodlawn Elementary, Faubion,  Helensview High, Parkrose High, Shaver Elementary and Troutdale Elementary.  Read the complete article

Former Seattle City Commissioner Richard McIver, 1941-2013

Proudly a fifth-generation Seattleite and known for his “laid-back” style, McIver was also known for speaking his mind and breaking with political traditions

2013-03-11

After years of serious health problems, former City Commissioner Richard McIver died Saturday night at age 71. Read the complete article

Washington Senate Votes to Allow Police to Search Students for Breaking School Rules

Appeals lawyer says law would be challenged as unconstitutional

2013-03-08

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Washington State Senate has passed a bill that will allow police to search students without their parents consent, if they are suspected of breaking a school rule. But Greg Link a defense attorney with the Washington Appellate project says that if the bill passes it likely will be struck down.  Read the complete article